The Truth About Plant-Based Food: Why Europe Is 5 Years Ahead of the US

Episode notes

Plant-based proteins have come a long way from being niche products to becoming viable, mainstream alternatives. This transformation is being shaped by both advancing technologies and shifting consumer expectations around sustainability, health, and taste. In this episode of Food Tech Talk: Supply Chain Insights from Farm to Fork , host Lydia Adams sits down with Danny O'Malley, President and Founder of Before the Butcher, to explore how plant-based protein innovation is reshaping the food industry. Danny shares insights from his journey building a plant-based brand from the ground up, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the research, experimentation, and strategy involved in bringing quality meat alternatives to market. Introducing AskReg by Trustwell - Your AI-Powered Regulatory Assistant. From food safety to nutritional labeling, get fast, accurate answers backed by verified sources - across the U.S., Canada, EU, and more. Just $299/year - and get 25% off with code PODCAST25 .

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