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Kroger taps into the demand for meat substitutes

The grocery chain joins companies like Hormel and Tyson which are also entering the market of meat alternatives.

Kroger taps into the demand for meat substitutes
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Kroger announced recently that it’s launching a private label of plant-based foods and it’ll be testing them out in its stores. It’s trying to tap into Americans’ growing interest in meat-substitutes and alternatives.

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