85% of Filipinos crave more plant-based foods

A large majority of Filipino consumers are shifting towards healthier and more sustainable food options, hiking the demand for plant-based offerings among food establishments, according to Tokyo-based GMO Research.

- DEXTER BARRO II

In a nationwide consumer survey, GMO Research found that 85 percent of respondents would prefer food establishments such as restaurants, hotels, and retailers to serve more plant-based foods.

Further, 80 percent said they are more likely to patronize these food businesses if they set policy goals to increase the plant-based offerings they serve.

The survey, which randomly polled over 200 respondents from across the country, found that there is a growing awareness among consumers of the benefits of plant-based foods compared to conventional animal-based goods.