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Sales of beans, lentils and soya bean derivatives on rise while Britons buy less real and fake meat
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United Kingdom — Sarah Butler
Sales of beans, lentils and soya bean derivatives on rise while Britons buy less real and fake meat
British shoppers are munching more beans, lentils, tofu and tempeh – while cutting back on real and plant-based fake meat – to save money and improve their diet.
The amount of beans, pulses and soya bean derivatives sold in the UK increased by 7.3% in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period last year, led by a rise in cheap dried lentils, an analysis has found.
British shoppers are munching more beans, lentils, tofu and tempeh – while cutting back on real and plant-based fake meat – to save money and improve their diet.
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Source: The Guardian · Sarah Butler. Published 28 Aug 2026, 10:05 am.
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