In 2021, around 47 percent of German teenagers consumed plant-based milk and/or meat alternatives to contribute to animal welfare. Other reasons included curiosity and reducing one's calorie intake. Figures are based on a survey conducted in Germany.
For which reasons do you use plant-based alternatives to milk/dairy products and/or meat and sausage products?
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