Vegetarianism, Veganism, and Meat Avoidance: Recent Trends and Findings

doi:10.1108/00070709110135231

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British Food Journal

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Vegetarianism, Veganism, and Meat Avoidance: Recent Trends and Findings

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Title:	Vegetarianism, Veganism, and Meat Avoidance: Recent Trends and Findings
Author(s):	A.D. Beardsworth, E.T. Keil
Citation:	A.D. Beardsworth, E.T. Keil, (1991) "Vegetarianism, Veganism, and Meat Avoidance: Recent Trends and Findings", British Food Journal, Vol. 93 Iss: 4, pp.19 - 24
Keywords:	Consumer behaviour, Diet, Meat, Vegetarians
DOI:	10.1108/00070709110135231 (Permanent URL)
Publisher:	MCB UP Ltd
Abstract:	The main findings of a detailed qualitative study of the motivations, beliefs and attitudes of practising vegetarians and vegans are reported. It is concluded that vegetarianism, while remaining very much a minority option, is increasing steadily in the UK population, although the rate of increase appears to vary by such factors as age, gender and socio-economic category. Those who opt for a non-meat-eating dietary pattern may well represent the vanguard of a form of ethical consumerism to which food producers, processors and retailers will need to be increasingly responsive in the near future.

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