To sustainably scale the production and uptake of meat and dairy analogues globally, there are several critical hurdles and levers that need to be addressed with urgency. These primarily related to how these products should fit into healthy diets and how they are produced within a just and regenerative agricultural system.

In May and June of 2023, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) brought together stakeholders virtually from across the global food ecosystem to share diverse perspectives on the role of meat and dairy analogues in delivering healthy and sustainable diets. This paper aims to capture insights from the 2023 dialogue series that articulate these dynamics and offers actionable solutions for the private sector and other value chain actors to carry forward—both independently and collectively.