Social entrepreneurship in the food sector : is the law a barrier to innovation?
The food sector is witnessing a substantial shift in consumer interest in plant-based diets. millennials, in particular, are keen to expand the quality and quantity of plant-based foods they consume. more generally, americans are increasingly aware of the social, environmental, and financial costs of diets heavy in animal protein and are beginning to seek out foods that are healthier, more sustainable, and animal-friendly as well. investors have taken note— pouring millions into new companies that promise to revolutionize the marketplace and urging existing market players to start shifting from animal proteins to plant proteins. in brief, the food landscape is changing, and changing fast. but is our regulatory and legal system prepared for this change?
