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#181 – Plant-Based Brands: High on Purpose, Low on Vibes
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If vibes can play a big role in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Elections, shouldn't we examine their role in food choices?
This episode discusses why the plant-based food industry's focus on branding plant-based meat by emphasizing environmental and health benefits has failed to resonate with a consumers. A more effective branding strategy for alternative protein involves focusing on the "vibes"—the emotional and cultural context associated with food—rather than just facts and figures, aiming to make plant-based options feel more appealing and culturally relevant to diverse consumer groups.
Companies mentioned in this episode:
- Plantega
- Beyond Meat – “Serve Love” Campaign / Beyond Meat (BYND) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
- Impossible Foods – Recipe for Disaster: Impossible Foods CEO Says Plant-Based Meat Marketing's 'Wokeness' Hurt the Category / Hot dog eating champ Joey Chestnut barred from competing in this year’s contest
Music: Endless Inspiration (Vibe Street Mix)
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187 episoder
Manage episode 437245818 series 2390619
If vibes can play a big role in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Elections, shouldn't we examine their role in food choices?
This episode discusses why the plant-based food industry's focus on branding plant-based meat by emphasizing environmental and health benefits has failed to resonate with a consumers. A more effective branding strategy for alternative protein involves focusing on the "vibes"—the emotional and cultural context associated with food—rather than just facts and figures, aiming to make plant-based options feel more appealing and culturally relevant to diverse consumer groups.
Companies mentioned in this episode:
- Plantega
- Beyond Meat – “Serve Love” Campaign / Beyond Meat (BYND) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
- Impossible Foods – Recipe for Disaster: Impossible Foods CEO Says Plant-Based Meat Marketing's 'Wokeness' Hurt the Category / Hot dog eating champ Joey Chestnut barred from competing in this year’s contest
Music: Endless Inspiration (Vibe Street Mix)
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
187 episoder
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