Jemima Webber

Billions of animals die at the hands of humans each year (when fish are included, this number jumps to trillions). These individuals, most of whom are fish, chickens, cows, pigs, and sheep, are predominantly killed for food. Although interest in veganism has continued to snowball over the last decade, there is still a long way to go when it comes to freeing animals from the food system.

One of the largest players in the plant-based meat market has witnessed a significant dip in sales, fueling speculation that the vegan protein sector is on the way out. Beyond Meat — which produces plant-based beef, pork, and chicken — published its latest financial report on August 7. In it, the company revealed its net revenue dropped by 30.5 percent in the second quarter of this year (April to June inclusive).