How Protein is Changing

American’s demand for protein shows no sign of slowing in 2016, but it is evolving to focus more on plant-based options. Find out more by watching this video from The Lempert Report.

Apr 26th, 2016

American’s demand for protein shows no sign of slowing in 2016, but it is evolving to focus more on plant-based options. Find out more by watching this video from The Lempert Report.

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