Tyson Foods CEO: The Future of Food Might Be Meatless

Post by hinkley » Wed, Mar 08, 2017, 2:50 AM UTC

SeanBoocock wrote: post #22

What heartens me is that the shift towards plant-base protein can be gradual while still having a large impact. Ingredients like ground beef make up the majority(?) [1] of beef sold and there are already good plant based simulacra on the market [2] with more coming soon. I have my doubts we'll see anything marketable and cost competitive that could compete with larger cuts of meat in the next decade, but I could see…

Post by Mathnerd314 » Wed, Mar 08, 2017, 2:50 AM UTC

notyourwork wrote: post #54

sethbannon wrote: post #9

Animal agriculture seems to me like one of those things that in 50 to 100 years people will look back on with bewilderment. "You mean you birthed whole animals, let them grow for two years, fed them all the while, just to kill them, chop up their remains, and ship that to people?" Plant based protein and maybe even more so cultured/clean meat (e.g. http://www.memphismeats.com/ ) seem likely to totally replace how we…

"You mean you planted that whole acreage with seed, let them grow, watered and fertilized them all the while, just to cut them down, chop them up and ship that to people?"

Post by lajy » Wed, Mar 08, 2017, 2:52 AM UTC

seangrogg wrote: post #72

lajy wrote: post #31

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I'm hesitant to believe you've had modern, high quality (or even moderate quality) meat-replacements. My girlfriend is vegan so I've been exposed to an array of options, and there are plenty that I would have never even guessed weren't meat had I not already known. There are members of the vegan community that won't even eat some meat-replacements because it tastes and feels too much like flesh and it grosses them ou…

The question here is whether that "modern, high quality meat-replacement" is equally as affordable as meat (within reason). If so, show me where I can get it. If not, I likely won't reallocate my budget.

Post by pyre » Wed, Mar 08, 2017, 2:59 AM UTC

Mathnerd314 wrote: post #113

notyourwork wrote: post #54

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"You mean you planted that whole acreage with seed, let them grow, watered and fertilized them all the while, just to cut them down, chop them up and ship that to people?"

Hydroponics is actually a ton easier (at scale): http://www.epicgardening.com/hydroponics-vs-soil/ Seems like a good argument.

Post by epimetheus » Wed, Mar 08, 2017, 3:02 AM UTC

paulcole wrote: post #71

nunez wrote: post #7

if they can make affordable plant based chicken that's as tasty and protein-packed as real chicken and veg beef that's as good as real beef, then I'm 100% in. the biggest problem with non-meat foods (for me) has always been with their macros. I can get 32g of protein with nearly zero fat or carbs from 4oz of chicken for less than $2 a serving. Last I checked, this was not possible with alternative food.

1. Seitan can give you that kind of protein. 2. Unless you're on a very specific diet or have some kind of exercise heavy hobby, that is a lot of protein (essentially a day's worth).