Dutch Shoppers Could Save Up To 30% By Buying Plant-Based

According to a new price analysis by ProVeg Netherlands, Dutch shoppers could save up to 30 percent on groceries by buying plant-based products. The analysis found that consumers could save an average of 18 percent by swapping animal-derived basics for plant-based alternatives, with potential savings rising to 30 percent in some cases. Common meat and dairy products were compared to plant-based alternatives at nine major supermarkets, with the plant-based shopping basket being cheaper at all nine locations.

ProVeg found that even plant-based products in smaller packages were often more competitively priced than meat and dairy options in larger packages, with products like burgers, chicken pieces, and minced meat offering significant savings compared to traditional options. Supermarkets like Plus, Dirk, Lidl, and Aldi were identified as offering the biggest relative savings on plant-based products. By making plant-based alternatives more accessible and affordable, supermarkets play a crucial role in encouraging consumers to make healthier and more sustainable choices.