Quorn And Meat ‘Blended’ Sausages To Be Served In UK Hospitals

Quorn, a vegetarian brand, has announced plans to introduce "blended" meat products using its mycoprotein alongside real meat in burgers and sausages at select UK locations, including within the NHS. The products will not be branded as Quorn and will be separate from the company's existing meat-free products in supermarkets. Quorn aims to target traditional meat-eaters, in addition to its flexitarian consumer base, in an effort to help reduce overall meat consumption and benefit the planet.

While Quorn is not the first company to introduce blended meat products, some groups have expressed skepticism about the effectiveness of these products in reducing meat consumption and addressing the climate crisis. Critics argue that a dramatic decrease in meat consumption is necessary to combat climate change, and blended meat may not be a sufficient solution. Animal rights organizations like PETA advocate for vegan options in hospitals and urge the NHS to consider plant-based alternatives over blended meat products for ethical and health reasons.