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The Growing Appetite for Meat Alternatives in China

AFN Sustainable Protein

Editor’s Note: Bits x Bites is China’s first accelerator VC to invest in early-stage food tech startups. Here the Bits x Bites team breaks down key trends and milestone announcements that have been happening in China—the world’s biggest market for meat. . World’s Largest Meat Consumer. More Life.”.

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The Growing Appetite for Meat Alternatives in China

AFN Sustainable Protein

Editor’s Note: Bits x Bites is China’s first accelerator VC to invest in early-stage food tech startups. Here the Bits x Bites team breaks down key trends and milestone announcements that have been happening in China—the world’s biggest market for meat. . World’s Largest Meat Consumer. More Life.”.

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DeSmogBlog

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