Flexitarians (flexible vegetarians) have a plant-based diet with the occasional addition of meat. Almost 2% of the UK population identify as vegetarian, but more non-vegetarians are opting for meat-free options.
Anthony Bennett, co-founder of Bennett Hay, said: “As part of National Vegetarian Week, we’re championing the ‘be a Flexitarian’ initiative. This is designed to encourage companies, both large and small, to give colleagues and customers the tasty, affordable, and convenient meal solutions they seek.”
National Vegetarian Week (16-22 May) is an annual campaign designed to highlight the health benefits of a meat-free diet, which compared to omnivorous diets contain less saturated fatty acids, cholesterol and more folate, fibre, antioxidants, phytochemicals and carotenoids.