Plants are way cheaper than meat at every level, and this is also considering the government MASSIVELY subsidizes meat and dairy.
Go to taco bell instead ask for "fresco" which is vegan get two bean burritos for cheaper than 1 hamburger at mc donalds. Not to mention just the price itself in growing the produce..
Your comment is coming from a place that has likely done no research on just how much it costs to feed livestock compared to just growing plants without feeding them to livestock.
It's one of the biggest problems in the world that is destroying our planet.. Animal agriculture. Cutting down is not just for your health or for moral purposes, it also helps heal the planet as well.
Also there's plant based ice creams that taste identical. BTW.
Oh by the way, I was wrong.. When I said "AT EVERY LEVEL".. If you go to a restaurant there's a good chance some vegan things will cost more just because they know they can get away with it because it's not as common and they can mark it up, not cause the plants actually cost more to produce. though
First off, as a fat guy, I eat any and all food. Meat or non-meat. for instance, I had both a salad and a pizza today.
That being said there is an obvious difference between vegan and non-vegan ice cream. Which is why I will always enjoy my cream-based ice cream. I've yet to see vegan ice cream that costs less than animal based ice cream.
Second off, as a tax accountant, all farmers get subsidies and plenty of favorable tax laws. Some may get more than others to not grow certain food or what not, but the important thing to remember is they are all doing ok in terms of tax treatment and subsidies. obviously not as good as other industry's, like gas and oil, but you get the idea.
Honestly, the answer to your question is profitability. If you can improve the profitability of vegan products, you'll get what you want. Hell, they may even take the spot of meat products. But until that happens, things aren't changing.
Also, I find it ironic that you think I haven't done my research but provide no citation for your own.
what i mean is, assumptions are bad, and don't do any benefit to discussion.