These sources span a healthy range of products from beans & legumes to "fake meat."

Victoria Fine Foods (VFF) showcases its commitment to innovation at the 2015 Summer Fancy Food Show at the Javits Center in New York City, with the launch of Victoria Organic.

Three-fifths (62 percent) of general-population consumers say they consume meals without beef, pork, chicken or turkey at least once a week.

Great on the grill and perfect for anyone who is reducing or eliminating meat from their diets, Smart Patties and Smart Sausages are found alongside other Lightlife products in the produce or dairy section at grocery and natural food stores nationwide.

The Boca brand, best known for its popular veggie patties, is shaking up the frozen food aisle with the unveiling of Boca Essentials, a new line of vegetable-and grain-based patties in bold new flavors that offer a source of "complete protein" for meatless meals.

More people are cutting back on meat or even giving up meat and sausage entirely. Vegetarian and vegan products are getting more shelf space in regular supermarkets.

The vegan cheese category has a new participant: Chao Slices, from The Field Roast Grain Meat Company. The ideals of creating nourishing and flavor-first food without animal products have now led the Seattle Company to create vegan cheese.

A new study from the Culinary Institute of America and University of California-Davis, published in the Journal of Food Science, explored the flavor-enhancing properties of mushrooms and found that blending finely chopped mushrooms with ground meat enhances flavor and nutrition.

This new year brought a new line of healthy, high-end sandwiches from Lifestyle Foods.

Dr. Praeger’s Sensible Foods has its own line for kids, as well as a broad assortment of veggie burgers, veggie pancakes and fish sticks, all designed for consumers seeking a meat alternative or simply a healthier snack option.