Whether you're vegetarian, vegan, flexitarian, or an omnivore, these protein sources bring a lot to the table.

VNutrition analyzed the rise of plant-based alternatives, based on data from the USDA ERS and the CFDAS at Purdue University.

According to a new market research report titled "Alternative Protein Market Size, Share, Forecast, & Trends Analysis by Type (Plant Protein [Soy, Pea, Potato], Insect Protein [Crickets, BSF], ...