Monday, August 2, 2021

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Beyond Meat boss backs tax 

on meat consumption

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Beyond Meat boss Ethan Brown told the BBC he is in favour of a "pigouvian tax" on activities that create adverse side effects for society.

Taxing meat consumption could help emerging markets to invest on plant-based protein instead, he stressed. 

But critics argue that such a levy would raise the cost of living. 

Mr Brown thinks that consumers are already starting to make the choice to eat less meat.

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