Quorn

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

Quorn provides meat-free protein powered by Quorn mycoprotein, delivering tasty vegetarian and vegan options that are positioned as healthier for you and better for the planet.

Target Customer

Vegetarians, vegans, and flexitarians seeking meat-free protein; families and individuals looking for healthier, lower-fat meal options; consumers interested in sustainable nutrition.

Key Differentiator

Uses Quorn mycoprotein produced via fermentation in large-scale fermenters; marketed as a first-to-verify carbon footprint across many products with Carbon Trust verification; positioned as a sustainable, meat-free protein source that is high in fibre and low in saturated fat.

Implementation Timeline

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Pain Points

1Need for a high-protein, meat-free alternative that supports health goals (low saturated fat, high fibre, no cholesterol).
2Concern about environmental impact of traditional meat production (land use, carbon emissions, water use).
3Desire for convenient, versatile meat-free options that replicate the taste/texture of meat across various cuisines and meals.

Key Features

1Range of meat-free products (mince, chicken, sausages, etc.) powered by Quorn mycoprotein.
2Mycoprotein as the core ingredient in all Quorn products.
3Fermentation-based production process that enables lower land, water, and greenhouse gas footprints compared with traditional meat.
4Nutritional benefits (high fibre, low saturated fat, no cholesterol).
5Sustainability credentials, including Carbon Trust verification of product footprints.

Target Customer Industries

Client Results

1Lower environmental footprint for products relative to beef and other animal proteins (e.g., carbon and land use reductions cited for Quorn Mince).
2Carbon footprint verification for a portion of products by the Carbon Trust; acknowledgement as a globally recognized meat-alternative with third-party verification.
3Reported reductions in water usage and emissions intensity per tonne of production in manufacturing facilities.
4Provision of a versatile protein ingredient used to create a variety of meat-free meals across recipes and product lines.

Competitive Advantages

1Significant environmental advantages vs. beef and some animal proteins (land and carbon reductions).
2Third-party carbon footprint verification (Carbon Trust) and public sustainability reporting (Net Positive / sustainability reports).
3Versatile, fibre-rich, low-saturated-fat protein suitable for vegan, vegetarian, and flexitarian diets.
4Established brand with a wide range of meat-free products and recipes.

Key Benefits

1Healthy protein with high fibre and low saturated fat

2No cholesterol

3Lower environmental impact (land, water, and emissions) versus traditional meat

4Versatile across recipes and cuisines

5Strong sustainability credentials (Carbon Trust verification)

Additional Product Information

Product Description

Meat-free protein brand powered by Quorn mycoprotein, offering a range of vegetarian and vegan products such as mince, chicken, sausages, and more, produced via fermentation to deliver sustainable, nutritious meals.

Target Market

Consumers seeking plant-based protein; vegetarians, vegans, and flexitarians; households and food service providers looking for meat-free meal options.

Unique Value Proposition

Quorn provides a sustainable, high-fibre, low-saturated-fat meat-free protein powered by mycoprotein, produced via fermentation, with third-party footprint verification and a broad range of ready-to-eat and recipe-based options.

Technical Requirements

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Pricing Model

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