Quorn Shows How Small Food Swaps Can Make a Big Difference

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Quorn has been helping people eat less meat — without feeling deprived — for nearly 40 years. Long before “plant-based” became mainstream, Quorn was focused on one simple goal: make delicious meat-free meals that are good for people and lighter on the planet.  

Today, that mission feels more relevant than ever as more of us look for easy ways to improve our diets and reduce our environmental footprint. For helping make meat-free eating easy, satisfying and accessible, Quorn is today’s Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day.

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Familiar foods, made meat-free

 One of Quorn’s biggest strengths is how familiar its food feels. Burgers, nuggets, grounds, cutlets, fillets, roasts — these are everyday staples many of us already know how to cook and enjoy. Quorn isn’t asking people to overhaul their kitchens or learn a whole new cuisine. Instead, it slots neatly into weeknight tacos, quick lunches, family dinners and comfort-food favorites, making meat-free eating feel approachable rather than intimidating.

Powered by mycoprotein

All Quorn products are made with mycoprotein, a protein grown through fermentation instead of from animals. Rather than raising livestock, Quorn grows and harvests protein in large fermenters, a process that’s far more efficient than conventional meat production. The result is a protein that’s high in quality, versatile in the kitchen and well suited for both vegetarian and vegan meals.

Why meat-free matters for the planet

Choosing meat-free meals can have a real impact. Meat production is a major driver of greenhouse gas emissions, land use and water consumption. By avoiding animal agriculture altogether, Quorn’s production process uses less land, requires less water and generates fewer emissions than traditional meat. It also supports animal welfare by reducing reliance on livestock farming — a win for people, animals and ecosystems alike.

Backed by transparency

Quorn doesn’t just talk about impact — it measures it. The brand was the first global meat-alternative company to have its carbon footprint independently verified, with more than 60 percent of its products carrying Carbon Trust-verified footprint data. That transparency makes it easier for consumers to feel confident that their everyday food choices really are making a difference.

By pairing familiar comfort foods with a lower-impact protein and a long-standing commitment to sustainability, Quorn shows how small changes at mealtime can add up.