It may be April 1, but this announcement is dead serious. News platforms erupted this morning with Burger King dropping the launch of the “Impossible Whopper” at 57 St. Louis locations. BK is the biggest fast casual chain yet to offer a plant-based alternative to a traditional burger. With Carl’s Jr and A&W already sporting…
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NATIONS RESTAURANT NEWS: Beyond Meat Launches it’s Biggest Quick Service Partnership
Carl’s Jr. has started the year by taking the plant-based leap, introducing the Beyond Meat burger across the United States. Nation’s Restaurant News reports on the recent menu addition, which comes on the heals of similar moves by White Castle, A&W and Del Taco which all added plant-based options in 2018. The fast-food industry’s experimentation…
THE SPOON: Beyond Meat and Del Taco Team Up for On-The-Go Plant-Based Mexican Food
Exciting news in the quick service restaurant space, as Beyond Meat has teamed up with the Mexican food chain Del Taco to offer it’s plant-based substitute for all meat options. According to this article from The Spoon, the Beyond Taco will be available in limited California locations and depending on its reception could be rolled…
FORBES: KFC Announces Plans for Plant-Based Chicken
Believe it or not, Kentucky Fried Chicken is debuting its first batch of chicken-free chicken in the UK! Be it health, diet, environmental or ethical concerns, consumers’ appetite for plant-based meat is getting bigger than ever. In yet another telling sign that it’s catching on in the mass market, fast-food giant KFC is working on a faux-chicken…
ONE GREEN PLANET: Subway Follows McDonald’s; Introduces Vegan Steak Sandwich in Finland
One Green Planet reports: Subway in Finland just added the Vegan Delite to its menu! This sandwich comes with a spicy veggie steak patty that is soy-based and made of red onion, red pepper, green pepper, carrot, spinach, corn, white pepper, pea, green chili, and garlic. You can customize this sandwich with your own toppings and dressings to…