From signature grain- and produce-centric menu specialties to plant proteins and entire plant-based menu concepts, eating more plant foods is now a mainstream trend. Creative menumakers are adding vegetable- and plant-focused signature dishes throughout the menu, to appeal to all diners, including those who typically enjoy meat. The focus is on adding variety, flavor, and value with fruits, vegetables, grains, seeds, and other plant foods while giving animal proteins and carbs a smaller role.
The plant-based trend has also hit the beverage side of the menu—good news for consumers and operators alike. You’ve heard of farm-to-table; now consider garden-to-glass, where fruits and vegetables are highlighted in beverages. They speak to freshness and seasonality, and they’re particularly appealing to Millennials and health-conscious consumers. Additionally, plant-based dairy alternatives made from a variety of grains, nuts, and legumes are soaring in popularity. The global dairy alternatives market was valued at $20.5 billion in 2020 and will reach $52.5 billion by 2028.1
Today’s plant-based meat alternatives are flavorful, satisfying menu options that just happen to be free of animal products. From new burgers and other ground-meat alternatives such as sausage, to bacon and ham substitutes, to a nascent list of poultry and fish/seafood analogs, plant-based proteins are garnering a lot of attention. Menu-ready plant-based items like burritos, pizza, breakfast sandwiches, and bowls are also popular.
Some tips for adding plant-based meat alternatives include:
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Plant-Forward Recipes: Food
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Infographic: 5 Reasons the Current Environment is Accelerating Plant Based Adoption
Plant-Based Product Brochures: Sweet Earth
Sweet Earth foods and plant-based products help foodservice professionals attract flexitarian customers who want plant-based proteins and meat substitutes. View recipes here.
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Video Recipes Featuring Sweet Earth Products
Videos Featuring Minor's Vegan Alfredo
