Meatless Evolution is a new product line of plant-based, flash-frozen pizzas that were heavily requested by American Flatbread consumers, especially at a time when more and more people are embracing flexitarianism. The line includes a mix of vegetarian and vegan options, and it sets itself apart as "the first brand on the market to offer plant-based pizza products with both traditional and non-dairy cheese options," as Brad Sterl, president and founder of American Flatbread, describes.
Appealing to consumers who want to limit their meat intake and try something different for pizza nights at home, the line includes varieties like Vegan Pepperoni with a whole wheat crust and dairy-free mozzarella style shreds, as well as Plant-Based Supreme, Vegan Meat Lovers and Plant-Based Pepperoni topped with mozzarella, asiago and parmesan.
Plant-Based Flash-Frozen Pizzas
Meatless Evolution Shares Traditional & Non-Dairy Cheese Options
Trend Themes
1. Plant-based Frozen Foods - Entrepreneurs can explore the use of plant-based ingredients in frozen food products.
2. Flexitarianism - Businesses can capitalize on the growing market of consumers who are open to incorporating more plant-based options in their diets.
3. Non-dairy Cheese Alternatives - Companies can innovate by offering non-dairy cheese options in their products to cater to lactose-intolerant or vegan customers.
Industry Implications
1. Frozen Food Industry - Companies in the frozen food industry can explore the use of plant-based ingredients in their products to cater to the growing demand for meat-alternatives.
2. Dairy Industry - Entrepreneurs in the dairy industry can innovate by developing non-dairy cheese alternatives to cater to lactose-intolerant or vegan customers.
3. Food Service Industry - Restaurants and other businesses in the food service industry can add plant-based options to their menus to cater to a wider range of consumers.