With fall just around the corner, many quick-serve restaurants are gearing up to serve hearty autumn-themed food options, and EAT., a vegan grab-and-go chain based in the United Kingdon, has updated its menu to include the Mushroom Melt -- described as "a comforting lunch option."
This hearty plant-based option features vegan smoked 'Gouda' cheese that's made from potato and coconut to mimics the texture and flavor of the traditional cheese. In addition, the Mushroom Melt includes mushrooms, caramelized onions, and vegan garlic mayonnaise atop a slice of toasted multi-seed bread.
The better-for-you Mushroom Melt sandwich is the perfect option to grab for lunch or dinner for consumers seeking to reduce their consumption of meat and dairy.
Comforting Vegan Lunch Options
EAT. Released the New Mushroom Melt Meatless Sandwich
Trend Themes
1. Plant-based Comfort Food - The trend towards vegan comfort food is growing, creating an opportunity for innovators to offer plant-based versions of classic comfort foods.
2. Meat and Dairy Reduction - Consumers seeking to reduce their meat and dairy consumption are creating a need for innovative food options that satisfy their preferences and dietary choices.
3. Vegan Grab-and-go - Vegan grab-and-go options are becoming more popular, providing an opportunity for companies to offer convenient and healthy plant-based options for customers on-the-go.
Industry Implications
1. Plant-based Food - The growing demand for vegan comfort food creates opportunities for companies specializing in plant-based food to innovate and create new products.
2. Quick-serve Restaurants - Quick-serve restaurants can capitalize on the trend towards vegan comfort food by offering plant-based options on their menus, attracting health-conscious and environmentally-friendly customers.
3. Food Retail - Food retailers can offer innovative plant-based products to cater to the increasing demand for vegan comfort food, attracting customers seeking healthier and more sustainable options.