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Savory Seitan-Based Wings

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Blackbird Wings are Arriving at Wegmans

— October 11, 2024 — Lifestyle
Blackbird Wings are arriving at Wegmans as a plant-based chicken wing alternative perfect for consumers to pick up when craving a delicious appetizer with a meat-free recipe.

The product features a seitan-based composition to give it a premium nutritional profile despite its indulgent flavor. The brand is introducing Buffalo and Korean BBQ Wing flavors at more than 100 Wegmans locations across the US, and will come in 12-ounce bags alongside a packet of seasoning sauce to encourage consumers to add as much or as little as they like.

CEO Emanuel Storch spoke on the Blackbird Wings saying, "Partnering with Wegmans is especially exciting, as it highlights our shared dedication to providing high-quality, plant-based food options. We’re excited to bring our plant-based Wings to Wegmans shoppers. With comfort food season in full swing, we’re confident that our Buffalo and Korean BBQ WINGS will quickly become a go-to favorite.”

Image Credit: Blackbird Foods
Trend Themes
1. Seitan-based Alternatives - The rising popularity of seitan-based products highlights the trend towards meat substitutes with high nutritional benefits and rich flavors.
2. Plant-based Buffalo Flavors - The launch of plant-based buffalo and Korean BBQ wing flavors emphasizes the growing interest in meat-free comfort foods with traditional taste profiles.
3. Customizable Seasoning Packs - The inclusion of seasoning sauce packets with plant-based wings points to consumer demand for personalized flavor experiences in ready-to-eat products.
Industry Implications
1. Plant-based Foods - The plant-based food industry continues to expand as new meatless products like Blackbird Wings gain traction among health-conscious consumers.
2. Grocery Retail - Large grocery retailers like Wegmans are increasingly featuring innovative plant-based options to cater to the evolving dietary preferences of shoppers.
3. Alternative Protein - The alternative protein industry is being revolutionized by products that emulate traditional meat textures and flavors, such as seitan-based chicken wings.
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