Vegan cuisine brand Daring Foods has announced the launch of a variety of exclusive dishes that will be sold, for the first time, at popular restaurants in New York City, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Maimi.
The new dishes being served will all utilize Daring Foods' signature vegan chicken pieces, which are intended to mimic both the taste and texture of actual chicken. The plant-based chicken is made from water, soy protein, spices, and sunflower oil and comes in Cajun, Lemon and Herb, and breaded varieties.
One New York-based restaurant that has opted to serve the brand's vegan chicken is Beauty & Essex. According to the restaurant owner, Chris Santos, the chef's at Beauty & Essex will be using Daring Foods' vegan chicken to create a new Chicken Arepa with salsa verde, pickled jalapeno, and cilantro.
Restaurant-Targeted Vegan Chicken
Daring Foods' Plant-Based Chicken is Now Being Served in NYC
Trend Themes
1. Plant-based Chicken - The rise of plant-based chicken creates opportunities for food manufacturers to innovate and develop new meat substitutes that mimic the same texture and flavor as real meat.
2. Restaurant Partnerships - Partnering with popular restaurants to offer vegan menu items is a disruptive opportunity for food brands that allows them to reach a wider audience and expand their customer base.
3. Vegan Cuisine - The growing demand for vegan options presents an opportunity for food businesses to create diverse and delicious vegan dishes that cater to a wider audience.
Industry Implications
1. Plant-based Food - The plant-based food industry should continue innovating on new flavors, textures and cooking preparations to provide viable alternatives to meat for customers who do not want to consume animal products.
2. Restaurant - Restaurants should consider adding more vegan options to their menus and partnering with popular vegan brands to cater to the growing number of consumers seeking plant-based diets.
3. Food Service - The growth of veganism and plant-based diets creates new opportunities for food service providers to expand their menu offerings and meet the needs of a larger customer base.