The Donatos Field Roast Plant-Based Pepperoni is being launched by the pizza chain as an alternative to its popular Heritage Pepperoni that will offer consumers with a way to enjoy the classic flavor of pepperoni in a meat-free manner.
The topping is achieved using a blend of pea protein with Italian seasonings and is reported to have the same traditional flavor that you would find in conventional pepperoni toppings. The topping is being made available now with the brand making a few recommendations on how they could enjoy it or by simply adding it to the pizza of their choosing.
The Donatos Field Roast Plant-Based Pepperoni is being launched at the brand's entire network of kitchens, which consists of almost 170 locations.
Meat-Like Plant-Based Pizza Toppings
Donatos Field Roast Plant-Based Pepperoni is Available Now
Trend Themes
1. Plant-based Pizza Toppings - The popularity of plant-based meat alternatives creates opportunities for restaurants to offer new meat-like pizza toppings.
2. Pea Protein Blends - Incorporating pea protein blends into a variety of products can be a disruptive innovation for the food industry.
3. Meatless Alternatives - The demand for meatless alternatives is growing and restaurants have the opportunity to introduce innovative options in their menus.
Industry Implications
1. Restaurant - Pizza chains and other restaurants can explore offering more plant-based meat alternatives on their menus.
2. Food Manufacturing - Food manufacturers can disrupt the meat industry by developing and producing more pea protein and plant-based blends with traditional flavors.
3. Grocery Retail - Grocery retailers can capitalize on the demand for meatless alternatives and offer more plant-based meat products for consumers to enjoy at home.