Caribou Coffee, the national premium coffeehouse, recently expanded its portfolio through a new strategic partnership with JUST Egg to introduce fully plant-based food offerings. The new JUST Egg™ Roasted Tomato & Pesto Flatbread is available now for a limited time at Caribou Coffee locations nationwide. The new time is served warm on a folded flatbread and features JUST Egg, Violife dairy-free smoked provolone cheese, with roasted tomatoes and vegan pesto.
"We’re always looking for new, innovative choices to meet our guests’ needs. Caribou’s food menu includes gluten-free and vegetarian menu items today, and with an increased demand in the marketplace for plant-based options, we knew we wanted to provide a great-tasting option for our guests," said Matt Reiter, vice president of merchandising and product at Caribou Coffee.
Vegan QSR Menu Updates
Caribou Coffee Partners with JUST Egg for a Plant-Based Food Offering
Trend Themes
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Plant-based QSR Menus — QSR companies are partnering with plant-based meat and egg companies to launch new and innovative plant-based food offerings in response to the growing demand from consumers for meat-free options.
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Vegan Cheese Alternatives — The market for dairy-free cheese alternatives is expanding and presenting innovation opportunities for companies to create new, plant-based cheese alternatives that provide a similar taste and texture to traditional dairy cheese.
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Sustainable Packaging Solutions — QSR companies are being pressured to find sustainable packaging solutions for their to-go and delivery orders, creating an opportunity for companies to develop eco-friendly packaging solutions that are both practical and environmentally friendly.
Industry Implications
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Quick Service Restaurants (qsrs) — QSRs are responding to the growing demand for plant-based food options by partnering with plant-based food companies to launch new and innovative plant-based food offerings.
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Plant-based Food Companies — Plant-based food companies are partnering with QSRs to launch new and innovative plant-based food offerings in response to the growing demand from consumers for meat-free options.
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Packaging Companies — As QSRs are being pressured to find sustainable packaging solutions, packaging companies have an opportunity to develop eco-friendly packaging solutions that are both practical and environmentally friendly.