# AI-Cooked Meatless Meals Karakuri’s Systems Will Cook Quorn's Meatless Nuggets, Wings & More By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2023-04-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-cooked References: [vegnews](https://vegnews.com/2023/4/ai-cooking-vegan-meat-quorn)  With [Karakuri's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ocado-1) kitchen robot systems, Quorn is exploring AI-cooked food to ensure the quality and consistency of its food from freezer to plate. This partnership between the robotic kitchen company and the meat substitute product brand will explore the optimization of Karakuri’s FRYR system so that everything from meatless nuggets, filets and wings from Quorn are cooked to perfection at quick-service restaurants. This partnership is happening right as more restaurants are adding plant-based options to their menus. “Karakuri represents an exciting transformation of [QSR](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meatfree-menu) and Fast Casual kitchens and Quorn is excited to be the first meat-free company to be partnering with them,” said Phil Thornborrow, Foodservice Director at [Quorn Professionals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quorn-product). This partnership will help to satisfy the rising demand for meatless alternatives, all the while making the cooking and serving experience more seamless. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **AI-cooked Food:** Karakuri's AI-powered kitchen robot systems offer innovative and reliable solutions for preparing consistent meatless options in quick-service restaurants and other food establishments. - **Plant-based Convenience:** Quorn's partnership with Karakuri supports the trend of increasing plant-based options in quick-service restaurants and other food establishments, providing greater convenience and accessibility for consumers. - **Kitchen Automation:** The use of robotics in restaurant kitchens from companies like Karakuri offers an opportunity for businesses to automate their operations and improve efficiency. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Foodservice:** AI-cooked food and plant-based offerings provided by Karakuri and Quorn are disrupting the foodservice industry and transforming the way restaurants serve their customers. - **Robotics:** Karakuri's innovative use of robotics in the food industry is transforming the way we approach food prep and cooking automation. - **Plant-based Foods:** Quorn's partnership with Karakuri is an exciting innovation in the plant-based foods industry, reflecting consumer demand for healthy and sustainable food options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Easy-to-Prepare Plant-Based Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quorn-product.md) - [Free-From Frozen Plant-Based Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quorn-frozen-products.md) - [Plant-Based Foodservice Divisions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quornpro.md) - [Katsu-Style Vegan Chicken Fillets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-chicken-fillet.md) - [Plant-Based Taco-Friendly Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-nacho-nuggs.md) - [AI-Powered Cooking Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-cooking-system.md) - [AI Burger-Making Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpha-grill.md) - [AI-Powered Cooking Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/al-dente.md) - [AI-Generated Chicken Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notchicken.md)