# Vegan Barbecue Bowls Native Foods Has a New Backyard BBQ Bowl for Summer By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2022-07-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backyard-bbq-bowl References: [qsrmagazine](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/native-foods-launches-summer-menu) & [nativefoods](https://nativefoods.com/new-vegan-summer-menu/)  Native Foods is giving vegetarian and vegan customers an easy way to enjoy everyone's favorite barbeque foods with the launch of its new Backyard BBQ Bowl. Native Foods recently announced the launch of its summer 2022 menu, which includes tasty options like the Cool Chick Sandwich, Rainbow Salad, Elote Dip, and more. One of the standouts from the new menu is the Backyard BBQ Bowl, which is essentially a vegan take on a classic BBQ plate. [Native Foods'](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-bbq-pulled-pork-sandwich) version consists of [vegan BBQ pork tips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-plant-based-ribs) or crispy BBQ cauliflower, a creamy plant-based mac ‘n cheese, Southern coleslaw, and a side of braised kale. As the brand's Executive Chef Chris Bertke explains, "We wanted to give guests a choice of easy, summer menu options that they can conveniently take with them on the go – whether that’s to the beach or to the park." Image Credit: Native Foods ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Vegan BBQ Alternatives:** As more people turn to plant-based diets, there is a growing opportunity for companies to create vegan alternatives to traditional BBQ foods, which can appeal to health and eco-conscious customers. - **Convenient Summer Meals:** As people look for hassle-free options for summer meals on-the-go, companies can capitalize by providing salad bowls, sandwiches, and other ready-to-eat options. - **Plant-based Mac 'n Cheese:** The surge in popularity of vegan diets presents an opportunity for companies to innovate and create new plant-based variations of classic comfort foods like mac 'n cheese. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food:** Companies in the food industry can benefit from creating new, creative plant-based dishes and convenience meals for customers. - **Travel and Leisure:** As people look to enjoy their summer travels, the leisure industry can provide convenient, portable meals for those who want to eat on-the-go. - **Catering and Events:** The catering industry can benefit by creating customized menus with a wide variety of vegan and vegetarian options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vegan Pulled Pork Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-bbq-pulled-pork-sandwich.md) - [Plant-based Steak Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chimichurri-steak-bowl.md) - [Plant-Based Rib Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-veggrib.md) - [Plant-Based Beef Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basic-burger.md) - [Wood-Smoked Plant-Based Meats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoked-plant-based-meat.md) - [Plant-Based Cheesesteak Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-fajita-cheesesteak.md) - [Plant-Based Beef Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-beef-sandwich.md) - [Vegan BBQ Sides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-bbq-menu.md) - [Crispy BBQ Tofu Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-crispy-tofu-sandwich.md)