# Hybrid Burger Patties Blue Apron and the James Beard Foundation Created a 'Blended Burger' By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-07-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blended-burger References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/james-beard-foundation-partners-with-blue-apron-on-new-beef-and-mushroom-burger-in-support-of-the-blended-burger-project-300678783.html) & [blueapron](https://www.blueapron.com/recipes/beef-mushroom-burgers-with-roasted-onion-marinated-cabbage) For the fourth year now, the James Beard Foundation is running its Blended Burger Project, which has nationwide chefs create burgers with [meat and mushrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carnea) as part of a push for better nutrition, taste and sustainability. In recognition of this ongoing project, [Blue Apron](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasta-pizza-kit) teamed up with the James Beard Foundation to create a Beef and Mushroom Blended Burger of its own. This special "Blended Burger Project: Home Edition" gives consumers the chance to order the pre-portioned ingredients needed to make the burger and also receive helpful cooking tips. The patties featuring [ground beef, grated cremini mushrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-swiss-burger) and a few other simple ingredients are paired with roasted onion and a side of marinated cabbage. Additionally, Blue Apron also offers a few wine pairing ideas on its site to further enhance the meal experience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Meat-mushroom Blended Products:** The creation of blended meat-mushroom products by chefs and food delivery companies suggests an opportunity to create innovative meat products that are sustainable and delicious. - **Sustainability in the Meat Industry:** The increasing popularity of blended meat products presents an opportunity for companies to market their products as environmentally conscious, thus disrupting the traditional meat industry. - **Home Cooking Meal Kits:** The rise of meal kit delivery services allows for the creation of innovative home cooking experiences that enhance sustainability and the taste of food. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food Delivery Services:** Food delivery services can capitalize on the blended meat-mushroom trend by creating new products that appeal to health-conscious consumers. - **Meat Industry:** The blended meat-mushroom trend presents an opportunity for traditional meat companies to innovate and offer more sustainable and healthier options to consumers. - **Wine Industry:** The inclusion of wine pairing ideas on Blue Apron's site creates a disruptive opportunity for the wine industry to market their products alongside food delivery services and meal kit companies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Autumnal Mushroom Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-mushroom-bacon-burger.md) - [Umami Mushroom Patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-actual-truffle-burger.md) - [Hybrid Jackfruit Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beef-jackfruit-burger.md) - [Indulgent Plant-Based Patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indulgent-burger.md) - [Meaty Mushroom Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portobello-mushroom-burger.md) - [Blended Meat Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phils-finest.md) - [Black Bean Burger Patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/actual-veggies-black-bean-patty.md) - [Flavorful Veg-Forward Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juicy-marbles.md) - [Triple-Cut Beef Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angus-cbp-ground-beef-patties.md)