Bluestone Lane is officially offering Daring Plant Chicken as an add on or substitute to their signature salads, bowls or sandwiches.
"We are thrilled to begin a partnership with such a well respected restaurant like Bluestone Lane and are honored to be their first plant-based protein offering," said Daring's Founder and CEO Ross Mackay. "We are confident that through this expansion we can show customers just how tasty plant-based swaps can be, and in turn those small changes can make a massive impact."
This option is offered in all of Bluestone Lane’s 25 locations nationwide - it is the first plant-based meat offering at the Australian chain. It will cost $6 to add to dishes that do not already have an animal protein, or an additional $3 to swap in a dish that already contains chicken. Additionally, Bluestone Lane will also unveil a chef-collaborated menu item featuring Daring Plant Chicken at all Cafe locations later in the year.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Plant-based Protein
- The increasing demand for plant-based protein offers opportunities for companies to innovate and create new and tasty meat substitutes.
- Partnerships Between Startups and Restaurants
- The collaboration between Daring and Bluestone Lane proves that startups can establish mutually beneficial relationships with well-established restaurants and chains while introducing disruptive products to the menu.
- Menu Innovation
- Adding Daring Plant Chicken to its signature dishes shows how restaurants can innovate and refresh their menu to cater to the growing demand for healthier and sustainable food options.
Where This Applies
- Food and Beverage
- This trend disrupts the food and beverage industry as it challenges traditional meat-based menus and promotes a shift towards healthier and sustainable food options.
- Plant-based Food
- As the trend towards plant-based protein continues to increase, the plant-based food industry will continue to see growth and innovation opportunities.
- Restaurant and Hospitality
- This trend offers opportunities for restaurant and hospitality businesses to attract a new market of health-conscious consumers and differentiate themselves by offering innovative dishes.
