# Plant-Powered Calamari Steaks Boldly's Calamari Steaks are Vegan, Versatile and Easy to Prepare By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2023-05-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calamari-steaks References: [vegconomist](https://vegconomist.com/company-news/boldly-debuts-widest-range-vegan-seafood-on-market/) & [boldlyfoods](https://www.boldlyfoods.com/products/calamari-steaks)  [Boldly's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boldly-plant-based-seafood) Calamari Steaks explore the possibilities of [plant-based seafood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-seafood-co) with a versatile alternative to seafood meat straight from the sea. This highly versatile alt seafood product takes the form of a salt and pepper calamari steak that's ready to be marinated, seasoned and cooked. After thawing, the product is meant to be boiled for a few minutes until tender, and then it's ready to be grilled, fried, deep-fried or baked as desired. Boldly will be introducing its expansive alt seafood range for the US foodservice industry at the National Restaurant Association Show, which promises to be the largest range of [100% vegan seafood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-seafood-options) on the market. Alongside Calamari Steaks, Boldly will be launching everything from Whitefish and Crabsticks to Jumbo Prawns and Shrimp Bites. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 16% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Plant-based Seafood:** The rise of plant-based seafood products presents an opportunity for disruption in the seafood industry. - **Alt Seafood:** The alt seafood market is expanding rapidly, creating new opportunities for companies to innovate. - **Vegan Cuisine:** The demand for vegan alternatives in the food industry is growing, providing opportunities to create new and innovative plant-based products. ### Where This Applies - **Foodservice:** Boldly's introduction of their alt seafood range at the National Restaurant Association Show demonstrates opportunities for innovation in plant-based products in the foodservice industry. - **Seafood:** The development of plant-based alternatives to seafood presents an opportunity for disruption in the seafood industry. - **Natural Foods:** The expanding market of plant-based products offers new opportunities for innovation in the natural food industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Based Seafood Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boldly-plant-based-seafood.md) - [Plant-Based Squid Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-squid.md) - [Fish-Free Calamari Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calamari-fries.md) - [Frozen Seafood Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-seafood-alternatives.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Fish-Inspired Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-fish-product.md) - [Vegan Sashimi Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-sashimi.md) - [Textural Octopus Meat Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revo-foods.md) - [Dusted Plant-based Scallops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-scallops.md) - [Plant-Based Crispy Fried Shrimps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fried-shrimp.md)