# Limited-Edition Meatless Sandwiches PLNT Burger's Chik’n Parm Promotes Sustainable Choices By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2023-09-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chikn-parm References: [vegconomist](https://vegconomist.com/products-launches/plnt-burger-partners-with-bona-furtuna-to-feature-exclusive-chikn-parm-sandwich/) & [plntburger](https://www.plntburger.com/)  [PLNT Burger's Chik’n Parm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-chikn-sandwich) is a new, limited-time menu item that the plant-based fast-casual eatery created in collaboration with premium Italian food producer [Bona Furtuna](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gut-health-food-box). This meatless sandwich spotlights Bona Furtuna’s Original Passata Tomato Sauce straight from the company's Sicilian farm, and the Chik’n Parm is served with a side of PLNT Burger’s Crispy Herb Fries seasoned with Bona Furtuna’s Cacio E Pepe Blend. The "meat" of the sandwich is made up of a Meati Chik’n patty and its crispness is offset with smooth, melty Vertage Cheese cashew mozzarella. Regardless of their dietary preferences, many people are opening their minds to [plant-based alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aw-plantbased-burger) and this special sandwich represents a more sustainable choice than its traditional meaty counterpart. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 18% - 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 - **Plant-based Alternatives:** The rise of plant-based alternatives is prompting businesses to cater to the growing demand for sustainable food options. - **Limited-edition Menu Items:** Limited-edition menu items like PLNT Burger's Chik'n Parm capitalize on consumer interest in unique and exclusive offerings. - **Collaborations with Premium Suppliers:** Collaborations between fast-casual eateries and premium suppliers like Bona Furtuna provide opportunities to showcase high-quality and sustainable ingredients in innovative ways. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast-casual Dining:** Fast-casual dining establishments are innovating their menus to cater to the increasing consumer demand for plant-based and sustainable food options. - **Plant-based Food Production:** The plant-based food production industry is thriving as more businesses seek to develop and market innovative and delicious meatless alternatives. - **Premium Food Suppliers:** Premium food suppliers, like Bona Furtuna, have the chance to collaborate with fast-casual eateries and tap into the growing market for sustainable and high-quality ingredients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Faux Meat Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-chikn-sandwich.md) - [Plant-Powered Italian Subs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-meatball-parmigiana.md) - [Plant-Based Meatball Subs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-plantbased-meatball-parmigiana.md) - [Plant-Based Crab Cake Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crab-cake-sandwich.md) - [Plant-Based Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impossible-original-chickn-sandwich.md) - [Plant-Based Foodservice Chicken Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tindle-gourmet-chicken.md) - [Plant-Based Beef Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-beef-sandwich.md) - [melty chicken parm sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-parm-sandwich.md) - [Alt Seafood Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-crabby-sandwich.md)