# Plant-Based Creole Sandwiches Popeyes Has Launched a Creole Red Bean Sandwich in the U.K. By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2021-11-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creole-red-bean-sandwich References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2021/11/19/popeyes-debuts-new-plant-based-creole-red-bean-sandwich-in-the-uk/)  [Popeyes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-bean-vegan-burger) is the latest fast food brand to jump on the plant-based train with the debut of its new Creole Red Bean Sandwich in the U.K. The new Creole Red Bean Sandwich was created as part of a partnership between Popeyes and the plant-based food company [LIVEKINDLY Collective](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/likewings). The new [plant-based sandwich](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-chicken-sandwich) started with a crispy, breaded 100% plant-based patty, topped with the brand's signature Red Creole sauce, sweet pickled red onion, baby gem lettuce, and a slice of beefsteak tomato – all served on buttery toasted vegan brioche bun. These ingredients are not only vegan-friendly, but the sandwich also features a certified Halal plant-based patty. The new plant-based Creole Red Bean Sandwich will launch at Popeyes in U.K. on November 20, 2021, which coincides with the restaurant chain opening in London, England. Image Credit: LIVEKINDLY Collective ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Plant-based Fast Food:** The rise of consumers adopting plant-based diets has increased the demand for plant-based options in fast-food chains worldwide. - **Partnerships Between Plant-based and Non-plant-based Companies:** More collaborations between plant-based and non-plant-based companies can lead to new and innovative plant-based offerings in different industries. - **Alternative Protein Sources:** Exploration of alternative protein sources like beans, nuts and legumes, in addition to soy and pea protein, may lead to new tasty and healthful plant-based sandwich options. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fast Food Restaurants:** Fast food chains may benefit from creating new plant-based options to keep up with the changing consumer preferences and dietary demands. - **Plant-based Food Companies:** Plant-based food companies could collaborate with non-plant-based brands to create more effective plant-based offerings with expanded distribution channels. - **Food Service and Hospitality:** Leading restaurants, hotels and catering companies can use plant-based offerings to stand out by accommodating customers' specific dietary needs and contributing to a more sustainable food planet. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vegan Deep-Fried Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-bean-vegan-burger.md) - [Spicy UK Chicken Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popeyes-3.md) - [Blackened Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackened-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Breading-Free Chicken Sandwich](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackened-deluxe-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Spicy Plant-Based Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-bbq-vegan-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Plant-Based Beef Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-beef-sandwich.md) - [Festive QSR Chicken Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popeyes-festive-menu.md) - [Plant-Based Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impossible-original-chickn-sandwich.md) - [Plant-Based Fast Food Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chick-n-sandwich.md)