# Ready-to-Eat Plant-Based Bacon Squeaky Bean's Crispy Bacon-Style Strips Need No Prep Time By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2024-08-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-bacon-style-strips References: [vegconomist](https://vegconomist.com/products-launches/squeaky-bean-first-to-market-ready-to-eat-bacon-strips/) & [squeakybean](https://www.squeakybean.co.uk/)  Squeaky Bean, a brand known for its ready-to-eat meat alternatives, launched Crispy Bacon-Style Strips, a first-of-its-kind [ready-to-eat plant-based bacon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-this-products) at major retailers in the UK. This sweet, salty and crispy bacon alternative fills a gap in the plant-based category and provides a simple way for [plant-based consumers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ham-alternative) to enhance everything from pancake stacks to pasta. These high-protein, high-fiber strips cater to the 50% of vegans and vegetarians who say they miss the taste of bacon, all while offering a quick and convenient solution for adding nourishment to meals and snacks at any time of the day. Like its animal-based counterpart, the [plant-based bacon strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/streaky-beef-bacon) have a streaked appearance and the perfect texture for creating classic comforts like BLT sandwiches and Caesar salads. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 27% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Convenient Plant-based Alternatives:** Ready-to-eat plant-based bacon simplifies meals while catering to the growing consumer demand for convenient, nutritious alternatives. - **High-protein Meat Substitutes:** Plant-based bacon strips rich in protein and fiber cater to health-conscious consumers seeking meat substitutes without compromising on taste. - **Enhanced Plant-based Textures:** Innovations in plant-based textures create more realistic meat alternatives, fulfilling the cravings of those who miss traditional bacon. ### Who This Affects Most - **Plant-based Food Products:** The development of ready-to-eat plant-based bacon is pushing the boundaries of plant-based food innovation. - **Convenience Foods:** Convenience food industry sees an opportunity with products like instant plant-based bacon that require no prep time. - **Health and Wellness:** High-protein, high-fiber plant-based bacon aligns with consumer trends focusing on healthier, nutrient-rich dietary options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Delectable Plant-Based Bacons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-bacons.md) - [Sizzling Plant-Based Bacon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/true-bite-plantbased-bacon.md) - [Plant-Based Bacon Crumbles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crumbled-bacon-toppings.md) - [Carrot Bacon Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carrot-bacon.md) - [Plant-Based Bacon Lardons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-lardons.md) - [Ready-to-Eat Vegan Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squeaky-bean-vegan-snacks.md) - [Pre-Cooked Vegan Bacon Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-snack-factory.md) - [Low-Fat Plant-Based Bacon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/77-foods-bacon.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Sandwich Toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cured-meat-style-slices.md)