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# Crispy Vegetarian Baked Goods
The Quorn Foods Frozen Vegetarian Crispbakes are Satisfying

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-11-07 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-vegetarian
References: [foodbev](http://www.foodbev.com/news/quorn-foods-launches-new-meat-free-crispbakes-and-escalopes/) & [quorn](http://www.quorn.com)

With the market for [meat-free foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quorn-meat-alternatives) continuing to grow, the new [Quorn Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quorn-product) frozen vegetarian crispbakes are a delicious new offering from the brand. Using premium ingredients like fresh veggies, artisanal cheeses and more, the Quorn Foods crispbakes are a delicious way to have a main course that doesn't contain meat.

The meat-free options when it comes to frozen foods are usually slim; frozen fries and other side dishes usually take the place of a main course for those that don't eat meat. This is where the Quorn Foods frozen vegetarian cripsbakes help to provide a new alternative option that is satisfyingly delicious. It offers consumers a way to create a quick meal that isn't oriented towards combining different side dishes into a single meal for a more balanced diet.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.8/10
- Popularity: 51% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: Europe

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Meat-free Convenience Foods:** The trend for convenient, meat-free frozen foods is growing, and there is an opportunity for more brands to introduce satisfying and wholesome meat-free options as main courses.
- **Premium Ingredients:** The use of fresh and premium ingredients such as artisanal cheeses, and wholesome vegetables offer opportunities for brands to create differentiated products in the meat-free frozen foods category.
- **Balanced Diet Convenience Foods:** There is an opportunity for brands to create nutritious meat-free frozen meals that combine different side dishes for a more balanced diet in a convenient format.

### Where This Applies

- **Frozen Foods:** Brands in the frozen foods industry can capitalize on the growing demand for meat-free convenience foods by offering more meat-free options as main courses.
- **Vegetarian Food:** The vegetarian food industry can leverage the demand for meat-free diets by offering more premium vegetarian options using fresh and wholesome ingredients.
- **Cheese Industry:** Opportunities exist for artisanal cheese makers to collaborate with brands to create more flavorful and indulgent meat-free frozen products such as crispbakes.

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