# Plant-Based Summertime Appetizers The Latest Gardein Ultimate Plant-Based Products Arrive in June By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-05-13 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gardein-ultimate-plantbased References: [brandeating](https://www.brandeating.com/2022/05/gardein-expands-ultimate-line-with-plant-based-chicken-and-sausage-alternatives.html) & [gardein](https://www.gardein.com)  These new additions to the [Gardein](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pea-wheat-plantbased-chickn) Ultimate Plant-Based line are set to start arriving on store shelves in June 2022 and will provide consumers with a simple, plant-based option to serve guests this summer. The products come in two Chick'n Wing flavors including BBQ and Buffalo, while the [Chick'n Spicy Fillets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-sweet-chilli-tenders) are perfect for sandwiches. The Saus'ge Links and Saus'ge Patties include two new flavors each including Bratwurst and Spicy Italian, and Original and Spicy, respectively. The new Gardein Ultimate Plant-Based products come as part of the brand's continued foray into the market of [plant-based pub grub](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackbird-wings) that can be easily prepared from home. The products will be available both online and in-store for consumers to pick up in place of their favorite frozen meat alternatives. Image Credit: Gardein ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Plant-based Alternatives:** The trend towards plant-based products is disrupting the food industry and creating opportunities for innovative new products. - **Convenience Foods:** The trend towards easy-to-prepare foods is creating opportunities for companies to create plant-based alternatives that are quick and easy to cook. - **Summer Entertaining:** With the arrival of summer, there is a growing trend towards plant-based appetizers that are perfect for outdoor entertaining. ### Who This Affects Most - **Plant-based Foods:** The plant-based food industry is rapidly growing, with companies like Gardein offering new and innovative products to meet consumer demand. - **Frozen Foods:** The frozen food industry is being disrupted by the trend towards more convenient, easy-to-prepare plant-based alternatives. - **Food Retail:** The trend towards plant-based foods is creating opportunities for retailers to offer innovative and convenient products that appeal to consumers' changing tastes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pea-Based Chicken Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pea-wheat-plantbased-chickn.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Frozen Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-gourmet.md) - [Meat-Free Frozen Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-frozen-appetizers.md) - [Piquant Plant-Based Chicken Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impossible-foods-products.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Chicken Wing Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/likemeat-like-chickn-wings.md) - [Meat-Free New Year Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-product.md) - [Frozen Vegan Chicken Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfect-chick-n.md) - [Frozen Plant-Based Chicken Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-meat-chicken.md) - [Plant-Based Boneless Wings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-boneless-wings.md)