# Bee-Free Hot Honey Sandwiches Neat's Hot Honey Sando is Made with Mellody Spicy Habanero By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2024-07-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-honey-sando References: [vegconomist](https://vegconomist.com/gastronomy-food-service/food-service/lewis-hamilton-backed-neat-features-melibios-bee-free-hot-honey-sando/) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/C87YUkxJ6Ch/?img_index=3)  This spring, [MeliBio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mellody-plantbased-hot-honey-spicy-habanero) introduced Spicy Habanero, its second consumer honey product made completely without bees, and the brand's first plant-based hot honey product is the star of Neat's new Hot Honey Sando. As the popularity of hot honey-infused menu items, so does the disappointment among plant-based consumers who find themselves excluded from enjoying spicy-sweet products. Better catering to diverse dietary preferences in the culinary world, the Hot Honey Sando and made with [Mellody](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-honey) Spicy Habanero is exclusively available at Neat’s [Nolita](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-steak-sandwich) location in New York City. This high-quality, sustainable honey alternative replicates the taste and texture of hot honey and satisfies consumer cravings for "swicy" eats, all while supporting the bee population and protecting biodiversity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 26% - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Bee-free Honey Alternatives:** Innovative products like MeliBio's Spicy Habanero offer sustainable options that replicate traditional honey without impacting bee populations. - **Plant-based Spicy-sweet Foods:** The rise in plant-based diet popularity fuels demand for spicy-sweet flavors, driving innovation in swicy culinary creations. - **Sustainable Food Solutions:** Consumers increasingly favor products that contribute to environmental sustainability, elevating bee-free honey alternatives in the market. ### Who This Affects Most - **Plant-based Foods:** The introduction of innovative plant-based options like Neat's Hot Honey Sando aligns with growing dietary preference trends. - **Sustainable Agriculture:** Bee-free honey products significantly advance sustainable agriculture by reducing reliance on traditional honey production. - **Alternative Sweeteners:** Advances in plant-derived sweeteners, like Mellody Spicy Habanero, pave the way for diverse and inclusive culinary applications. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sweet-Spicy Plant-Based Honeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mellody-plantbased-hot-honey-spicy-habanero.md) - [Plant-Based Honey Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-honey.md) - [Bee-Free Honey Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melibio.md) - [American Honey Hot Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/local-hive-honey-hot-sauces.md) - [Ultra-Flavorful Hot Honey Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/local-hive.md) - [Spicy Squeeze Bottle Honeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-honey-squeeze-bottle.md) - [Sweet Heat Sandwich Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subway-hot-honey-sauce.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Private Label Honeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-ohney.md) - [Convenient Single-Serve Honey Condiments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-honey-minis.md)