# Plant-Based Beef Sandwiches Native Foods' New Italian Beef Sandwich is Made with Faux Roast Beef By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2023-01-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-beef-sandwich References: [qsrmagazine](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/native-foods-first-chefs-special-2023-italian-beef-sandwich)  If you're trying to eat more plant-based foods in 2023, Native Foods has you covered with its delicious new Italian Beef Sandwich. Native Foods is a growing vegan fast-casual concept knowns for serving up delicious [plant-based takes on popular dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toppers-pizza-vegan-pizzas). The brand's latest Chef's Special is the Italian Beef Sandwich, which features [faux roast beef](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-deli-meats), giardiniera (which is a medley of pickled vegetables), and au jus, all served on a toasted baguette. The sandwich also comes with your choice of side, which may include a regular side like seasoned fries or a premium side like the brand's new tomato bisque. As the January Chef’s Special, [Native Foods'](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-fajita-cheesesteak) new Italian Beef Sandwich is available now through until January 31, 2023. As of February 1, 2023, the next Chef's Special will be available. Image Credit: Native Foods ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Plant-based Fast Food:** The trend of incorporating plant-based options into fast food menus offers opportunities to innovate new dishes and attract environmentally-conscious customers. - **Faux Meat:** Faux meat companies can focus on developing meat alternatives that closely mimic the texture and flavor of traditional meat, offering more options for conscious consumers. - **Vegan Cuisine:** The trend towards plant-based cuisine offers opportunities for vegan-focused restaurants to create unique and appetizing dishes, which can attract health and environmentally-conscious diners. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fast Food:** Fast food companies can embrace the trend of plant-based options by adding more faux meat-based menu items, appealing to a wider range of customers and addressing concerns around sustainability. - **Food Manufacturing:** The rise of plant-based meat alternatives creates opportunities for food manufacturing companies to develop innovative products with more options to meet the growing demand for conscious consumption. - **Restaurant Industry:** The shift of consumer preferences towards more plant-based options presents opportunities for restaurants to expand their menus by adding in more vegan options and plant-based protein alternatives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Based Cheesesteak Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philly-cheesesteak-sandwich.md) - [Plant-Based French Dip Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-french-dip.md) - [Plant-Based Cheesesteak Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-fajita-cheesesteak.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Cuban Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-cubano-sandwich.md) - [Plant-Based Vietnamese Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-foods.md) - [Vegan Pulled Pork Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-bbq-pulled-pork-sandwich.md) - [Plant-Based Rib Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-veggrib.md) - [Plant-Based Beef Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basic-burger.md) - [Fried Green Tomato Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fried-green-tomato-blt.md)