# Kid-Friendly Kelp Patties Akua & Nickelodeon Collaborated on SpongeBob SquarePants Burgers By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2023-06-28 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kelp-patties References: [vegconomist](https://vegconomist.com/products-launches/akua-nickelodeon-spongebob-patties/)  SpongeBob [SquarePants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krabby-patty-doughnut), renowned for his culinary skills in making Krabby Patties, is delighting young fans with a real-life partnership that allows them to savor the deliciousness of Kelp Patties, bringing the joy of SpongeBob's world right into their hands. For this project, [Nickelodeon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burger-king-x-spongebob-squarepants) teamed up with Akua, the creator of the world's first kelp burger, to create slider-size patties for kids. These eco-friendly patties are plant-based and made with ocean-farmed kelp, and they're ready to be savored in original and BBQ varieties. These kid-friendly kelp patties will be available through select retailers in the United States, as well as through [PLNT Burger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cool-kids-meal) locations as of July. This meaningful collaboration with Akua features zero or reduced single-use plastic, and it aligns with Nickelodeon’s newly launched ocean sustainability initiative, Operation Sea Change. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 16% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Kids' Food:** Opportunity for creating more sustainable and plant-based food options that appeal to younger consumers. - **Collaborative Brand Partnerships:** Potential for partnerships between entertainment brands and food companies to create unique and immersive food experiences. - **Ocean Sustainability Initiatives:** Growing trend in supporting and promoting initiatives that focus on ocean conservation and reducing single-use plastics. ### Where This Applies - **Food Manufacturing:** Opportunity for food manufacturers to innovate and create plant-based alternatives that cater to children's preferences. - **Entertainment and Media:** Opportunity for media companies to collaborate with food brands to create cross-promotional campaigns and products. - **Sustainability and Environmental Services:** Opportunity for companies that specialize in ocean conservation and plastic reduction to partner with food companies and create sustainable food options for kids. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrant Nautical-Themed Cartoon Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burger-king-x-spongebob-squarepants.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Burger Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krabby-patty-kollab.md) - [Sea-Veggie Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-veggie-burgers.md) - [Real-Life Cartoon Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serious-eats.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Burger Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krabby-patty-burger.md) - [Iconic Cartoon Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-chef-x-spongebob.md) - [Show-Inspired Burger Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spongebob-menu.md) - [Cartoon Burger-Inspired Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-krabby-patty-kollab.md) - [Iconic Burger-Inspired Doughnuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krabby-patty-doughnut.md)