Stouffer’s Meatless Lasagna is a vegetarian-friendly dish that offers a twist on a comforting meal with plant-based beef. The new product from Nestlé’s Stouffer’s brand features the plant-based beef alternative by Sweet Earth, which was acquired by Nestlé in 2017. The large, preservative-free lasagna is made with Sweet Earth Awesome Grounds, which are packed with plant-based protein, as well as other classic lasagna ingredients like real mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce with herbs.
The plant-based beef is made with pea protein and has the potential to entice both vegetarian and flexitarian consumers who are interested in exploring some of the innovative meat-free options that are available today.
The frozen lasagna is set to be available on Amazon Fresh as of Spring 2020.
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- Plant-based Meat Alternatives
- The rise of plant-based meat alternatives presents an opportunity for companies to develop innovative products that cater to vegetarian and flexitarian consumers.
- Convenience in Frozen Food
- The demand for convenient, ready-to-eat meals is creating opportunities for the development of innovative frozen food options.
- E-commerce in Grocery
- The availability of frozen meatless lasagnas on Amazon Fresh highlights the growing trend of e-commerce in the grocery industry, providing opportunities for online retailers and food manufacturers.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Plant-based Food Industry
- Companies in the plant-based food industry can capitalize on the increasing popularity of vegetarian and flexitarian diets by creating innovative and delicious meatless options like frozen meatless lasagnas.
- Frozen Food Industry
- The frozen food industry can leverage the demand for convenient and ready-to-eat meals by introducing innovative frozen meatless lasagnas and other plant-based options.
- E-commerce Industry
- The e-commerce industry can tap into the growing trend of online grocery shopping by offering a wide variety of innovative frozen food products, including meatless lasagnas, through platforms like Amazon Fresh.
