# Protein-Packed Meatless Nuggets Alpha Foods' Chicken-Style Nuggets Have 13 Grams of Protein By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-03-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meatless-nuggets References: [nosh](https://www.nosh.com/news/2019/gallery-competition-heats-up-for-alt-meat-at-expo-west) & [alphaplantbased](https://alphaplantbased.com/) Increased interest in plant-based eating was reflected at this year's Natural Product Expo West with the introduction of many new plant-powered products, including all-new meatless nuggets from [Alpha Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-sweetened-ginger-ale). These chicken-style breaded meatless nuggets contain 13 grams of protein per serving, offering a plant-based alternative of a popular kind of food. Alpha Foods is passionate about sharing products with plant protein to support those who are looking to make even a small amount of change for the sake of better health, improved animal welfare and a more sustainable planet. Products like [Alpha Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpha-foods-plantbased-chicken-strips) undoubtedly appeal to those who follow a plant-based diet but like many brands, Alpha Foods is also targeting flexitarians by noting the appeal of its solutions for those who appreciate meatless Mondays as well as the meatless life. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Increased Interest in Plant-based Eating:** Opportunity for creating new plant-powered products that cater to the growing demand for plant-based diets. - **Alternative Protein Sources:** Potential for developing innovative products that provide protein alternatives to traditional animal-based foods. - **Flexitarian Lifestyle:** Opportunity to capture the market of flexitarians by offering appealing meatless options for both occasional and regular meat consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Plant-based Food Industry:** Developing and marketing new plant-powered products for the increasing number of people adopting plant-based diets. - **Alternative Protein Industry:** Creating and promoting innovative protein sources that can replace or reduce reliance on traditional animal-based proteins. - **Food Tech Industry:** Leveraging technological advancements to produce and scale-up production of meat alternatives that appeal to flexitarians and plant-based eaters alike. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pea-Based Vegan Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-nugget.md) - [Plant-Based Foodservice Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycoprotein-nuggets.md) - [Meat-Free Dinosaur-Shaped Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notchicken-dino-nuggets.md) - [Protein-Rich Plant-Based Meatballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gardein-ultimate-plantbased-meatballs.md) - [Versatile Chicken-Like Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpha-foods-plantbased-chicken-strips.md) - [Microalgae-Based Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simpliigood.md) - [Plant-Based Taco-Friendly Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-nacho-nuggs.md) - [Vegan Chicken Nugget Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impossible-chicken-nuggets-1.md) - [High-Protein Chicken Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tyson-simple-ingredient-nuggets.md)