# Globally Inspired Mushroom Meals Wildscape's 'Peri Peri Portobellos' is a Vibrant Vegetable Dish By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-09-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-meal References: [supermarketnews](https://www.supermarketnews.com/organic-natural/natural-products-expo-east-2018-trend-preview-new-convenience-focused-products#1) & [wildscapefood](https://www.wildscapefood.com/meals/roasted-portobellos-mango-peri-peri-sauce.html) At Expo East, Wildscape is sharing a variety of nourishing whole food meals that take inspiration from global cuisines, such as one vibrant mushroom meal dubbed 'Peri Peri Portobellos.' This nourishing and extremely convenient meal boasts a base of farro and black beans, plus mango, sweet potatoes, peppers, toasted coconut and [roasted mushrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lions-mane-mushroom), all in a spicy pepper sauce. This frozen product is designed to be [quickly prepared in the microwave oven](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bonduelle-lunch-bowls) in a matter of minutes once the shrink wrap and lid on the container have been removed. While this meal from Wildscape is a spicy and vegetarian-friendly option, the brand also offers a range of other [globally inspired choices like Gochujang Cauliflower](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/get-real-protein), Bourbon Braised Pork and Chimichurri Chicken. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - 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) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Global-inspired Convenience Meals:** Opportunity for creating convenience meals that take inspiration from global cuisines, offering consumers diverse and nourishing options. - **Plant-based Mushroom Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in developing plant-based products that feature mushrooms as a prominent ingredient for added flavor and nutritional benefits. - **Microwavable Whole Food Meals:** Potential for creating microwavable meals that are made with whole food ingredients, providing convenience without compromising on nutrition. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Frozen Foods:** Opportunity for frozen food companies to innovate and create globally inspired meals that are convenient and nutritious. - **Plant-based Foods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the plant-based food industry to incorporate mushrooms as a versatile and nutritious ingredient. - **Convenience Foods:** Potential for the convenience food industry to develop whole food meals that can be quickly prepared in microwave ovens, catering to time-strapped consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Frozen Grab-and-Cook Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merchant-gourmet-veg-grains-pouches.md) - [Moroccan-Inspired Frozen Entrees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heat-and-eat-meals.md) - [Protein-Packed Quick-Serve Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfect-servings-meals.md) - [Ready-to-Eat Vegan Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/readytoeat-vegan-meal.md) - [Heat-and-Eat Plant-Based Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merchant-gourmet-meals-in-minutes.md) - [Frozen Onigiri Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-onigiri.md) - [Multi-Serve Vegan Entrees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-entrees.md) - [Lemony Mushroom-Based Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fungitarian-crab-cakes.md) - [Meatless Mushroom Chilis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-chili.md)