# Plant-Based Vietnamese Sandwiches Native Foods is Serving Up a Bánh-Mì Sandwich for a Limited Time By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2022-03-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-foods References: [qsrmagazine](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/native-foods-adds-banh-mi-sandwich-limited-time)  Native Foods, the fast casual brand best known for its vegan, plant-based fare, has just announced that it will be offering a new Bánh-Mì Sandwich for a limited time. [Native Foods'](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-beef-sandwich) new Bánh-Mì Sandwich is a vegan-friendly take on the classic Vietnamese dish. This [plant-based version](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-chicken-sandwich) consists of a healthy portion of bánh mì-style seitan, paired with [pickled jalapeños, pickled carrots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grubby-and-symplicity), pickled jicama, sriracha aioli, and fresh cilantro, all served on a toasted baguette. The sandwich is also served with a side for a complete, plant-based meal. And like all of Native Foods' meals, the dish is made from scratch from sustainable, eco-friendly ingredients that are non-GMO and locally sourced whenever possible. Available from March 11 to 25, the new Bánh-Mì Sandwich is sure to appeal to vegan, flexitarian, and plant-curious guests alike. Image Credit: Native Foods ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 11% - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Plant-based Vietnamese Cuisine:** Companies can develop plant-based versions of popular ethnic cuisines to cater to the growing demand for healthier and sustainable food options. - **Sustainable Fast-casual Dining:** Businesses can offer eco-friendly, locally-sourced, and non-GMO ingredients to win over environmentally conscious consumers and differentiate themselves from traditional fast food chains. - **Limited-time Menu Offerings:** Brands can create a sense of urgency and excitement by introducing new, limited-time menu items that entice customers to try something new and attract media attention. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Plant-based Food Retailers:** As more consumers adopt plant-based and vegan diets, companies can expand their product offerings beyond traditional meat substitutes and offer authentic, culturally diverse plant-based meals. - **Fast-casual Restaurants:** Fast-casual restaurant chains can differentiate themselves in a crowded market by offering eco-friendly, locally-sourced, and non-GMO ingredients that appeal to health-conscious and environmentally aware customers. - **Food and Beverage Marketing:** Marketing agencies can leverage social media and limited-time offers to create buzz around new plant-based and eco-friendly menu offerings, attracting new customers and increasing sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Based Beef Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-beef-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/philly-cheesesteak-sandwich.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Cuban Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-cubano-sandwich.md) - [Fiery Vietnamese Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-banh-mi.md) - [Plant-Based Rib Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-veggrib.md) - [Vegan Pulled Pork Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-bbq-pulled-pork-sandwich.md) - [Fried Green Tomato Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fried-green-tomato-blt.md) - [Plant-Based Cheesesteak Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-fajita-cheesesteak.md)