# Japanese-Style Meatless Pork NEXT Pork is a Japanese-Style Alternative Meat Product By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-09-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/next-pork References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/next-meats-completes-development-of-three-new-products-next-pork-next-tuna-and-next-milk-set-for-commercial-release-in-october-301369126.html) & [nextmeats.us](https://nextmeats.us) [Next Meats Co.](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/next-yakiniku-short-rib-20) is accelerating the future of plant-based alternative products with the announcement of [NEXT](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/next-tuna) Pork, which is set to launch first in Japan this fall. Available as a ready-to-eat meal, the meatless pork is sliced and served in a sauce that's savory and sweet thanks to the inclusion of ingredients like soy sauce and ginger. The newest of Next Meats Co.'s Japanese-style alternative meat products comes in response to requests from fans to develop a [pork alternative](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-pork). In Japan, pork is consumed the most out of all types of meat and this innovation represents a choice for a more sustainable future. Already, the company has launched plant-based barbecue meats, NEXT Yakiniku, and the beef-like NEXT Gyudon. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Plant-based Pork Products:** Creating plant-based alternatives to traditional pork products has the potential to appeal to consumers looking for more sustainable options. - **Japanese-style Alternative Meats:** Incorporating Japanese flavors and cooking styles into alternative meat products can differentiate them from other plant-based options and attract new customers. - **Ready-to-eat Alternative Meals:** Developing convenient and tasty ready-to-eat alternative meal options can satisfy the growing demand for plant-based products among busy consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can capitalize on the trend towards plant-based meat alternatives by introducing new products that cater to consumers' demand for sustainable and ethical options. - **Sustainability:** The sustainability industry can explore partnerships with food companies to incorporate alternative meat products into their sustainability initiatives and reduce the environmental impact of meat production. - **Technology:** The technology industry can provide support to food companies by developing new technologies and processes for producing alternative meat products that are more efficient and cost-effective. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Meatless Japanese Short Ribs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/next-yakiniku-short-rib-20.md) - [Pork Protein Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-age-eats.md) - [Plant-Based Whole-Cut Porks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meaty-meat-pork-ish.md) - [Meatless Pork Belly Protein](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-pork-belly.md) - [Cultivated Pork Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cultivated-pork.md) - [Plant-Based Foodservice Meats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novameat-plantbased-proteins.md) - [Coconut-Based Pork Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-pork.md) - [Delectable Plant-Based Bacons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-bacons.md) - [Vegan Minced Pork Substitutes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chili-mett.md)