# Hearty Plant-Based Chilis Gardein is Introducing Canned Chili with and Without Beans By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-02-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-chili References: [foodbusinessnews.net](https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/media/photos/4242-conagra-brands-innovation-unveiled-at-cagny-2021/) & [gardein](https://www.gardein.com/) The perfect plant-based chili has just the right balance of textures and Gardein is introducing two new canned varieties to suit a range of different preferences. Both varieties of the Gardein Plant-Based Chili are made with the brand's [plant-based "be'f," a meatless beef alternative](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleanbean-products), and they boast up to 28 grams of protein per can. The Gardein Plant-Based Chili with Beans is the more protein-packed option but the No Beans variety promises to be just as hearty. These [canned comfort food staples](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-beef-chili) have the potential to be warmed and eaten as-is or enhanced with a few fresh vegetables and other ingredients when the recipes are used as bases. The vegan-friendly chili meals promise to make [quick and easy weeknight meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merchant-gourmet-meals-in-minutes), especially in a pinch. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 Convenience Foods:** Opportunity for companies to capitalize on the growing trend of consumers seeking plant-based options in the convenience food aisle. - **Meat Substitute Innovation:** Advancements in meat substitute technology provide a lucrative opportunity for companies to create more authentic and sustainable meat alternatives. - **Protein-rich Plant-based Products:** A shift towards protein-focused plant-based products offers a disruptive opportunity for companies to create high protein and nutritious options for health-conscious consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Canned Goods:** Canned food manufacturers have the opportunity to develop plant-based options to meet the growing demand for convenient, shelf-stable meals. - **Meat Alternatives:** Opportunity for meat alternative companies to innovate and expand their product lines to offer protein-rich options for consumers seeking plant-based alternatives. - **Meal Kit Services:** Meal kit delivery services have the opportunity to incorporate more plant-based options into their offerings to meet the growing demand for convenient and healthy meals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Based Bean Chilis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-chili-with-beans.md) - [Hearty Canned Soup Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-chilis.md) - [Canned Plant-Based Bean Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bean-meals.md) - [Game Day Canned Chilis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hormel-chilis.md) - [Canned QSR Chilis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wendys-chili-with-beans.md) - [Heat-and-Eat Eggless Chilis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-chilis.md) - [Pea-Based Chicken Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pea-wheat-plantbased-chickn.md) - [Plant-Based Summertime Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gardein-ultimate-plantbased.md) - [Protein-Rich Plant-Based Meatballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gardein-ultimate-plantbased-meatballs.md)