# Plant-Based Quail Eggs Yo Egg Created a Mini Size Egg for a Custom Dish at VKX2023 By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2023-09-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-quail-egg References: [wfmz](https://www.wfmz.com/news/pr_newswire/pr_newswire_food_beverages/yo-egg-to-unveil-exclusive-plant-based-quail-sized-egg-at-the-vkind-experience/article_3b9ef476-d49c-5288-bb3b-4a59350f1ae4.html) & [yo-egg](https://www.yo-egg.com/)  Brands that have successfully recreated vegan chicken eggs are now going niche with their offerings by replicating other kinds of poultry eggs like plant-based quail eggs. Plant-based egg producer [Yo Egg](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/runny-plant-based-eggs) is the winner of multiple awards, including the [National Restaurant Association's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motif-foodworks) 2023 Food and Beverage Awards and Prepared Foods' Spirit of Innovation Awards "Most Innovative Product, and it's the creator of the world's first and only plant-based sunny-side-up and poached eggs. Now, for VKX2023, an upcoming plant-based event, Yo Egg created a mini size egg exclusively for VKX. The small-scale plant-based egg will be featured in a custom dish curated for the event's Asian room by celebrity chef Chris Tucker. Described as "an advancement in food technology but also an absolute culinary delight," this plant-based quail egg is not to be missed. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 18% - 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 Eggs:** Brands are expanding their plant-based egg offerings to include other types of poultry eggs, such as quail eggs. - **Niche Market:** Companies like Yo Egg are catering to niche markets by creating plant-based quail eggs for specialized events and dishes. - **Culinary Innovation:** Yo Egg's plant-based quail egg is described as both a technological advancement and a delicious culinary experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** The plant-based egg trend is creating opportunities for companies in the food and beverage industry to diversify their offerings. - **Food Technology:** The development of plant-based quail eggs showcases the potential for innovation in the food technology industry. - **Event and Hospitality:** Specialized events like VKX2023 present an opportunity for the event and hospitality industry to showcase unique and innovative dishes using plant-based ingredients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Runny Vegan Eggs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/runny-plant-based-eggs.md) - [Plant-Based Japanese Eggs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ever-egg.md) - [Legume-Laden Egg Substitutes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/egg-substitutes.md) - [Plant-Based Hard-Boiled Eggs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-hard-boiled-egg.md) - [Plant-Based Foodservice Egg Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-plantbased-eggs.md) - [Plant-Based Egg Patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-patty-one-by-yo-egg.md) - [Miniature Eggless Quiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-certified-quiches.md) - [Plant-Based Hard-Boiled Eggs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-hardboiled-eggs.md) - [Plant-Based Egg Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bridge-1.md)