# Umami Vegan Burgers Sophie's Kitchen Created Plant-Based Salmon Burger Patties By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-12-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-salmon-burger References: [foodbusinessnews.net](https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/20285-slideshow-innovations-from-the-plant-based-world-expo-north-america) & [sophieskitchen](https://www.sophieskitchen.com/products)  [Sophie's Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microalgae-ice-cream) is expanding its range of vegan, non-GMO seafood with [plant-based salmon burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salmon-style-flakes) with an umami flavor. The chunky patties have the potential to be enjoyed in many ways, not just between burger buns, and they promise to elevate lunch and dinner meals. These frozen vegan patties are sold by the pouch and they boast a similar look and texture to flaky, bright pink salmon. The Plant-Based Miso Salmon Burgers are the newest addition to the brand's product portfolio of [frozen seafood alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-seafood-options), which also includes vegan-friendly versions of shrimp, crab cakes and smoked salmon. To accompany the newest release and the existing line, the brand is also introducing new tartar and cocktail sauces. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 11% - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Plant-based Seafood Alternatives:** Sophie's Kitchen is expanding its range of vegan, non-GMO seafood with plant-based salmon burgers with an umami flavor, identifying opportunities in the growing demand for meat alternatives. - **Umami Flavors in Vegan Food:** The umami flavor of the plant-based salmon burgers by Sophie's Kitchen is a growing trend in the vegan food space, opening up opportunities for further exploration and innovation. - **Frozen Vegan Patties:** The frozen vegan patties by Sophie's Kitchen offer convenience and create opportunities for expanding the market for plant-based seafood alternatives. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food Manufacturing:** Sophie's Kitchen's vegan seafood range offers disruptive innovation opportunities for plant-based seafood manufacturing companies to create sustainable and ethical alternatives. - **Restaurant:** Restaurants can capitalize on the growing demand for vegan food by incorporating plant-based seafood alternatives, like Sophie's Kitchen's vegan salmon burger patties, into their menus. - **Retail:** Retailers can tap into the growing market for vegan food by carrying plant-based seafood alternatives like Sophie's Kitchen's vegan salmon burger patties in their frozen food sections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Based Salmon Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-salmon-burgers.md) - [Alt Seafood Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salmonish-burger.md) - [Crispy Vegan Fish Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-fish-burger.md) - [Sustainably Sourced Salmon Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainably-sourced-salmon-burgers.md) - [Sea-Veggie Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-veggie-burgers.md) - [Plant-Based Salmon Fillets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinda-salmon.md) - [Flavorful Veg-Forward Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juicy-marbles.md) - [Seaweed-Based Salmon Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salmon-substitute.md) - [Japanese-Inspired Fish Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hokkaido-salmon-burger.md)