# Plant-Powered Seafood Soups Gathered Foods and Ladle & Leaf Partnered on New Vegan Soups By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2022-05-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-seafood-soup References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/good-catch-plant-based-seafood-partners-with-ladle--leaf-to-launch-new-vegan-soups-301543965.html)  Gathered [Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-foods-tuna-melt) (the makers of [Good Catch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-salmon-burgers) plant-based seafood) teamed up with soup and salad restaurant Ladle & Leaf to create three [plant-based seafood soups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elsinore-seafood-soups). This launch marks the first time that Good Catch Plant-Based Tuna and Crab will be included in soups for consumers to enjoy. The fresh and inspiring varieties that are available include Manhattan Seafood Chowder, Crab & Corn Bisque, and New England Fish Chowder, all of which are coming to San Francisco Bay Area locations and the San Francisco International Airport. The plant-powered, chef-crafted soups are free from fish, mercury, microplastics, dairy, and GMOs, and they reinvent classic comfort meals with ingredients like cashew cream purees, oat cream, plant-based bacon, and traditional crab seasoning. With these soups, people can appreciate a taste of the ocean that's better for people and the planet alike. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 12% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Plant-based Seafood:** The rise of plant-based seafood alternatives continues to disrupt the seafood industry. - **Innovative Soup Offerings:** New soup offerings that are both chef-crafted and plant-based can disrupt the traditional soup industry. - **Sustainable Food Production:** Sustainable and environmentally responsible food production methods remain a growing trend, with plant-based seafood being a prime example. ### Where This Applies - **Plant-based Seafood:** The plant-based seafood industry is rapidly growing and offering innovative alternatives to traditional seafood. - **Food Service and Catering:** Innovative soup offerings can benefit the food service and catering industries with a new and unique plant-based option for customers. - **Sustainable Food Production:** Sustainable food production practices can benefit various industries that rely on food production, by reducing environmental impact and producing more ethical and responsible food choices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hearty Canned Soup Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-chilis.md) - [Canned Seafood Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fish-peas.md) - [Plant-Based Tinned Fish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cap-vegetal.md) - [Plant-Based Tinned Fish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seed-to-surf.md) - [Groundbreaking Seafood Sub-Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-seafood-co.md) - [Plant-Based Crab Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-crab-cakes.md) - [Plant-Based Seafood Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boldly-plant-based-seafood.md) - [Plant-Based Salmon Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-salmon-burgers.md) - [Plant-Powered Tuna Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-powered-tuna-salads.md)