# Plant-Based Crab Cakes Handy's New Plant-Based Crab Cakes are Made with Pea and Wheat Protein By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2022-02-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-crab-cakes References: [handycrab](https://www.handycrab.com/news/handy-seafood-announces-plant-based-crabless-cake)  America’s oldest seafood processor, Handy Seafood is making headlines with the launch of its highly anticipated new Plant-Based Crabless Cakes. While many types of meat have received a vegan makeover, not as many seafood products have had the same treatment. But with the launch of Handy's new Plant-Based Crabless Cakes, there's a delicious new seafood option for plant-based consumers and flexitarians alike. Handy’s Plant-Based Crabless Cakes are made from a blend of responsibly-sourced vegan ingredients, including onions, red and green peppers, Handy's proprietary pea and wheat protein blend. In fact, each serving contains a whopping 10 grams of [plant-based protein](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-future). As Handy Seafood's Director of Product Development Lion Gardner explains, "We're proud to elevate the category by delivering a savory and delicious plant-based product that consumers crave." Image Credit: Handy Seafood ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 11% - 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 products is disrupting the traditional seafood industry and presenting new opportunities for alternative protein companies. - **Vegan Makeovers:** As more companies create vegan versions of traditionally non-vegan products, there is growing opportunity to disrupt and innovate in various industries. - **Alternative Protein Blends:** The development of effective and tasty alternative protein blends is driving innovation in the plant-based food industry. ### Where This Applies - **Seafood:** The traditional seafood industry must adapt to the rise of plant-based seafood products or risk being left behind. - **Food Manufacturing:** Creating plant-based products that mimic the taste and texture of meat and seafood presents new opportunities in the food manufacturing industry. - **Alternative Protein:** The development of innovative alternative protein blends is driving growth and disruption in the alternative protein industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Based Crab Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mind-blown.md) - [Sea-Sourced Vegan Crab Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-crab-cake.md) - [Plant-Based Crab Cake Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crab-cake-sandwich.md) - [Alt Seafood Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-crabby-sandwich.md) - [Microalgae-Based Crab Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-crab-bites.md) - [Plant-Based Crispy Fried Shrimps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fried-shrimp.md) - [Lemony Mushroom-Based Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fungitarian-crab-cakes.md) - [Cost-Conscious Crab Meat Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-zeastar.md) - [Plant-Based Squid Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-squid.md)