# Plant-Based Nuggets A&W Canada & Lightlife Launched Plant-Based Nuggets By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-12-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-nuggets References: [newswire](https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/another-qsr-first-a-amp-w-launches-plant-based-nuggets-in-canada-839556903.html) & [aw](http://www.aw.ca/) [A&W Canada](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-chicken-nuggets) is distinguishing itself as the country's first quick-serve restaurant to offer Plant-Based Nuggets featuring Lightlife's meatless alternative. The crispy Plant-Based Nuggets are being introduced in Ontario and British Columbia, offering Canadians a unique new option for lunches, dinners and snacks. The new plant-based menu item from A&W Canada features ingredients like peas, wheat and fava beans, and can be ordered as a set of six or 10 at a time. The Plant-Based Nuggets have the potential to be enjoyed with many of the QSR's dipping sauces, including choices like Barbecue or Sweet & Sour—which are completely plant-based—or other options like [Honey Mustard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-mustard-chicken-wrap) or [Jalapeno Ranch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jalapeno-lime-beyond-meat) for those who may be more flexible with their diet. Image Credit: A&W Canada ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 6% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Plant-based Fast-food:** The trend of offering plant-based options in fast-food is increasing, creating opportunities for companies to develop innovative products with meatless alternatives. - **Sustainable Packaging:** As more restaurants offer eco-friendly plant-based menu items, there is a growing need for sustainable packaging options. - **Personalized Nutrition:** As fast food restaurants expand their plant-based options, they can also implement customizable menu options to cater to customers with specific dietary restrictions. ### Where This Applies - **Fast-food Restaurants:** Fast-food chains can capitalize on the trend of plant-based options by developing and promoting meatless alternatives. - **Food Packaging Suppliers:** With the rise of eco-friendly alternatives, there is an opportunity for food packaging companies to offer innovative and sustainable options for plant-based menu items. - **Health and Wellness Industry:** Fast-food chains expanding their plant-based options can collaborate with the health and wellness industry to create and promote nutritious meatless alternatives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Burger Brand Chicken Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-chicken-nuggets.md) - [House-Made QSR Veggie Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aw-plantbased-burger.md) - [Pea-Based Vegan Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-nugget.md) - [Pea-Based Chicken Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pea-wheat-plantbased-chickn.md) - [Plant-Based Foodservice Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycoprotein-nuggets.md) - [Collaborative Plant-Based Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcplant-nuggets.md) - [QSR Vegetarian Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aw-canada.md) - [Vegan Fast-Food Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-chicken-nugget.md) - [Protein-Packed Meatless Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-nugget.md)