# Plant-Based Chicken Alternatives Recreate Foods Makes Nuggets, Filets & More for Foodservice By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2023-07-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recreate-foods References: [specialtyfood](https://www.specialtyfood.com/news/article/former-burger-king-chef-launches-plant-based-chicken-brand/) & [recreatefoods](https://www.recreatefoods.com/)  [Recreate Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recreate-cbd-gummies) makes a variety of heat-and-eat foods like nuggets, grounds and filets with pea protein and it's supplying foodservice with innovative [plant-based chicken alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tindle-gourmet-chicken). People are increasingly interested in exploring innovative plant-based alternatives but taste and texture play a fundamentally important role in enhancing the overall eating experience. With this in mind, Michael Salem, president and co-founder of Recreate Foods and the former head of culinary innovation at [Burger King](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-chicken-nuggets), said his company is intensely focused on flavor and texture so that its offerings appeal to vegans, flexitarians and carnivores alike. “This idea that plant-based is only for vegans is quite dated, and I believe I played a key role in dispelling that notion when I was at Burger King and introduced the Impossible Whopper,” Salem told SFA News Daily, “That was a very strong product for carnivores.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 17% - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Flavorful Plant-based Alternatives:** There is a growing demand for plant-based alternatives that not only mimic the taste of meat but also provide a satisfying eating experience for vegans, flexitarians, and carnivores. - **Texture-focused Plant-based Alternatives:** Consumers are seeking plant-based alternatives that replicate the texture and mouthfeel of meat, providing a familiar experience without compromising their dietary choices. - **Inclusive Plant-based Options:** The perception that plant-based foods are only for vegans is shifting, opening up opportunities to develop innovative products that appeal to a wider range of consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food Manufacturing:** Food manufacturers have the opportunity to create plant-based alternatives that surpass consumer expectations in terms of flavor and texture, catering to the growing demand for alternatives to traditional meat products. - **Foodservice:** The foodservice industry can take advantage of the rising popularity of plant-based options by offering flavorful and texture-focused plant-based alternatives that cater to a diverse customer base. - **Culinary Innovation:** The field of culinary innovation can explore the development of inclusive plant-based options that provide a satisfying eating experience for vegans, flexitarians, and carnivores, expanding the possibilities for plant-based dining. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Based Foodservice Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycoprotein-nuggets.md) - [Inaugural Plant-Based Chicken Fillets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantaway-chickn-fillet.md) - [Plant-Based Crumbed Chicken](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/v2food.md) - [Frozen Plant-Based Chicken Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-meat-chicken.md) - [Crispy Chicken-Like Fillets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-impossible-crispy-chicken-fillet.md) - [Wholesome Meatless Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-it.md) - [Spicy Plant-Based Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-kickin.md) - [Piquant Plant-Based Patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-kickin-patties.md) - [Plant-Based Boneless Wings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-boneless-wings.md)