# Smoky Plant-Based Hot Dogs Signature Stadium Dog is Made with Double Smoked Meatless Sausages By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-03-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signature-stadium-dog References: [businesswire](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210323005316/en) [Field](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eat-just) Roast teamed up with chef Roy Choi (co-host of The Chef Show and co-founder of the world-famous [Kogi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mountain-mikes-pizza-taste-for-adventure) BBQ Truck) to create the Kogi Plant-Based Dog, a plant-based hot dog made with the new Field Roast Signature Stadium Dog. The meatless sausage sets itself apart as the first plant-based variety of its kind to be double smoked using maple hardwood chips. The smoky flavors of the [plant-based sausage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-plantbased-sausage) are accented by plenty of other flavorful ingredients like Choi’s signature Kogi slaw, cilantro-onion lime relish, salsas roja, verde and naranja, roasted sesame seeds and a generous amount of melted Chao Creamery dairy-free cheese. The Kogi Plant-Based Dog, also known as The Home Run, is a food truck treat that promises to delight the Los Angeles community. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 10% - 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 - **Plant-based Meat Alternatives:** The growing demand for plant-based alternatives paired with the innovation of double smoked meatless sausages creates an opportunity to create more plant-based meat products with unique flavors and textures. - **Celebrity Chef Collaborations:** Partnering with celebrity chefs like Roy Choi to create unique plant-based menu items could attract a wider range of consumers and publicity. - **Food Truck Innovation:** Innovative plant-based menu items like The Kogi Plant-Based Dog could lead to increased demand and profitability for food trucks. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can take advantage of the rising popularity of plant-based meat alternatives and celebrity chef collaborations to create innovative menu items. - **Fast Food:** Fast food restaurants can introduce plant-based menu items like The Kogi Plant-Based Dog to cater to a growing market of consumers who are looking for healthier and environmentally conscious options. - **Food Trucks:** Food trucks can tap into the demand for unique plant-based options and offer innovative menu items like The Kogi Plant-Based Dog to stand out from their competition. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vegan-Friendly Hot Dog Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/field-roast-veggie-dog.md) - [Plant-Based Chicago-Style Hot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portillos-garden-dog.md) - [Vegan Hot Dog Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicago-dog.md) - [Plant-Based Grilled Meats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kraft-heinz-2.md) - [Heart-Healthy Hot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impossible-hot-dog.md) - [Korean BBQ Hot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korean-bbq-sausage.md) - [Vegan Corn Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-corn-dog.md) - [Transitional Hot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transition-hot-dog.md) - [Mexican-Inspired Pork Sausages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pork-al-pastor-sausage.md)