# Festive Plant-Based Burgers The THIS x Halo Xmas Special Burger Has Fried Sprouts & Meatless Bacon By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-12-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/special-burger References: [fabnews.live](https://fabnews.live/halo-burger-teams-up-with-this-to-launch-the-ultimate-vegan-festive-burger-with-bacon-and-fried-sprouts/) & [this.co](http://www.this.co/) The THIS x Halo Xmas Special Burger is a festive vegan burger that's loaded with comforting seasonal flavors. The limited-edition festive burger is served on a bun that contains a Beyong Meat patty, THIS Isn’t Bacon, fried sprouts, deep-fried Gouda "cheese" and meatless bacon strips. The burger is balanced with Hennesy maple aioli and a maple syrup for a hint of sweetness. As many people will be shaking up their usual traditions this season, menu items like this [festive plant-based burger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/friendsgiving-burger) have the potential to replace regular holiday meals. The loaded vegan burger from THIS and [Halo Burger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-midwest-sandwich) taps into many of the elements of a holiday dinner, offering a convenient way for vegans and non-vegans alike to enjoy the taste of popular seasonal sides and other classic comforts. Image Credit: Halo Burger, THIS ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Festive Plant-based Burgers:** Opportunity for creating plant-based alternatives to traditional holiday meals. - **Meatless Bacon:** Rise in demand for vegan bacon alternatives. - **Vegan Fast Food:** Growing market for plant-based options in the fast-food industry. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Increase in demand for plant-based alternatives in the food industry. - **Vegan Food:** Opportunity for innovation in the vegan food sector. - **Fast Food:** Potential for incorporating more plant-based options in fast food chains. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vegan Holiday Feast Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-feast-meals.md) - [Plant-Based Holiday Baguettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-baguette.md) - [Festive Plant-Powered Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-christmas-menu.md) - [Meat-Free Bacon Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bakon-king.md) - [Meat-Free Christmas Roasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-chestnut-mushroom-caramelised-onion-nut-roast.md) - [Mushroom-Based Restaurant Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-beef-free-boy.md) - [Holiday Meal-Inspired Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-for-the-holidays-burger.md) - [Plant-Based Beef Patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this.md) - [Meatless Chorizo-Inspired Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-chorizo-burger.md)