# Part-Pea Burger Patties 'The Blend' by Raised & Rooted Combines Angus Beef and Pea Protein By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-06-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-blend References: [ctvnews](https://www.ctvnews.ca/business/not-to-be-outdone-tyson-enters-plant-based-meat-market-1.4464413) & [tysonfoods](https://www.tysonfoods.com/our-brandsblended) [Tyson Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-nugget)' Raised & Rooted brand is set to launch 'The Blend' this fall, which takes the form of a blended burger that combines Angus beef with [pea protein](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertis-pb-pea). While the average hamburger patty shares about 17 grams of protein per serving, The Blend boasts 19 grams of protein from its unique ingredient combination of plant- and animal-derived proteins. Additionally, the blended burger also boasts fewer calories and less saturated fat. Appealing to a wide range of consumers, the product packaging for The Blend also promises that the part-pea, part-beef patties are 100% delicious. To meet the growing demands for products with less meat and meat alternatives, Raised & Rooted will be developing more plant-based and blended products for grocery stores and restaurants alike. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - 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) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Blended Burgers:** Combining meat and plant-based proteins in burgers is a growing trend, offering healthier and sustainable options for consumers. - **Pea Protein:** Pea protein is becoming a popular ingredient for meat alternatives, providing a clean, plant-based source of protein. - **Meatless Meat:** The demand for meatless meat products is on the rise, presenting opportunities for meat companies to diversify their product lines. ### Where This Applies - **Processed Meats:** Meat companies can explore the trend of blended burgers to offer healthier and sustainable options to consumers. - **Plant-based Foods:** Companies producing plant-based foods can incorporate pea protein into their products as a clean, plant-based source of protein. - **Fast Food:** The trend towards meatless meat products provides opportunities for fast food restaurants to offer healthier and more sustainable options on their menus. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Based Beef Patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this.md) - [Blended Meat Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phils-finest.md) - [Blended Meat Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pauls-table.md) - [Restaurant-Style Frozen Plant-Based Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-praegers-grillhouse-burger.md) - [Microwavable Vegan Burger Patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-burger-patty.md) - [Quarter-Pound Meatless Patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steakhouse-style-burger.md) - [Flavorful Veg-Forward Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juicy-marbles.md) - [Plant-Based Protein Grounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-ground.md) - [Pre-Seasoned Plant-Based Meats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impossible-meal-makers.md)