United Airlines Will Update its Menu to Include Vegan Options in 2020
Grace Mahas — October 29, 2019 — Eco
In an effort to keep up with evolving consumer preferences, United Airlines recently announced that it's focusing on plant-based menu items in 2020. The new vegan options were created by chef Gerry Gulli and include "red beet hummus with roasted vegetables; roasted curry cauliflower with whipped hummus and pomegranate; and vegan stuffed grape leaf with dolma-infused yogurt."
While the brand originally only served frozen meals in 1985, it has since expanded to create high-quality dishes that consumers can get excited about. The scope of this project is large and will have quite an impact on the environment. According to a recent report, United Airlines distributes over 55 million meals a year while managing more than 2,500 catering employees and has since expanded to add an additional 6,000 catering partners.
Image Credit: United Airlines, Shutterstock
While the brand originally only served frozen meals in 1985, it has since expanded to create high-quality dishes that consumers can get excited about. The scope of this project is large and will have quite an impact on the environment. According to a recent report, United Airlines distributes over 55 million meals a year while managing more than 2,500 catering employees and has since expanded to add an additional 6,000 catering partners.
Image Credit: United Airlines, Shutterstock
Trend Themes
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Plant-based Airline Menus — The trend toward plant-based diets is creating opportunities for airlines to offer vegan options and diversify their menu offerings.
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Sustainability in the Airline Food Industry — Sustainability initiatives in the airline food industry, such as reducing food waste and sourcing locally grown produce, allow for innovation and differentiation among airlines.
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Vegan Cuisine in Travel and Hospitality — The growing demand for plant-based diets is creating opportunities for innovation in vegan cuisine in the travel and hospitality industry.
Industry Implications
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Airlines — Airlines can incorporate plant-based menu items and sustainability initiatives to create differentiated offerings and appeal to evolving consumer preferences.
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Food Service Providers — Food service providers can develop new vegan options and explore sustainability initiatives to meet the demand for plant-based diets in the airline food industry.
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Hospitality and Travel — Hospitality and travel providers can innovate in vegan cuisine and sustainability initiatives in response to growing consumer demand for plant-based options.
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