# Mexican-Style Vegan Bakes These Chicken-Style Bakes Are Laced With a Spicy Tomato Sauce By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2023-04-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-bake References: [vegconomist](https://vegconomist.com/products-launches/greggs-vegan-mexican-chicken-free-bake/) & [greggs](https://www.greggs.co.uk/menu/product/vegan-mexican-chicken-free-bake-2001016)  [Greggs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-festive-sweets), the well-known British bakery chain that has increasingly become popular with vegans looking for baked goods that are free of meat and dairy products, has launched a delicious limited-edition product in the form of [Mexican-style vegan bakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heura-tex-mex-chunks) that are offered in a chicken-style format. The 'Mexican Chicken-Free Bake' features chicken-style pieces produced by none other than THIS, the [alternative meat producer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-product) that has previously worked with Greggs on other vegan offerings. These chicken-free vegan bakes are crafted with a variety of vegetables and delicious Mexican-influenced tomato sauce, all stuffed into a pastry case that is crisp and dusted with cheese-flavored crumbs. With a pleasing texture and spicy kick, these vegan bakes well and truly offer an explosion of flavor that will be enjoyed by serious vegans as well as people who occasionally like to delve into vegan eating. Image Credit: Greggs ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Meatless Alternatives:** Increased demand for meatless alternatives and vegan products within the food industry. - **Flavor Innovations:** Innovative flavor combinations in food products, including Mexican-inspired options. - **Limited Edition Products:** Limited edition or seasonal products, providing opportunities for new product launches and marketing campaigns. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunities within the food and beverage industry for innovative meatless products and unique flavor combinations. - **Alternative Protein:** Opportunities within the alternative protein industry to partner with retailers and restaurants to produce meatless products for consumers. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Opportunities within the marketing and advertising industry to launch new product campaigns and social media strategies surrounding limited edition products and vegan offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vegan Tandoori Chicken Flatbreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-flatbread.md) - [Vegan-Inclusive Festive Sweets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-festive-sweets.md) - [Plant-Based Holiday Baguettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-baguette.md) - [Katsu-Style Vegan Chicken Fillets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-chicken-fillet.md) - [Masala-Infused Chickpea Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-vegan-pie.md) - [Meatless Deep Dish Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meatless-deep-dish-pizza.md) - [Vegan Bistro Baguettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bistro-baguette.md) - [Meaty Plant-Based Burritos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-steak-chimichurri-burrito.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Sausage Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-sausage-rolls.md)