Kale, barley, sundried tomatoes and Gardein's own Crispy Chick'n are a few of the ingredients that can be found in this portable vegan meal.
The Crispy Chick'N Pocket Meal is one from a series of Pocket Meals that is easily edible on the go. The flavorful meatless Pocket Meal can be prepared from frozen in the span of just about five minutes. Once warmed, this vegan meal provides a healthy serving of plant-based protein and fiber. In addition to being free from meat, this Gardein product is also made without soy, wheat and GMO ingredients.
With a filling of mock meat, vegetables and a grain, the form of the product is reminiscent of others from the brand like its Savory Stuffed Turk'y or Holiday Roast, but with more of an emphasis on snacking or a casual meal, versus a traditional occasion.
What's Driving This Trend
- Plant-based Convenience Foods
- There is an opportunity to create more plant-based convenience foods that are easy and quick to prepare for people on-the-go.
- Meatless Protein Alternatives
- With the rise of the flexitarian diet, there is a demand for meatless protein alternatives like Gardein's Crispy Chick'n Pocket Meal.
- Gmo-free Products
- Consumers are becoming more conscious of what they eat and there is a growing trend towards GMO-free products like Gardein's Crispy Chick'n Pocket Meal.
Who This Affects Most
- Food and Beverage
- The food and beverage industry can take advantage of the growing demand for plant-based, healthy and quick meal options.
- Health and Wellness
- There is a potential for health and wellness industry to create more plant-based options that are GMO-free and high in protein and fiber.
- Sustainable Packaging
- As consumers become increasingly environmentally conscious, there is a need for the packaging industry to provide sustainable packaging options for plant-based convenience foods like Gardein's Crispy Chick'n Pocket Meal.
