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# Plant-Based Sloppy Joe Sandwiches
José Andrès' 'Faux Joe' Burger is a Reimagined Vegan Sloppy Joe

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-08-17 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-sloppy-joe
References: [vegnews](https://vegnews.com/2018/8/jose-andres-debuts-the-faux-joe-vegan-burger) & [joseandres](http://www.joseandres.com/en_us)

While many chefs, restaurant chains and brands are attempting to craft the perfect [plant-based burger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juicy-marbles) to meet increased demands, renowned José Andrès—who was recognized as the James Beard’s 2018 Humanitarian of the Year—added a vegan Sloppy Joe sandwich to the menu at Beefsteak.

The all-new [plant-based sandwich](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-chicken-sandwich) features some of the most breakthrough plant-based products on the market, including [Beyond Meat crumbles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pancheros-tofurizo) flavored with a roasted chile sauce and Kensington’s aquafaba-based Fabanaise, which has been made into a spicy chipotle mayonnaise-style sauce. Between the vegan brioche buns, the sandwich is also stacked with avocado and a thickly cut tomato slice.

In the past, chef José Andrès has proclaimed that the future is plant-based and asks "why are we eating meat still?"

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 0.8/10
- Popularity: 13% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Plant-based Burgers:** Discover how chefs and brands are innovating plant-based burgers to meet the growing demand for alternative protein options.
- **Breakthrough Plant-based Products:** Explore the development of cutting-edge plant-based products that mimic the taste and texture of traditional meat-based ingredients.
- **Vegan Menu Offerings:** Observe the rise of vegan menu items as chefs and restaurants cater to the increasing popularity of plant-based diets.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Food Service:** Witness how food service establishments are adapting their menus to include vegan options and capitalize on the growing demand for plant-based alternatives.
- **Alternative Protein:** Examine the alternative protein industry as it continues to develop and offer innovative plant-based alternatives to traditional meat products.
- **Plant-based Products:** Explore the market for plant-based products and the opportunities for companies to create and market innovative vegan alternatives.

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