# Plant-Based Hot Dogs IKEA Food is Testing a Veggie Hot Dog at Its Store in Sweden By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-02-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggie-hot-dog References: [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/BfOIYTCgAn1/?taken-by=ikeafoodservices) Back in 2015, IKEA launched veggie meatballs as an alternative to its famous Swedish meatballs and now, it is continuing to increase the number of plant-based options it offers with an all-new veggie hot dog. At the IKEA Malmö store in Sweden, IKEA Food will be testing a plant-based hot dog as part of its IKEA Bistro range. After testing, the IKEA veggie hot dog is set to be made available at its stores across Europe as of August 2018 onwards. As there are millions of people who enjoy food from IKEA, the furniture brand is taking it upon itself to provide a greater number of options for consumers who are looking to make more sustainable and healthy, yet affordable, food choices. Image Credit: Instagram ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Plant-based Fast Food:** IKEA is expanding its line of plant-based options to include a veggie hot dog, reflecting a growing trend towards healthier fast food alternatives. - **Sustainability in Food Manufacturing:** By prioritizing more sustainable and eco-friendly food options, IKEA is positioning itself as a leader in the shift towards a more environmentally conscious food industry. - **Alternative Protein Sources:** The expansion of plant-based options at IKEA reflects a growing movement towards alternative protein sources, and presents opportunities for innovation in this space. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fast Food:** IKEA's new veggie hot dog is an example of how the fast food industry is evolving to offer healthier, plant-based options. - **Sustainability:** IKEA's move towards more sustainable food options reflects a larger trend towards environmentally-friendly practices in the food industry. - **Alternative Protein:** As the demand for alternative protein sources grows, the food industry has an opportunity to innovate and create new products to meet this need. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Decor Retailer Food Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-food-range.md) - [Transitional Hot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transition-hot-dog.md) - [Swedish Plant-Based Minced Proteins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-wise.md) - [Plant-Powered Food Halls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saluhall.md) - [Vegan Chicken Menu Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-4.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Hot Dog Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/field-roast-veggie-dog.md) - [Plant-Based Printed Meatballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printed-meatballs.md) - [Extra-Long Hot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/half-meter-hot-dog.md) - [Heart-Healthy Hot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impossible-hot-dog.md)