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Reaction to Chick-fil-A's cauliflower sandwich shows the limits of plant-based meat

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 13, 2023

The Bottom Line: The fast-food chicken-sandwich restaurant chain is getting criticism from customers and some political opportunists for testing a new plant-based menu item.

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Chick-fil-A is testing a cauliflower sandwich

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 09, 2023

The fast-food chicken-sandwich chain is jumping on the plant-based bandwagon with a cauliflower version of its most popular menu item.

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Plant-based meat is dead. Or maybe it isn't.

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 08, 2023

A Deeper Dive: RB Menu Trends Columnist Nancy Kruse joins Jonathan Maze on the podcast to discuss why plant-based meats haven't quite fulfilled their sales promise.

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Native Foods taps into Italian beef’s popularity to launch a meatless version

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 02, 2023

Chef Chris Bertke remakes the Chicago favorite, delivering the sandwich’s flavor and nostalgia to plant-based eaters.

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Smashburger tests a new burger made with real plants

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 26, 2023

The Plant-Based Classic Smash Burger is made with jackfruit, which can be substituted for another protein in any menu item.

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Are plant-based meats a fad, trend or niche?

Jan. 24, 2023

Technomic's Take: The growth potential for alternative meats has always been more limited than many people thought. But they are not going away from restaurant menus, either.

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Slutty Vegan shares the secrets behind the Hawt Toddy Chili Bowl

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 24, 2023

Fans are standing in long lines to grab a taste of the brand’s plant-based comfort this winter.

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6 global restaurant trends impacting menus in 2023

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 20, 2022

Technomic takes a trip around the world to forecast what operators can expect to see happening next year.

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Restaurant and foodservice operators have a new option for plant-based menu items

Sponsored content from our partner Daiya on Nov. 15, 2022

Dairy-free choices, such as cream cheese, offer new opportunities.

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Trending plant-based dishes to add to the menu

Sponsored content from our partner Basic American Foods on Nov. 07, 2022

While plant-based diets are still the minority, restaurants are wisely upping the number of meatless options on menus, both for diners who never eat meat as well as those who are simply curious to try a dish that doesn’t contain it.

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