Food

What’s driving the plant-based trend?

Will plant-based eating continue to grow? Or will the trend start to fade in 2020?

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Technomic research reveals that plant-based burgers are seeing unprecedented growth on menus. Will this trend continue, or are consumers seeking more options when it comes to plant-based and veg-forward menu items? Listen as Venecia Willis, senior culinary operations manager of Protein Bar & Kitchen, talks about the development of her menu and how she continues to innovate in the plant-based space. And Clare Aigner, manager of syndicated research for Technomic, shares data on consumer preferences and menu evolution.

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