Innovative plant-based products to inspire your menus
This year, many consumers participated in ‘Veganuary’, highlighting the advantages of choosing more plant-based foods as it promotes key benefits, including health, the environment, and animal welfare.
And most food operators are adding plant-based options as part of their daily offering, not just for Veganuary, as consumers increasingly look for these options on their menus.
If you’re looking for new ideas to add to your menu, we’re here to make it easy for you. We work closely with our supply partners that provide plant-based ingredients, products, concepts and recipes.
Here, we’ve selected a few of our latest favourite products to consider adding to your menus:
Sproud
Sproud has created a new gluten-free, vegan alternative milk created with pea protein. The milk is eco-friendly with a low carbon footprint, high in protein and non-GMO.
Sproud plant-based milk and iced coffees are available through our supply partner, Vegetarian Express.
Heura
Heura’s new plant-based Chorizo is just like traditional Spanish Chorizo.
It includes a smokey flavour from the paprika seasoning and is delicious, whether grilled or pan-fried. Try a chorizo, charred corn salad with sun-dried tomatoes.
The Phat Pasty Co
In January, Phat Pasty rolled out Chunky Vegan Sausage Rolls, following the trend of more handmade styles and tasty premium fills.
They are ideal in cafes and coffee shops and can be used in various settings, from on-the-go hot snacks to small plate snacks with chutney and garnish. Each vegan roll sold also leads to a donation from Phat to The Word Forest Organisation!
Environmental impact of plant-based foods
Plant-based ingredients help make a positive environmental impact because they use fewer natural resources and emit fewer greenhouse gasses.
Vegetarian Express has compiled a report to showcase our estimated greenhouse gas savings based on our client’s purchases over the past 12 months.
Together with Vegetarian Express, our clients have saved 76,320 kg of greenhouse gas over the last 12 months.
We’ve been collaborating with supply partners to get insight into their product ranges and the availability of plant products.
If you’re looking for specific ingredients, products, concepts, or an innovative vegan menu, please get in touch with your Pelican account manager, call 01252 705214 or email us at hello@pelicanprocurement.co.uk
We are here to help you.
