Panda Express has announced that by the end of this month, it will offer vegan options for the first time across all 2000+ global locations. The largest Asian Cuisine restaurant chain in the US has options on the menu that appear to be vegetarian or vegan, but in fact, contain chicken broth. Animal Outreach and PETA discovered this, and separately launched successful campaigns against the chain.
Panda Express Brings Back ‘Beyond The Original Orange Chicken’ to the USA in Response to Consumer Demand
Panda Express has announced the return of Beyond The Original Orange Chicken to its menus across the United States. This plant-based version of the hugely popular dish, created in partnership with Beyond Meat, is making a comeback due to substantial consumer demand. The dish, designed to replicate the crunchy texture and flavor of Panda Express’s traditional Orange Chicken, was initially launched nationwide in September 2022 after successful trials in Southern California and New York City in 2021. The trial phases saw the dish selling out in less than two weeks, prompting its expansion to 70 additional locations. In 2022, Panda Express also tested two other Beyond Meat dishes at its Pasadena, California location: Mapo Tofu with Beyond Beef and String Beans with Beyond Beef. Petition …