The market for plant-based and alt protein continues to thrive in South Korea, where a plant-based Whopper launches into Burger King, and two domestic cell-based companies announce significant developments.
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Mexico: Burger King Launches its First Ever Plant-Based Burger
For the first time in its history, Burger King Mexico this week introduced its first ever plant-based burger, a permanent addition which is now available in 201 Burger King locations across the country. According to the fast food chain, the Vegetable Whopper has the same taste and texture as the classic Whopper.
The Vegetarian Butcher: “We Have Succeeded in Transitioning From Being a Local Brand to a Global One”
Over the course of 2020, The Vegetarian Butcher has taken great strides in terms of expansion, producing the plant-based Whopper for Burger King in several European countries including Spain, Germany and its home in the Netherlands, as well as launching plant chicken nuggets in Germany, and trialling in seven Hong Kong locations.
