Spice Grill Flame (SGF), a widespread, purely vegetarian restaurant chain in India, has launched a new vegan menu with two categories —100% Plant-Based Protein and Vegan. The dishes in the first category are made with soy, catering to customers searching for high-protein options. Meanwhile, the second category aims to provide wholesome meals that use SGF’s signature flavors and meet plant-based dietary requirements. With the new options, SGF is responding to evolving tastes and preferences within India, including the rising demand for healthier options. The vegan menu is now available at selected outlets, with more set to be added soon. SGF launched in 2012 with just two restaurants, and now has over 100 locations across India serving “tangy, spicy, and fiery 100% vegetarian cuisine”. The chain …
A recent study reveals over half of UK consumers want to see more vegan options on menus but are more likely to order if it is labelled ‘plant-based’ instead of ‘vegan’ – a term which appears to be misunderstood even in 2022 according to the findings. The study revealed that only 50% of consumers fully understood what the term vegan means, with 9% of people believing that vegan food refers to ingredients only green in colour. Conducted by plant-based producer Meatless Farm and Brakes – one of the UK’s leading wholesalers – the findings reveal that 39% of Brits want restaurants to offer more vegan food, but are dissuaded by the menu description ‘vegan’. 52% claimed the term ‘plant-based’ was more attractive to them when …
A new study by Upfield Professional on emerging trends within the restaurant industry, finds that chefs have become more aware of ingredients and their impact since COVID. “As chefs, we are no longer simply serving up a plate of culinary entertainment, but we are also responsible for delivering a little slice of our future well-being.”
Israeli founded company Vegan-Friendly UK has launched to help publicise vegan food options in the UK foodservice sector, providing a certification to label venue which provide plant-based options on their menus. The company claims that its certification in Israel enabled restaurants to increase sales by 20% on vegan offerings.
Matt Turner, co-founder of restaurant discount card Tastecard , has spoken about the “challenging times” faced by restaurants in the current climate, citing the recent collapse of chef Jamie Oliver’s “Jamie’s Italian” restaurants, and warning that restaurant chiefs should avoid complacency and recognise veganism in order to prevent a similar fate.
The Mexican restaurant chain Del Taco has revealed that it has sold two million Beyond Meat tacos since their launch in April. Now the California based company plans to expand the offerings containing Beyond Meat ingredients.
Butlin’s, a chain of large seaside resorts in the UK operating since 1936, has revealed an upsurge of demand for plant-based food in its eateries. This trend shows that customers are looking for vegan options on their holidays and that veganism is embedded in diets, even away from home.
