Tag: Fast food innovation

In 2021, the McPlant burger was awarded Burger of the Year at the PETA Vegan Food Awards. This recognition highlighted the success of McDonald's first plant-based burger, developed in partnership with Beyond Meat, in satisfying the demand for meat-free alternatives.

While popular rivals have embraced plant-based meat substitutes, Wendy's has approached the trend cautiously, with a number of regional and limited-time plant-based burger options launched over the years. These have included the Spicy Black Bean Burger in the US and the Plantiful burger in Canada, though no nationwide, permanent option exists currently.