Fast-food chains like White Castle, Culver’s, and Shake Shack are shifting from plant-based meat analogs to more vegetable-focused burgers, reflecting consumer demand for natural ingredients and distinctive flavors. This trend follows a decline in popularity of faux meat patties from brands like Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat, with data indicating an 8.9% drop in imitation meat burger offerings year over year, as QSRs introduce items made from real vegetables and local produce.
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