McDonald’s UK has decided to drop the majority of its meat-free menu items due to poor sales, discontinuing popular choices such as the Vegetable Deluxe burger and Veggie Dippers. This move has caused backlash from vegetarian and vegan consumers, although the McPlant burger, featuring a plant-based patty and dairy-free cheese, will still be available for now. The company stated that it is constantly listening to customer feedback and may be exploring new meat-free options in the future.

In contrast, McDonald's Canada recently introduced the McVeggie burger, which has received positive feedback from test markets. This breaded vegetable patty burger is specifically tailored for the Canadian market and offers a new meat-free option for customers. With the fast-food industry increasingly looking to reduce their environmental footprint, the availability and popularity of meat-free menu items continue to be significant.