Panda Express Has Thoughts About the Petition Demanding It Put Beyond Orange Chicken Back on the Menu

A petition to bring back Panda Express's Beyond the Original Orange Chicken is gaining support from fans who miss the popular plant-based entrée. Despite initial success and positive feedback, the vegan option was discontinued, leading to a petition on Change.org started by a vegetarian customer craving the dish. While Panda Express has not confirmed if the vegan orange chicken will return, they acknowledge the demand and interest for innovative plant-based options like BTOOC.

Panda Express's collaboration with Beyond Meat reflects a broader trend of introducing plant-based options in the fast-food sector. Beyond Meat has worked with various chains under Yum! Brands to develop plant-based proteins and menu items, with successes in international markets such as the UK. The partnership between Beyond Meat and fast-food chains highlights the growing consumer demand for plant-based options and the need for innovation in the industry.