White Castle Replaces Impossible Slider with Dr Praeger’s Veggie Patty

White Castle has introduced a new Southwest Veggie Slider made with Dr Praeger's veggie patty, following the discontinuation of their partnership with Impossible Foods and the removal of the Impossible Slider from their menu. The decision was based on customer feedback requesting more minimally processed, whole food-based meatless options, rather than plant-based meat alternatives. The new veggie slider is made from sweet potatoes, black beans, corn, bell peppers, onions, and carrots, seasoned with chipotle and BBQ flavors, and encased in a crispy rice crust.

The move reflects a trend in the US where consumers are opting for whole food-based plant protein sources like nuts, seeds, grains, and legumes over processed plant-based meat alternatives. Sales of plant-based meat have declined in supermarkets and foodservice, leading companies like White Castle to shift their offerings to align with consumer preferences. Despite the decline in popularity of plant-based meat alternatives, the demand for meat-free eating remains, albeit in a different form than in previous years.