Panera Bread’s Plans Menu That Will Be 50% Plant-Based | Eater

"Amid a growing consumer shift toward vegetarian options for health, animal-welfare, and climate reasons, the chain announced an aspirational plan to make half of its entrees plant-based; its menu already contains roughly 25% plant-based items and the company pledged to introduce at least one vegetarian option in every category by 2021. An update clarifies this is an aspirational target rather than a firm commitment to a 50% vegetarian menu by 2021, emphasizing instead the rollout of new plant-based products across categories. Expanding offerings aims to make dining out easier for people who avoid meat so they aren't limited to side salads and fries." - Jaya Saxena