Today’s Solutions: February 21, 2026

From pumpkin spice lattes to frappuccinos, Starbucks is famous for its signature menu items. Next week, a fake meat meal will join the menu as the coffee giant unveils its Beyond Meat breakfast sandwich in stores across Canada.

Earlier this year, Starbucks announced its new corporate sustainability goals including a more extensive plant-based milk menu. Adding alternative meats to their repertoire is another step towards a more environmentally-friendly future. 

Aside from being a greener option than traditional meats, plant-based meats have swept the market as popular brands like Impossible Foods and Beyond Burger have surged into fast food and haute cuisine restaurants. These plant-based options are available at most fast-food restaurants including McDonald’s, KFC, and Burger King. It was only a matter of time before Starbucks joined the trend. 

The company has not announced when plant-based meat sandwiches will be available internationally, but with the growing demand for tasty and planet-friendly meat options, you will certainly see fake meat products in a Starbucks near you soon!

Solutions News Source Print this article
More of Today's Solutions

The Ocean Cleanup’s sunglasses fund even more cleanup missions

We at The Optimist Daily have been following The Ocean Cleanup project since its first plastic-capturing voyage back in 2019. From that point forward, ...

Read More

A historic win for animal rights: Spain passes law against domestic animal abuse

Earlier this month, Spanish legislators unanimously approved a bill to improve the welfare of animals. The bill was accompanied by a modification of the ...

Read More

New York State passes nation’s first statewide ban on fossil fuel use i...

New York State recently approved groundbreaking legislation mandating all-electric new construction, making it the first state in the US to prohibit the use of ...

Read More

What the ruck? Transform your daily walks into high-efficacy workouts with ru...

Are you prepared to take your regular walks to the next level? Say hello to rucking, a new fitness trend that is changing the ...

Read More