1.   Four years ago, the association commissioned its first survey on meatless alternatives in restaurants.

2.   Burger King unveiled the BK Veggie on Monday, hoping to provide a meatless alternative to the Whopper and other fast-food fare.

3.   The company said the burger is being marketed as a meatless alternative and not as a vegetarian product.

4.   The company said the burger is being marketed as a meatless alternative and not as a vegan product.