In addition to stocking its own range of vegan cheeses, UK supermarket chain Sainsbury’s is now selling a vegan cheese platter for the holidays.
The Violife Christmas Dairy-Free Platter introduces a trio of free-from cheese alternatives that are made without dairy, soya, gluten, lactose, nuts or preservatives. The three coconut oil-based varieties that are included in the vegan cheese platter include Blu Block, Cranberry After Dinner and Mature Block.
Just a few years ago, there were few dairy-free cheese options on the market for consumers, but heightened demand for plant-based alternatives has called for the creation of satisfying substitutes, especially when it comes to holiday eating. The season can be a particularly challenging time to accommodate people with different kinds of diets, but this free-from cheese platter offers something new and exciting option that virtually anyone may try.
Vegan Cheese Platters
Violife's Platter Offers Free-From Alternatives for the Holidays
Trend Themes
1. Plant-based Alternatives - The demand for satisfying vegan cheese substitutes represents a growing trend for plant-based alternatives for traditional dairy products, such as cheese.
2. Free-from Foods - The rise of 'free-from' foods, which exclude common allergens from their ingredients, presents an opportunity to create new and exciting food products for those with dietary restrictions.
3. Holiday Catering - Creating unique and inclusive seasonal food offerings, like the Violife Christmas platter, can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to cater to diverse dietary needs and preferences during the holidays.
Industry Implications
1. Food Retail - Retailers can leverage the trend for plant-based alternatives and free-from foods to expand their product offerings and cater to diverse dietary needs.
2. Food Manufacturing - Manufacturers can innovate their product lines to include plant-based ingredients and create free-from options for consumers with dietary restrictions.
3. Event Planning - Event planners can create unique and inclusive food offerings, like the Violife Christmas platter, to cater to diverse dietary needs and preferences during the holiday season.