These deli meat innovations range from charcuterie snack packs to plant-based lunch meat alternatives. While cured and smoked deli meats have often had a bad reputation that calls into question their highly processed nature, meat brands are pushing for more ethical practices while considering health, wellness and the importance of wholesome ingredients.
Examples of wholesome deli meat products include Applegate Organics' Herb Turkey Breast which is ethically sourced, lightly seasoned and free from antibiotics. Another example is Noel's Kesania Range of low-sodium deli snacks along with Olli Salumeria's Antipasto trays which offer charcuterie snacks on-the-go while also boasting no added antibiotics or harsh preservatives.
When it comes to vegan-friendly deli options, plant-based deli meat innovations include Hellenic Farms' Fig Salami range which is flavored with orange zest, pistachio, Aleppo pepper, and cinnamon, as well as Woolworth's vegetarian cold cuts which are derived from pea proteins.
20 Deli Meat Innovations
From Charcuterie Snack Packs to Plant-Based Deli Meat Alternatives:
Jana Pijak — Mar 21, 2019 — Lifestyle
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Libation-Friendly Meat Chips
The Made for Drink Meat Snacks are Crunchy and Satisfying
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Low-Sodium Deli Packs
Noel's Kesania Range Offers Healthy Meat Snacks That Don't Skip on Flavor
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On-The-Go Antipasto Snacks
Olli Salumeria's Antipasto Trays are a Convenient Take on Gourmet
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Millennial-Targeted Meat Snacks
These Columbus Meat and Cheese Snacks are Convenient to Enjoy
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Crispy Meat Chips
UNION's 'Charcuterie Crisps' Add Flavor and Texture to a Modern Food Spread
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Charcuterie Snack Packs
Applegate Naturals' Charcuterie Plate is Made for On-the-Go Enjoyment
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Plant-Based Sweet Sausages
Quorn's Meatless Sweet Apple Sausages are a Good Source of Protein
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All-Natural Turkey Deli Snacks
Hillshire Farms' Oven Roasted Turkey Breast is Preservative-Free
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Greek Fig-Based Salamis
The Hellenic Farms Fig Salamis are a Tasty Alternative to Meat
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Vegan Deli Meats
Quorn Released a New Line of Vegan Deli Meat Slices
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Premium Artisan Sandwich Breads
The Warburtons Bistro Deli Buns Come in Two Varieties
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Romantic Salami Bouquets
The Olympia Provisions Salami Bouquet Features Artisanal Cured Meats
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Grass-Fed Pork Sausages
The New Food Collective's Sausages are the First Pork to Be AGA-Certified
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Plant-Based Deli Alternatives
Woolworth's Vegetarian Cold Cuts are Derived from Pea Proteins
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Ethical Turkey Products
Applegate Organics' Herb Turkey Breast is a Wholesome Protein Source
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Muti-Meat Sandwiches
Arby's New 5 Meat Mega Stack Sandwich Features a Mouthful of Deli Meat
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Beer-Flavored Cured Meats
The Columbus Craft Meats India Pale Ale Salami is Deliciously Artisanal
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Iconic Deli Subscription Services
Katz’s Deli is Now Offering Deliveries of its Famous Foods
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Plant-Based Deli Sandwiches
McAlister’s Deli's New Chimichurri Sandwich is Completely Meat-Free
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Vegan-Friendly Deli Slices
Felsineo, the Leading Italian Meat Brand is Launching 'Felsineo Veg'
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Tech-Fueled Alt Meats
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Beet Jerky Snacks
Theo’s Plant-Based Makes Savory, Soy-Free & Vegan Jerky
Senior-Friendly Snacks
These Packaged Snacks Speak to the Needs of Senior Snackers
Vegan Charcuterie Kits
C’est Lä Vé's Variety Charcuterie Packs Share Snackable Samples
Better-for-You Snack Rebrands
Eat Real's New Rebranding Highlights Nutritious Ingredients
Sweet Potato Jerky Snacks
Theo's Plant-Based Debuted a New Snack at Expo West
Meat Alternative Egg Bites
Veggies Made Great's Frittata Bites Now Include Beyond Meat® Options
Bean-Based Alt Meats
Heinz's Meatless Burgers & Mince are "Powered by Beanz"
Authentic Plant-Based Meat Alternatives
Savor-Lyfe CI from Lalleman Bio-Ingredients is Versatile
Savory Mess-Free Prepackaged Sandwiches
Smucker’s Uncrustables Now Come in Meat and Cheese Flavors
Plant-Based Meat Products
The Tofoo Co Teams Up with Temple of Seitan on New Plant-Based Products
Versatile Chicken-Like Strips
Alpha Foods Plant-Based Chicken Strips are Made with HME Technology
Plant-Based Parisian Sandwiches
La Vie's Vegan Club Sandwiches Come in Three Varieties
Plant-Based Grilled Meats
Kraft Heinz Launches Plant-Based Hot Dogs and Sausages with NotCo
Plant-Based Lunch Kits
Mighty Yum's Reformulated Kits are Now Soy-Free and Gluten-Free
Vegan Ground Meat Mixtures
Trader Joe's New Meatless Ground is a Vegan Ground Meat Substitute
Exceptional Plant-Based Cheeses
These Vegan Cheeses Aim to Be First Choices, Not Alternatives
Duck-Inspired Plant-Based Meats
Planted Plant-Based Hoisin Duck is the First of its Kind
Sweet Pickle Dips
Plucky Pickle Dip's Two New Dips Blend Cream Cheese & White Beans
Cultivated Pet Foods
Meatly is Introducing the UK to a Sustainable, Ethical Pet Food Solution
Plant-Based Iconic Cheese Spreads
The New Philadelphia Plant Based Spread Targets Flexitarians
Plant-Fueled Snack Packs
GOOD PLANeT Foods' Snack Packs Share Nuts & Plant-Based Cheese
Innovative Plant-Based Food Brands
Black Sheep Foods Adds More Flavor to the Plant-Based Diet
Vegan-Friendly Cuban Sandwiches
Native Foods Has Just Released Its New Cubano Sandwich
Vegan Luncheon Meat Snacks
OmniFoods & 7-Eleven Hawaii Launched Plant-Based Katsu Musubi
Plant-Based Chicken Alternatives
Recreate Foods Makes Nuggets, Filets & More for Foodservice
Olive Oil Cheeses
GOOD PLANeT Foods' New Line Addresses Demand from Flexitarians
Free-From Cracker Thins
Kallø Launched Its First Plant-Based, Gluten-Free Crackers
Upcycled Meat Alternatives
Migros Crafts Alt Meat from Spent Brewer’s Grain
Cheesy Artisan Meat Snacks
These New Country Archer Provisions Products Come in Two Options
Versatile Meat Alternatives
These Better Balance Meat Alternatives Come in Five Varieties
Plant-Based QSR Sandwiches
Subway® Reveals its New Plant-Based Sub, the Plant Picante
Plant-Based Sausage Appetizers
The Savorly's Puff Pastry Dogs are a Modern Take on a Classic
Flavored Vegan Crisps
Walkers Launches a Collection of New Vegan Crisps in Three Flavors
Artisanal Plant-Based Sausages
These New Tofurky Sausages Come in Two Flavors
Premium Alt Proteins
Abbot's Makes Plant-Rich Proteins Like Ground "Beef" & Fajita Chick'n
Crispy Meat-Free Chicken Products
Tender’lish Includes Four Delicious Chicken Alternatives
Blended Meat Brands
Paul's Table Blends Plant-Based Meat & Animal Components
Plant-Based Loins
Juicy Marbles' Large Whole-Cut Loin is Made with Soy & Wheat
Nutritious Organ Meat Snacks
Ancestral Beef Blend Meat Sticks Come in Two Flavors
Delicious Plant-Based Dips
Gotham Greens Recently Released a Range of Fan-Favorite Dips
Plant Milk Cheese Spreads
These Plant Milk Cheese Spreads are Made with Cheesemaking Methods
Fridge-Free Protein Snack Packs
Whisps Protein Snackers Come with Meat, Cheese and Fruit
Plant-Based Cream Cheese Spreads
Oatly Introduces a Plant-Based Version of its Cream Cheese Spread
Plant-Powered Tuna Salads
John West's Plant-Based Salads Feature a Tuna-Style Protein Alternative
Mycelium-Based Meatless Products
Meati Foods Uses AI to Fuel Its Research
Climate-Friendly Salmon Alternatives
Salmoonish is Protein-Packed, Omega-Rich & Plant-Based
Aromatic Plant-Based Sausages
The Latest 'Beyond Sausage' Products Are Delicious and Nutritious
Plant-Based Kebab Skewers
Unilever's The Vegetarian Butcher Launches a New Plant-Based Kebab
Better-for-You Hot Dogs
These Organic Uncured Grass Fed Beef Hot Dogs are USDA-Certified Organic
Gut-Friendly Snacking Pickles
Cleveland Kitchen's Pickle Chips are Lightly Fermented
Delectable Plant-Based Bacons
The 'NoBacon 2.0' Strips Look, Taste and Cook Like Real Bacon
Plant-Based Cream Cheeses
Philadelphia Cream Cheese Launches New Plant-Based Spread Nationally
Chef-Approved Plant-Based Meats
These Redefine Meat Products are Arriving in the European Market
Plant-Based Cheese Stadiums
Violife is Sharing 100% Vegan Snack Boxes for the Super Bowl LVII
Nostalgic Vegan Fast Food
Mr.Charlie's Meatless Meals Make Adults Feel Like Kids Again
Seitan-Based Vegan Steaks
This Plant-Based Steak is Crafted With Low-Fat Wheat Gluten
Smoky Vegan Pepperoni Slices
Trader Joe's New Vegan Pepperoni is a Faux Meat Pizza Topper
Ready-to-Eat Plant-Based Meals
Home Chef and Impossible Foods Created Two Vegetarian Meal Options
Meat-Free Deli Proteins
Quorn Launches the New Meat-Free Deli Products with Enhanced Flavors
Whole-Cut Vegan Chicken Breasts
TiNDLE TrueCut Technology Delivers Unrivaled Taste and Texture
Hybrid Meat Vegetable Concepts
Leyu Li Presents Broccopork, Mushchicken, and Peaf Hybrids
Semi-Finished Plant-Based Beef Products
These BENEO Beef Alternatives Come in Two Varieties
Premade Charcuterie Boards
The Columbus Craft Meats Handcrafted Charcuterie Board is at Walmart
Protein-Packed Charcuterie Bites
Air Meats Chorizo is Half Chorizo, Half Nuts and Rice
Collaboration YouTuber Meat Snacks
The Sides Meat Snacking Range Includes Three Options
Cultivated Canned Pet Foods
Omni & Meatly Developed Pet Food Made with Cultivated Chicken Protein
Plant-Powered Delicacies
"Voie Gras" is Made with Soy, Miso Paste and Truffle
Homestyle Plant-Powered Dips
Growee Foods' Dips Show Off the Goodness of Veggies, Fruits & Spices
Meat-Free Frozen Appetizers
These Plant Up Plant-Based Frozen Appetizers are Arriving in Canada
All-Natural Meat Snack Ranges
These Greenridge Meat Snacks Come in Four Flavors
Cultivated Chicken Breakfast Sandwiches
UPSIDE Foods Unveiled Its Next Generation of Products
Grab-and-Go Meatless Steaks
Pukka's Vegan No Steak Slice is Ready to Enjoy Anywhere, Hot or Cold
Southern Recipe Plant-Based Products
The Vegetarian Butcher’s ‘Hentastic’ is Tender and Juicy
Plant-Based Snacking Sausages
Richmond's Mini Vegan Sausages are Low in Sugar, Fat & Salt
Heart-Healthy Plant-Based Meats
Beyond Meat Plant-Based Crumbles Have an Improved New Recipe
Vegan Mushroom Jerkys
Functional Mushroom Company 'Meati' Debuted a New Jerky Snack
Faux Meat Chicken Sandwiches
Plnt Burger's Crispy Chik’n Sandwich Features a Meati Crispy Cutlet
Prosciutto-Wrapped Cheeses
This Meat and Cheese Combination Will Enhance your Charcuterie Game
Remixed Italian Sandwiches
Tender Greens' New Di Stefano Mozz Sandwich Features a California Twist
Collaborative Charcuterie Kits
Olympia Provisions & Cheese Sex Death Launch a New Charcuterie Kit
Fiber-Based Meat Packaging
This Chilled Meat Packaging Reduces Plastic by 90%
Vegan Veggie Sausages
Plant Provisions Offers a Line of Plant-Based Veggie Sausages and Slices
Deli-Inspired Sliced Meats
These Hormel Natural Choice Deli Meats are 100% Natural
Meatless Turkey Alternatives
OMV! Vegan No Turkey Features a Crispy "Skin" Coating
Plant-Based Meat Pizzas
The New York Sicilian General Assembly Pizza Has Impossible Beef
Artisan Charcuterie Sets
This Salami Charcuterie Set from Charlito's Cocina is Ethically Sourced
Dairy Alternative Cheese Products
Bel Brands USA Announced Several New Plant-Based Cheese Products
Expanded Plant-Based Sandwich Ranges
The Urban Eat Roots Range Now Has New Options and Branding
Plant-Based Retailer Breakfast Sandwiches
The 7-Eleven Plant-Based Breakfast Sandwich is Tasty
Steak-Inspired Meat Alternatives
The Beyond Steak Plant-Based Seared Tips are Low in Saturated Fat
Plant-Based Cheesesteak Sandwiches
Native Foods is Serving Up a New Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich
Soy Protein Luncheon Meats
This Vegan Luncheon Meat Alternative is Free Of Animal Products
Plant-Powered Cheese Boards
Aldi's Vegan Cheese Board Features Cheddar, Brie & Wensleydale
Accessible Non-Dairy Spreads
Misha's Kind Foods Offers a Range of Healthy Cheese Alternatives
Sustainable Canned Seafood Products
Wild Planet Foods is Introducing Five New Products
Sustainable Meat Preservatives
Corbion Debuts a New Sustainable Meat Antioxidant for Preservation
Spanish Charcuterie Brands
Mercado Famous Delivers Lush Charcuterie Creations to Your Door
Vegan-Friendly Sausage Rolls
The Plant-Based Brand Squeaky Bean Just Debuted Vegan Sausage Rolls
Limited-Edition Meatless Sandwiches
PLNT Burger's Chik’n Parm Promotes Sustainable Choices
Lamb-Inspired Meat Alternatives
PLNT Plant-Based Lamb Strips Pair Well with Indian Curry
Repositioned Deli Meat Brands
The Hormel Natural Choice Brand Debuted a Refreshed Image
Pretzel-Creme Snack Packs
Funky Mello Launches a New Snack Pack Inspired by Old Snack Trends
Cultivated Smoked Duck Meats
Meatiply Debuted Asia’s First Cultivated Smoked Duck Breast
Protein-Packed Meatless Nuggets
Tyson Foods Has Launched Its First Line Of Plant-Based Nuggets
Convenient Protein-Packed Meat Sticks
Country Archer Provisions Launches the Two New Meat Snacks
Versatile Vegan Ham Products
Rügenwalder Mühle Vegan Ham Spicker Type Meat Sausage is Smoky
Plant-Based Concession Stands
Wicked Kitchen Opened a Stand with the Minnesota Timberwolves
Festive Vegan-Friendly Food Products
The Tesco Vegan Christmas Range is Packed with Options
Cost-Conscious Jackfruit Products
Biff's Creates Competitively Priced Alternatives to Alt Meat
Nitrate-Free Deli Meats
New Jersey-Based Rovagnati Launches a Nitrite-Free Line of Meats
Juicy Plant-Powered Steaks
Chunk Foods Makes Whole-Cut Alt Meats with Fermentation
Slow-Aged Salami Meat Snacks
Volpi Salami Stix are Made with All-Natural Ingredients
Meat-Free Deli Slices
The 'Deli-Licious' Range is High in Proteins & Free From Animal Products
Freshly Sliced QSR Meats
Subway Sliced Deli Meats are Arriving to Elevate the Diner Experience
Gourmet Charcuterie Meat Snacks
These Schaller & Weber Salami Sticks are Ready to Enjoy
Vegan Minced Pork Substitutes
Rügenwalder Mühle Just Debuted New Plant-Based Mühlen Chili Mett
Allergen-Free Alt Meats
Novameat Makes Plant-Based Whole Cuts Without Gluten or Soy
Meat-Free Pepperoni Products
Before the Butcher Plant-Based Pepperoni is Made with Pea Protein
Cultivated Turkey Sandwiches
SuperMeat Recreated the Famous 'Moist Maker' Sandwich with a Twist
Vegan Product-Promoting Supermarket Campaigns
Lidl Equalizes Prices for Vegan & Non-Vegan Products
Cold-Pressed Fruit Jerky Snacks
Solely Fruit Jerky Multipacks Come in Three Varieties
Vegan Smoked Salmon Slices
Squeaky Bean's Plant-Based Smoked Salmon is Ready to Eat
Naturally Smoked Plant-Based Sausages
Vegami's Plant-Based Salami Celebrates Simple Veggies
Christmas-Themed Sandwich Ranges
The Urban Eat Festive Range Includes Three New Products
Plant-Based Beef Sandwiches
Native Foods' New Italian Beef Sandwich is Made with Faux Roast Beef
Dairy-Free Goat Cheeses
Treeline's Goat Cheese Alternatives Elevate Salads, Pizzas & Sandwiches
Ready-to-Eat Plant-Based Meals
Beyond Meals from Beyond Meat Prioritize Plant-Based Convenience
Ultra-Fresh Deli Meals
Fresh Food For Now Debuts a New Assortment of Sandwiches, Salads, and Wraps
Allergy-Friendly Flatbreads
Daiya's New Products are Plant-Based and Allergen-Friendly
Vegan Tuna Prototypes
Loryma Debuts a Vegan Fish Prototype Created from Plant-Based Ingredients
Premium Sliced Salami Meats
Land O’Frost Sliced Hard Salami is By-Product-Free
Premium QSR Deli Sandwiches
Subway Introduces the New 'Deli Heroes' Sub Collection
Shelf-Stable Vegan Salamis
Renegade Foods Created Industry-First Vegan Deli Meats
Naturally Smoked Tuna Products
Table One Smoked Tunas are Targeted Towards Flexitarians
Piquant Plant-Based Chicken Products
These New Impossible Foods Products Come in Three Varieties
Heritage-Driven Deli Products
These Rovagnati Products Streamline Entertaining or Snacking
Plant-Based Smoked Bacon
La Vie's Vegan Bacon is Rich in Protein, Taste and Texture
Meat-Free Retailer Expansions
Continente is Adding a Range of Meat and Cheese Alternatives