Portugal-based retailer Continente has announced it will be expanding its range of meat and cheese alternatives in response to changing consumer lifestyles.
The products will be from The Vegetarian Butcher and Quevana, which offer high-quality alternatives to conventional meats and cheeses for vegetarians and flexitarians alike. The retailer will introduced the soy-based minced meat alternative from The Vegetarian Butcher alongside a series of semi-cured plant-based cheeses from Quevana. The availability of the products comes as a big step in the industry as part of a larger shift towards plant-based fare.
The new plant-based products arriving at Continente will be anchored by the brand's existing private label options as well as vegan offerings from additional brands shoppers are sure to recognize like Nurishh, Magnum and Valsoia.
Meat-Free Retailer Expansions
Continente is Adding a Range of Meat and Cheese Alternatives
Trend Themes
1. Expanding Meat-free Alternatives - The expansion of meat and cheese alternatives by Continente reflects the growing demand for plant-based options in the retail industry.
2. Shift Towards Plant-based Fare - The introduction of The Vegetarian Butcher and Quevana products at Continente signifies the industry's larger movement towards plant-based food.
3. Growing Vegan Offerings - Continente's inclusion of vegan options from recognizable brands like Nurishh, Magnum, and Valsoia highlights the increased availability and variety of plant-based products in the market.
Industry Implications
1. Retail - Continente's expansion of meat and cheese alternatives demonstrates the potential for growth and innovation in the retail industry by catering to changing consumer lifestyles.
2. Food and Beverage - The introduction of plant-based options by Continente reflects the evolving preferences of consumers and the disruptive innovation opportunities in the food and beverage industry.
3. Vegetarian and Vegan - Continente's collaboration with The Vegetarian Butcher, Quevana, Nurishh, Magnum, and Valsoia signifies the expanding market for vegetarian and vegan products and the potential for disruptive innovation within this industry.