Many consumers are opting to avoid eating animal-based products for both ethical and environmental reasons, and rands are responding to this shift in consumer preference with plant-based alternatives, like the new Applewood Vegan Slices.
These plant-powered cheese alternatives are great for adding to both sandwiches and burgers and were made in collaboration with Vbites. The vegan strips boast a smooth and creamy flavor profile and are said to "melt beautifully" atop foods. Heather Mills, the founder of Vbites, said: "There’s no lactose, milk, eggs, soy, nuts or gluten in Applewood Vegan, it’s dairy free and cholesterol-free but it’s packed with the taste that vegans, veggies, and flexitarians want in their sandwiches and lunch boxes."
Smoky Vegan Cheese Strips
Applewood's Vegan Slices Are Great for Adding to Sandwiches
Trend Themes
1. Plant-based Cheese Alternatives - Opportunity for brands to explore new plant-based alternatives for animal-based products and cater to the growing consumer preference for ethical and environmental concerns.
2. Vegan Convenience Foods - Opportunity for brands to offer vegan and plant-based food options with convenience in packaging and ease of use.
3. Dairy-free Cheese - Opportunity for brands to make cheese alternatives that are dairy-free and cholesterol-free and cater to those with dietary restrictions and health-conscious consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Plant-based Food Industry - Innovative chances for plant-based food industry players to diversify their product line and cater to the vegan consumer market.
2. Convenience Food Industry - Opportunities for convenience food industry to capitalize on the growing trend of veganism and cater to the needs of the fast-paced lifestyle of urban consumers.
3. Dairy Industry - Opportunity for the dairy industry to enter into plant-based cheese alternatives and cater to a new segment of consumers with ethical and environmental concerns.