# Plant-Based Charcuterie Vegan charcuterie boards become more popular. By [Mishal Omar](https://www.trendhunter.com/MishalO) | Published Jul 16, 2021 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/plantbased-charcuterie ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.0/10 - Evidence articles: 7 ## What is the Plant-Based Charcuterie trend? **Plant-Based Charcuterie:** Brands are increasingly offering individual cheese and meat products, or entire collections, designed for charcuterie boards that are completely plant-based--catering to people with restricted diets. ## The consumer insight behind the Plant-Based Charcuterie trend The variety that now exists in the alternative ingredients market is such that consumers are able to experiment with what they consume in this space, rather than taking what they can get. This includes taking part in food rituals and traditions that were once difficult to engage with as vegetarians or vegans. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 7 featured examples - Articles from: Aug 27, 2020 to Nov 24, 2022 - Published: Jul 16, 2021 - Patterns: [Cyclicality](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/cyclicality) - Megatrends: [Curation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/curation), [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Examples of the Plant-Based Charcuterie trend 7 featured examples from Aug 27, 2020 to Nov 24, 2022. - [Plant-Based Artisan Charcuterie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-charcuterie): Renegade Food's Vegan Charcuterie (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative plant-based products to cater to the rising demand for vegan and vegetarian options in the food industry. - [Charcuterie-Ready Plant-Based Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nurishh-cheese-alternatives): These New Nurishh Cheese Alternatives Come in Two Options (Category: Marketing) Implication: The dairy alternatives industry can benefit from the expanding plant-based cheese range trend by developing new and innovative products that cater to a variety of popular cheese t… - [Vegan Charcuterie Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-charcuterie-box): Harry & David and Renegade Foods Curated the Vegan Charcuterie Collection (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Food delivery companies and meal kit providers can collaborate with vegan charcuterie makers to offer vegan meal options and attract health-conscious and ethical consumers. - [Plant-Based Charcuterie Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charcuterie-bar): Wicked BOLD Vegan Kitchen is Opening with a Sober Bar (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The food and beverage industry can capitalize on the growing demand for plant-based and alcohol-free options with creative concepts like plant-based charcuterie bars and sober bar… - [Vegan-Friendly Pâte Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-pte): The Plantcraft Plant-Based Pâte Has a Free-From Recipe (Category: Marketing) Implication: Plant-based pâte products can disrupt traditional meat-based charcuterie and appetizer options in the packaged food industry. - [Plant-Based Deli Meats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koji-meat): Prime Roots Launches 'Koji Meat' Line for Bulk Deli Sales (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Prime Roots launches Koji Meat deli line, indicating a growing trend toward plant-based meat products as a more sustainable and healthy alternative to animal-based meat products. - [Vegan Blue Cheese Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/violife-vegan-blue): Violife Vegan Blue Has a Crumbly Texture and Premium Flavor (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Food and beverage companies have the opportunity to develop and market innovative vegan cheese alternatives. **Workshop question:** How is your brand offering realistic alternative ingredients? ## Themes within the Plant-Based Charcuterie trend ### Alternative Ingredients Market The variety in the alternative ingredients market is such that consumers are able to experiment with what they consume, rather than taking what they can get. ### Vegan-Friendly Products Vegan-friendly options are expanding into new categories such as charcuterie, providing meat-free ways to enjoy appetizers and portfolios. ### Curated Vegan Collections Companies are now offering curated vegan collections of meat-free options, catering to an expanding market of consumers. ## What the Plant-Based Charcuterie trend means for industry ### For Food Products and Services Food companies can leverage the trend toward alternative ingredients and curated vegan options to create new meat-free products and services. ### For Retail Retailers can benefit from expanding their product offerings to meet the growing demand for curated vegan and meat-free options. ### For Hospitality Hotels, restaurants, and other hospitality businesses can offer curated vegan options as part of their menus, catering to a growing market of consumers with dietary restrictions. ## Trend signals for Plant-Based Charcuterie Trend score 5.0 out of 10, from popularity 79%, activity 59%, freshness 12%. - Popularity: 79% - Activity: 59% - Freshness: 12% ## Recent trend clusters - [Menu Mediation](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/bar-menu-curation) (Lifestyle) - [Territory Bottlings](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/exclusive-spirits-release) (Lifestyle) - [Flavor Franchising](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/dessert-menu-rotation) (Lifestyle) - [Access Framing](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/exclusive-spirits-releases) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Lifestyle - [Urban-Life Cocktail Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-life-cocktail-menus) - [Brick Tower Bathhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-tower-bathhouses) - [Fashionable Frozen Yogurts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aritzias-aok-caf) - [Fragrant Body Care Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-fridays-body-collection1) All articles: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle)