# Hong Kong-Based Vegan Cheeses Le FroMAge is the Inaugural Vegan Cheese Shop in Hong Kong By Amy Duong | Published 2021-04-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-fromage References: [vegnews](https://vegnews.com/2021/3/hong-kong-gets-its-first-vegan-cheese-shop) Le FroMAge is the very first entirely vegan cheese shop based in Hong Kong. It offers over 20 [vegan cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umyum) that are all handcrafted, delivering innovative flavor palettes. It was founded by French chef Tina Barrat, who specializes in raw vegan foods. The shop offers special cheeses that are handcrafted with zero dairies with the help of cashews and almonds. Some of the notable flavors include the truffle Shamembert, the gorgonzola-style North Pole Star, the [peppercorn Cheddar Smoked Brie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supreme-cheddarton), and more. In addition to the vegan cheese options, the shop also offers all items that make up a cheeseboard with veganism in mind. There are keto bread, [vegan caviar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wunderkern), chutneys, and vegan pate that is made from mushrooms. Image Credit: Le FroMAge ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Rise of Vegan Cheese Shops:** Vegan cheese shops are popping up globally, offering a new market segment for dairy-free cheese alternatives. - **Cashew and Almond-based Cheeses:** Using cashews and almonds as a base for vegan cheese offers a new approach to plant-based cheese production. - **Innovative Vegan Flavor Palettes:** Chefs are innovating the flavor profiles of vegan cheeses, making them more appealing to a wider audience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Plant-based Food Industry:** Vegan cheese shops and alternative plant-based options are driving the growth of the plant-based food industry. - **Dairy Industry:** The rise of vegan cheese alternatives presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the traditional dairy industry to adapt and innovate. - **Specialty Food Industry:** The rise of vegan cheese shops and specialized plant-based options creates a new market segment for the specialty food industry to target and expand into. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Exceptional Plant-Based Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/julienne-bruno-vegan-cheeses.md) - [Handmade Cashew-Based Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-cheese-brand.md) - [Soy-Free Vegan Soft Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-rond-camembert.md) - [Creamy Vegan Cheese Mimics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ilchester.md) - [Canadian Vegan Cheese Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-ahead-vegan-cheez.md) - [French-Style Cashew Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpine-svviss.md) - [Oil-Based Vegan Cheese Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-cube.md) - [Future-Facing Dairy-Free Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/those-vegan-cowboys.md) - [Camembert-Inspired Vegan Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/violife-le-rond-camembert-flavour.md)