# Vegan Blue Cheeses Les Petits Veganne Makes 'Le Bleu Lorrain' with Cashews and Coconut Cream By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-12-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-blue-cheese References: [plantbasednews.org](https://www.plantbasednews.org/post/french-producer-launches-vegan-camembert-cheese) & [petits-veganne.fr](http://www.petits-veganne.fr/produit/le-bleu-lorrain/) 'Le Bleu Lorrain' is a vegan blue cheese from Les Petits Veganne -- a new venture from 28-year-old vegan entrepreneur Anne Guth that specializes in making plant-based cheeses. The nut-based blue cheese is made from a few simple ingredients: raw, organic cashews, organic coconut cream, filtered water, salt and cultures. A growing demand for [plant-based alternatives to conventional dairy products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umyum) has inspired the creation of many vegan cheese products over the past few years. While many of these vegan-friendly cheeses exist in categories of their own, many cheese lovers still remain skeptical about how plant-based alternatives could possibly recreate the look and taste of favorites like [mozzarella and cheddar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supreme-cheddarton). As Guth sees it, "The most difficult thing was to create vegan 'cheeses' that appear visually beautiful." Les Petits Veganne also produces [vegan Camembert cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jay-joy-albert), a garlic soft cheese and other flavorful dairy-free alternatives. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Plant-based Cheeses:** The creation of plant-based cheeses is becoming a growing trend that opens up opportunities for innovative dairy alternatives and plant-based culinary creativity. - **Nut-based Cheeses:** With the rise of veganism and plant-based eating, nut-based cheeses are a trend that offers a healthy, dairy-free alternative with potential for manufacturing and creative culinary innovations. - **Vegan Alternatives:** Veganism presents a trend that creates opportunities for differentiation and creating new, innovative products for ethically responsible consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Food Manufacturing Industry:** The food manufacturing industry has an opportunity to expand its product line by developing innovative dairy alternatives for vegan and health-conscious consumers. - **Restaurant Industry:** As veganism becomes more popular, restaurants have an opportunity to create innovative and flavorful vegan dishes, including plant-based cheese options, to attract a new market of customers. - **Health Food Industry:** Nut-based and plant-based cheeses offer a healthy, dairy-free alternative and the trend towards health-conscious living creates opportunities for innovative culinary creations that cater to this demand. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Based Blue Cheese Crumbles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bleu-crumbles.md) - [Plant-Based Artisanal Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-artisanal-cheese.md) - [Exceptional Plant-Based Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/julienne-bruno-vegan-cheeses.md) - [Oil-Based Vegan Cheese Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-cube.md) - [Handmade Cashew-Based Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-cheese-brand.md) - [Creamy Vegan Cheese Mimics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ilchester.md) - [Coconut Oil Cream Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-cream-cheeses.md) - [Vegan Cottage Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nondairy-cashew-cottage-cheese.md) - [Plant Milk-Based Cheese Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vevan-uncreamcheese.md)