# Plant-Based Artisan Charcuterie Renegade Food's Vegan Charcuterie By Jana Pijak | Published 2020-08-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-charcuterie References: [renegadefood](https://renegadefood.com/pages/products) Renegade Food's [plant-based charcuterie collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bodega-snacking-duo) consists of three [artisan and meat-free salamis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coro-foods). They include a vegan Soppressata -- a Calabrian delicacy that features flavors from Southern Italy -- a Tuscan-inspired Toscana salami with wild fennel seeds, and a Spanish style spiced Chorizo. Crafted with organic, plant-based ingredients, the brand's products have taken 10 years to formulate. They each blend raw ingredients with traditional smoking techniques for an enhanced flavor profile that is inspired by real meat snacks. Each charcuterie product is also packed with "18 grams of protein per serving, with super-foods like mushrooms, garlic and olive oil" featured along with "gut-friendly pre and probiotics like fermented miso and apple cider vinegar." Additionally, each [Renegade Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salami-lorraine) product boasts flavor notes and suggested food and wine pairings, adding to an elevated vegan dining experience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, 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 - **Plant-based Charcuterie:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new plant-based meat alternatives that mimic the flavors and textures of traditional charcuterie. - **Artisan Vegan Salamis:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create artisanal vegan salamis with unique flavors and ingredients to cater to the growing demand for plant-based charcuterie. - **Enhanced Flavor Profile:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Use innovative techniques to enhance the flavor profile of plant-based charcuterie, making it more appealing to a wider audience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Plant-based Foods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative plant-based products to cater to the rising demand for vegan and vegetarian options in the food industry. - **Meat Alternatives:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new meat alternatives that offer the taste, texture, and nutritional benefits of meat while being plant-based. - **Artisan Food Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce advanced manufacturing processes and machinery to produce high-quality artisan vegan food products at scale. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gourmet Vegan Salami Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salami-lorraine.md) - [Vegan Charcuterie Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-charcuterie-box.md) - [Shelf-Stable Vegan Salamis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-deli-meats.md) - [Vegan Charcuterie Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/variety-charcuterie-packs.md) - [Plant-Based Dry-Cured Salami Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-vie-salami-sticks.md) - [Naturally Smoked Plant-Based Sausages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegami.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Sandwich Toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cured-meat-style-slices.md) - [Vegan Veggie Sausages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-provision.md) - [Beef-Based Charcuterie Proteins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brooklyn-cured.md)