In addition to stocking its own range of vegan cheeses, UK supermarket chain Sainsbury’s is now selling a vegan cheese platter for the holidays.
The Violife Christmas Dairy-Free Platter introduces a trio of free-from cheese alternatives that are made without dairy, soya, gluten, lactose, nuts or preservatives. The three coconut oil-based varieties that are included in the vegan cheese platter include Blu Block, Cranberry After Dinner and Mature Block.
Just a few years ago, there were few dairy-free cheese options on the market for consumers, but heightened demand for plant-based alternatives has called for the creation of satisfying substitutes, especially when it comes to holiday eating. The season can be a particularly challenging time to accommodate people with different kinds of diets, but this free-from cheese platter offers something new and exciting option that virtually anyone may try.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Plant-based Alternatives
- The demand for satisfying vegan cheese substitutes represents a growing trend for plant-based alternatives for traditional dairy products, such as cheese.
- Free-from Foods
- The rise of 'free-from' foods, which exclude common allergens from their ingredients, presents an opportunity to create new and exciting food products for those with dietary restrictions.
- Holiday Catering
- Creating unique and inclusive seasonal food offerings, like the Violife Christmas platter, can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to cater to diverse dietary needs and preferences during the holidays.
Where This Applies
- Food Retail
- Retailers can leverage the trend for plant-based alternatives and free-from foods to expand their product offerings and cater to diverse dietary needs.
- Food Manufacturing
- Manufacturers can innovate their product lines to include plant-based ingredients and create free-from options for consumers with dietary restrictions.
- Event Planning
- Event planners can create unique and inclusive food offerings, like the Violife Christmas platter, to cater to diverse dietary needs and preferences during the holiday season.
