# Vegan Cheese Platters Violife's Platter Offers Free-From Alternatives for the Holidays By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-11-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-cheese-platter References: [livekindly.co](https://www.livekindly.co/vegan-cheeseboard-platters-sainsburys/) & [sainsburys](https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/gb/groceries/dairy-and-lactose-free-cheese/violife-christmas-gift-pack-450g?langId=44&storeId=10151&krypto=MLJd2DaUs%2FbaYKBOEOA3w%2Fc9nzlp%2F1cu%2FkmddJzCbNkMtbJmcpmap4BlMqfr3zdqdOyW7%2FbOHjUTJNt0l6fkx0wPdELEt6Weopv0YEU2jpOh2E%2FSVnLYP3ZZBZbWuC9mi37h5deuvIh44l3Q87Q3f6Rym%2B%2Bihvbj4lF6R8sr7ao%3D&ddkey=https%3Agb%2Fgroceries%2Fdairy-and-lactose-free-cheese%2Fviolife-christmas-gift-pack-450g) In addition to stocking its own range of vegan cheeses, UK supermarket chain [Sainsbury’s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cathedral-city-our-plant-based-range) is now selling a vegan cheese platter for the holidays. The [Violife](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/violife-vegan-blue) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-cheese-board) offers something new and exciting option that virtually anyone may try. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Powered Cheese Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-cheese-board.md) - [Vegan Blue Cheese Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/violife-vegan-blue.md) - [Soy-Free Vegan Soft Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-rond-camembert.md) - [Camembert-Inspired Vegan Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/violife-le-rond-camembert-flavour.md) - [Mature Alt Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/violife-cheddarton.md) - [Coconut Oil Cream Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-cream-cheeses.md) - [Plant-Based Mature Cheddar Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supreme-cheddarton.md) - [Versatile Vegan Cheese Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairyfree-cheese-alternatives.md) - [Creamy Vegan Cheese Mimics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ilchester.md)