# Savory Vegan-Friendly Pies These New Delice de France Vegan Pies Have a Premium Profile By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-12-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-pies References: [conveniencestore](https://www.conveniencestore.co.uk/products/delice-de-france-adds-pies-to-its-vegan-range/600489.article) & [francedelices](http://www.francedelices.com/en/home/) These two new vegan pies have been announced by [Delice de France](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-sweet-products-delice-de-france-launches-its-holiday-range) to offer consumers a way to enjoy the flavor of savory pies without having to worry about any animal ingredients in the mix. The two new pies include the Fake & Ale square pie, which is filled with [steak-style strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-steakpieces) along with onions in a vegan ale sauce, while the Saag Mangalore square pie has cauliflower, spinach, lentils and chickpeas in a a spicy sauce. Both the products will be right at home amongst the brand's other [vegan-friendly products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veganuary-range) that speak to the changing diet of many consumers. Delice de France Sales Operations Director Jenny Bayliss spoke on the new vegan pies saying, "From Meat-Free Monday to the rise of Veganuary, plant-based diets have taken centre stage as consumers look to reduce or remove animal products from their diets. The growth of those interested in vegan or meat reduction diets looks set to continue, and with it there’s an increased expectation to see more vegan options widely available across all categories." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 9% - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Rise of Vegan Diets:** The growing interest in plant-based diets presents an opportunity for companies to develop innovative vegan-friendly food products. - **Expanding Meat-alternative Market:** The increasing demand for vegan and vegetarian options creates a space for businesses to create and market meatless alternatives with premium flavor profiles. - **Catering to Changing Consumer Preferences:** Meeting the expectations of consumers seeking vegan options across different product categories can lead to disruptive innovation and wider market reach. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can capitalize on the rise of vegan diets by developing and promoting vegan-friendly products. - **Plant-based Meat Alternatives:** The plant-based meat alternative industry has the opportunity to expand its product offerings and create premium, savory options to cater to the growing demand. - **Food Service and Catering:** The food service and catering industry can tap into the increasing popularity of vegan diets by providing high-quality, vegan-friendly options to their customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Savory Fermented Vegetable Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-pie.md) - [Masala-Infused Chickpea Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-vegan-pie.md) - [Savory Low-Carbon Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chana-rama-pie.md) - [Plant-Based Pie Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/higgidy-products.md) - [Savory Meat-Free Pastry Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walls-pastry-vegan-range.md) - [Comforting Plant-Based Pork Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porkless-pies.md) - [Seasonal Free-From Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southern-roots-vegan-bakery.md) - [Savory Regenerative Flour Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/higgidy-pies.md) - [Savory Plant-Based Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savory-plant-based-pie.md)