# Smoky Vegan Cheese Strips Applewood's Vegan Slices Are Great for Adding to Sandwiches By Grace Mahas | Published 2020-03-24 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-slices References: [veganfoodandliving](https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/news/applewoods-smoked-vegan-cheese-is-now-available-in-slices/) & [veganfoodandliving](https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/news/applewoods-smoked-vegan-cheese-is-now-available-in-slices/) Many consumers are opting to avoid eating animal-based products for both ethical and environmental reasons, and rands are responding to this shift in consumer preference with [plant-based alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supreme-cheddarton), like the new [Applewood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/applewood-vegan-bites) Vegan Slices. These plant-powered cheese alternatives are great for adding to both sandwiches and burgers and were made in collaboration with Vbites. The [vegan strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-bacon-style-strips) boast a smooth and creamy flavor profile and are said to "melt beautifully" atop foods. Heather Mills, the founder of Vbites, said: “There’s no lactose, milk, eggs, soy, nuts or gluten in Applewood Vegan, it’s dairy free and cholesterol-free but it’s packed with the taste that vegans, veggies, and flexitarians want in their sandwiches and lunch boxes." Image Credit: Vegan Food and Living, Applewood ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Plant-based Cheese Alternatives:** Opportunity for brands to explore new plant-based alternatives for animal-based products and cater to the growing consumer preference for ethical and environmental concerns. - **Vegan Convenience Foods:** Opportunity for brands to offer vegan and plant-based food options with convenience in packaging and ease of use. - **Dairy-free Cheese:** Opportunity for brands to make cheese alternatives that are dairy-free and cholesterol-free and cater to those with dietary restrictions and health-conscious consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Plant-based Food Industry:** Innovative chances for plant-based food industry players to diversify their product line and cater to the vegan consumer market. - **Convenience Food Industry:** Opportunities for convenience food industry to capitalize on the growing trend of veganism and cater to the needs of the fast-paced lifestyle of urban consumers. - **Dairy Industry:** Opportunity for the dairy industry to enter into plant-based cheese alternatives and cater to a new segment of consumers with ethical and environmental concerns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Snack-Sized Vegan Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/applewood-vegan-bites.md) - [Vegan American-Style Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/richs-plantbased-cheese.md) - [Rapid-Melting American Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/violife-just-like-american-slices-easy-melt.md) - [Protein-Rich Cheese Slice Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-slices.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Sandwich Toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cured-meat-style-slices.md) - [Vegan Cheese Slices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notcheese-american-style.md) - [Plant-Based Cheddar Slices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cultured-plantbased-cheddar-slices.md) - [Cooking-Ready Vegan Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-cheese-products.md) - [Carrot-Based Cheese Slices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-from-carrots.md)