# Vegetarian-Friendly Cheese Ranges The DalterFood Group Announced a New Vegetarian Cheese Range By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2025-10-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetarian-cheese References: [foodanddrinktechnology](https://www.foodanddrinktechnology.com/news/61832/dalterfood-group-taps-into-vegetarian-cheese-demand-with-versatile-solutions-across-all-channels/) & [dalterfood](https://www.dalterfood.com/en/)  The DalterFood Group has announced a new series of vegetarian cheeses that respond to increasing calls amongst consumers for dairy products that maintain a free-from formulation. The cheese range from the Italian dairy brand consists of such options as Vegetarian Pecorino, Spinoro and [custom grated blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-roots-le-gratin), which are each crafted using microbial coagulants instead of animal rennet. This gives the cheeses a vegetarian-friendly profile without compromising on their signature taste, texture or function. The vegetarian cheese range from the DalterFood Group is targeted towards retailers, food industry professionals and foodservice operators that are in search of ways to respond to shifting consumer dietary patterns. The products are positioned competitively to work well for operators and brands alike as consumers continue to shift towards [vegetarian alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boursin-plantbased). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 50% - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vegetarian-friendly Dairy Products:** Consumers' increasing preference for vegetarian-friendly dairy products presents opportunities for brands to innovate in traditional food segments. - **Microbial Coagulants Adoption:** The use of microbial coagulants in cheese production disrupts traditional methods and offers a sustainable alternative to animal-derived ingredients. - **Free-from Formulation Demand:** Rising consumer interest in free-from dietary options is reshaping product development and formulation in the food industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Plant-based Food Industry:** Growth in the plant-based food industry accelerates as consumer demand for vegetarian options prompts innovation in dairy substitutes. - **Sustainable Food Production:** The shift towards sustainable food production benefits from the adoption of microbial coagulants in cheese-making processes. - **Retail and Foodservice:** Retail and foodservice operators are navigating new opportunities by incorporating vegetarian-friendly products into their offerings to meet consumer demand. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Grated Vegetarian-Friendly Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leerdammer-grated.md) - [Versatile Plant-Based Cheese Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairyfree-cheese-range.md) - [Italian-Style Plant-Powered Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-4-cheeze-style-blend.md) - [Mature Alt Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/violife-cheddarton.md) - [Plant-Powered Cheese Crumbles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alt-cheese.md) - [Creamy Vegan Cheese Mimics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ilchester.md) - [Versatile Vegan Cheese Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairyfree-cheese-alternatives.md) - [Exceptional Plant-Based Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/julienne-bruno-vegan-cheeses.md) - [Cooking-Ready Vegan Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-cheese-products.md)