# Grape-Infused Chocolate Bars Vine to Bar Chocolates Create Perfect "Chocuterie" Boards By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2022-02-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vine-to-bar References: [foodbusinessnews.net](https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/20631-trends-spotted-at-the-winter-fancy-food-show) & [vinetobar](https://www.vinetobar.com/products/4-bars-gift-box)  [Vine to Bar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vine-to-bar-chocolate) makes uniquely infused chocolate bars that celebrates a classic pairing and at the same time, makes the most of a by-product of the winemaking process. The brand's [dark chocolate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-batch-chocolate-bars) is made with chardonnay marc, a nutrient-rich and naturally sweet coproduct of grape juice production for Chardonnay winemaking. Chardonnay marc consists of of grape skins, seeds and stems, and these chocolate bars help to give new life to the leftover and healthy food ingredients. All of Vine to Bar's chocolate bar products contain chardonnay marc, and available varieties include Tart Cherry & Cocoa Nibs and Almonds with Pink Himalayan Salt. These chocolates are ideal for assembling [chocolate charcuterie boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m-cacao-fromage-chocolate-collection), or "chocuterie" boards, as the brand calls them. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Wine-infused Food:** Utilizing the by-products of winemaking to create unique flavors in food products such as chocolate bars. - **Chocolate Charcuterie Boards:** Making chocolate bars the centerpiece of a charcuterie board, rather than traditional meats and cheeses. - **Sustainable Food Ingredients:** Repurposing nutrient-rich and naturally sweet by-products of food production to create new and healthy ingredients in food products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage Manufacturing:** Exploring new and innovative ways of utilizing by-products and creating new ingredients in food manufacturing. - **Gourmet Food Retail:** Developing and marketing unique food products that cater to the growing demand for food products with unique and sustainable ingredients. - **Wine Production and Distribution:** Partnering with food manufacturers to repurpose by-products and create value-added products that align with the winemaking industry's commitment to sustainability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wine-Infused Chocolate Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vine-to-bar-chocolate.md) - [Cabernet Salted Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/napa-noir.md) - [Chocolate-Paired Wine Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-and-wine-pairing.md) - [Mulled Wine Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mulled-wine-chocolate.md) - [Romantic Wine-Infused Truffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silk-spice-x-compartes-truffles.md) - [Tequila-Infused Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/margarita-tequila-chocolate-bar.md) - [Spirit-Infused Chocolate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woodford-reserve-x-compartes.md) - [Extravagant Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extrtavagant-chocolate.md) - [Herbaceous Granola Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackberry-tarragon-crisp.md)