When Speciality Food Magazine says it’s time for retailers to spotlight vegan cheese, it’s not just a passing trend, it’s the reflection of a category coming of age.
Plant-based cheese has moved beyond niche shelves and into the mainstream, offering taste, texture and innovation that rival traditional dairy.
1️⃣ The category is growing up
Once considered an alternative, vegan cheese is now a driver of inclusion and customer loyalty. Retailers are discovering that a well-positioned vegan cheese section not only serves plant-based shoppers but captures flexitarians and those with dairy sensitivities.
Green Vie’s range of vegan alternatives — from cheddar-style blocks to award-winning mozzarella and crumbly Greek-style — are designed for real kitchen performance: they melt, slice, and complement a cheeseboard beautifully.
2️⃣ Festive season: inclusivity equals opportunity
The Speciality Food article highlights how Christmas cheeseboards are evolving. Shoppers no longer want a token “free-from” product; they want choice, indulgence and craftsmanship.
Stocking vegan cheese alongside premium dairy selections allows retailers to cater for everyone at the table and increase total spend per basket.
3️⃣ Profit and planet go hand in hand
Today’s consumers align ethics with taste. Green Vie combines sustainability credentials; 100 % plant-based, palm-oil-free and dairy-free, with accessible price points and dependable supply.
Retailers benefit from a range that satisfies both environmental goals and commercial performance.
4️⃣ How to spotlight vegan cheese successfully
Speciality Food recommends:
- Dedicated shelf presence – not tucked in “free-from.”
- Sampling and storytelling – share recipes, usage ideas and tasting notes.
- Cross-category merchandising – pair with crackers, chutneys and wines.
Green Vie supports retail partners with marketing assets and promotional guidance to make this easy.
5️⃣ The SFG advantage
As UK distributors for Green Vie, Staple Food Group offers full trade support from chilled logistics to bespoke flavour development for manufacturing customers.
Whether you’re planning your Veganuary displays or festive menu refresh, we can help you integrate vegan cheese seamlessly into your offer.
Conclusion
Vegan cheese isn’t an afterthought anymore. It’s a category that attracts conscious consumers and drives new sales opportunities.
If you’re ready to spotlight your range, start with Green Vie; flavour without compromise.
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