Forager Project, known for its nut-based Cashewgurt yogurt alternative, recently added to its collection of plant-based products with an all-new dairy-free Half & Half. The organic coffee creamer is made with a base of blended water and cashews, plus coconut cream, dates and a few other simple ingredients for taste. The dairy-free half-and-half is branded as being "exceptionally creamy," likely due to the addition of coconut cream.
With many consumers turning to plant-based milk alternatives, they are also seeking out suitable alternatives to conventional coffee creamers. This consumer preference for plant-based products is challenging brands to offer more than just non-dairy creamers—which contain milk-derived ingredients—in order to suit those who are adopting vegetarian and vegetarian diets, or a simply different views on consuming milk products.
Nutty Dairy-Free Half-and-Halfs
Forager Project's Half & Half Has a Cashew Base & Coconut Cream
Trend Themes
1. Plant-based Half & Half - There is an opportunity for brands to create more plant-based half & half products as consumers seek alternatives to conventional dairy creamers.
2. Cashew-based Products - As seen with Forager Project, there is a growing demand for products that use cashews as a base ingredient.
3. Creaminess as a Selling Point - Brands can differentiate themselves by marketing the creaminess of their plant-based creamers, as seen with Forager Project's dairy-free half-and-half.
Industry Implications
1. Plant-based Food Industry - There is a need for innovation in the plant-based food industry to create more alternatives for dairy creamers.
2. Nuts and Seeds Industry - The use of cashews as a base ingredient presents an opportunity for growth and expansion in the nuts and seeds industry.
3. Organic Food Industry - As seen with Forager Project's commitment to organic ingredients, there is a growing market for organic food products, including non-dairy creamers.