Trader Joe's has been on a mission to offer more plant-based fare to its vegan, vegetarian, and flexitarian consumers alike, and its latest addition is Trader Joe’s Vegan Salmonesque Spread.
Just as the name suggests, Trader Joe's new Vegan Salmonesque Spread is a plant-based take on smoked salmon dip. The new product starts with a base of dairy-free cream cheese, which is then combined with bits of plant-based smoked salmon, chopped dill, and briney little capers. As Trader Joe's describes, "each bite of this Spread effortlessly evokes the flavors of our classic Smoked Salmon Dip, all without containing any salmon—or any other animal-based products, for that matter. It’s downright Salmonesque!"
Perfect for spreading on bagels or pairing with your favorite chips and crackers, the new Vegan Salmonesque Spread is a delicious new option for those who don't eat seafood.
Seafood-Free Salmon Dips
Trader Joe’s Vegan Salmonesque Spread
Trend Themes
1. Plant-based Seafood Alternatives - The rise of vegan and flexitarian lifestyles present an opportunity for the food industry to develop more plant-based seafood options.
2. Flavored Dairy-free Cream Cheese - Innovation in dairy-free cream cheese variants could lead to unique and flavorful plant-based spreads for consumers.
3. Replicating Classic Flavors Through Plant-based Ingredients - The success of Trader Joe's Vegan Salmonesque Spread suggests that the industry can successfully replicate classic seafood flavors using plant-based ingredients.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage Industry - The food and beverage industry has opportunities for disruption by developing innovative, plant-based seafood alternatives.
2. Dairy Industry - Dairy companies can expand their product lines by creating alternative, innovative, and flavorful dairy-free cream cheese products for plant-based consumers.
3. Plant-based Food Industry - Innovation in plant-based food ingredient technology can lead to more successful products like the Trader Joe's Vegan Salmonesque Spread.