Traditional East and Southeast Asian desserts are adapted with vegan ingredients
Trend - Desserts that are popular in East and Southeast Asia, including everything from mochi to canned custards, are now being made with plant-based ingredients in order to accommodate vegan diets in these countries.
Insight - Alternative ingredients are no longer just prevalent in North America. Now, brands in countries all over the world are adapting to the needs of people with dietary allergies, sensitivities, or general restrictions. Due to the range of realistic alternative ingredients that are now available on the market, consumers expect that brands cater to their increasingly specific dietary needs.
Insight - Alternative ingredients are no longer just prevalent in North America. Now, brands in countries all over the world are adapting to the needs of people with dietary allergies, sensitivities, or general restrictions. Due to the range of realistic alternative ingredients that are now available on the market, consumers expect that brands cater to their increasingly specific dietary needs.
Workshop Question - How is your brand expanding its offerings to cater to more specific consumer needs?
Trend Themes
1. Plant-based Adaptation for Traditional Desserts - Traditional East and Southeast Asian desserts are being adapted with vegan ingredients to cater to people with dietary allergies, sensitivities, or general restrictions.
2. East Asian Flavored Vegan Ice Cream - Brands are bringing out plant-based ice creams with East Asian flavors to accommodate vegan consumers and deliver strong, authentic taste.
3. Alternative Ingredients Go Global - Alternative ingredients are no longer regional, brands worldwide are using realistic alternative ingredients to cater to increasingly specific dietary needs.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage Industry - As alternative ingredients become more prevalent and people are more conscious of their dietary needs. The food and beverage industry needs to adapt to customers' demands.
2. Ice Cream Industry - As consumers look for healthier and plant-based alternatives, the ice cream industry needs to keep innovating its products.
3. Retail Industry - As the plant-based industry gains popularity, retailers need to cater to the increasing demand for plant-based and vegan products.
