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Niche Dairy-Free

Dairy-free products enter new territory

Implications - As more and more consumers are switching to free-from diets, food and beverage brands are expanding their range of dairy-free offerings to include more specific products. This expansion reflects the degree to which consumers are reconsidering their dietary choices, and their expectation that brands will cater to their changing needs.
Workshop Question - How are you catering to consumers with a need for alternative products in your market?
Trend Themes
1. Niche Dairy-free - Expanding range of dairy-free products to cater to free-from diets.
2. Sugar-free - Focus on better-for-you formulas that spotlight free-from ingredients and reduced sugar content.
3. Oat-based Products - Emergence of a new clean-label alternative to dairy and other non-dairy options.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - Expanding range of dairy-free products to cater to free-from diets and developing better-for-you formulas.
2. Health and Wellness - Focus on healthier, cleaner, and reduced sugar ingredients that support the immune system.
3. Retail and Distribution - Emergence of a new clean-label alternative to dairy and other non-dairy options, distributed in convenience stores and supermarkets.
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Featured Examples

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Denada Makes Creamy, Indulgent, Guilt-Free Frozen Desserts
Recently, the ice cream category has been upended with a focus on better-for-you formulas that spotlight high-protein, low-calorie and free-from ingredients—Dedana is now introducing itself as a... MORE
Seasonal Pecan Milks
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MALK Organics' Dairy-Free Eggnog is Made with a Pecan Nut Base
With many health-conscious consumers driving up the demand for non-dairy drinks, there have been several dairy-free eggnog beverages introduced over the years. While some of the most popular vegan... MORE
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Hälsa Oatgurt is a drinkable yogurt that is made with organic Scandinavian whole grain oats and organic fruit juices, with a focus on healthy, clean ingredients. The free-from yogurt products... MORE
Coconut-Based Whipped Toppings
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'Café Whip' Serves as a Dairy-Free Whipped Cream Alternative
Rich Products Corporation recently announced the release of a new product called ‘Café Whip,’ which provides consumers with a dairy-free whipped cream alternative. With a growing number... MORE
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The Newest Baileys Liqueur is Made with Almond Milk
Baileys is a company that’s known for its creamy assortment of liqueurs, and the brand is now able to reach an entirely new consumer base with the newest gluten- and dairy-free Baileys liqueur.... MORE
Ready-to-Drink Coconut Milkshakes
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'Cave Shakes' are Vegan Milkshakes Packed with Healthy Nutrients
For those who crave the refreshing taste of a healthy smoothie, but don’t have the time to prepare one from scratch each morning, Cave Shakes are the perfect solution. Not only are the shakes... MORE

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