Category
Lifestyle
Assisted Choices
Trend cluster
Category
Cheesy
Cashew
Cashew cheese is a realistic alternative to traditional dairy cheeses.
2.7
Trend score
Trend
What is the Cheesy Cashew trend?
Cheesy Cashew: Cashew cheese is now becoming extremely popular as an alternative to cheeses made from dairy, featuring a tangy flavor and slightly gritty texture. More than catering to individuals who have various dietary restrictions, the addition of cashew cheese into one's diet allows more creativity for individuals who enjoy the process of cooking.
Trend themes
Themes within the Cheesy Cashew trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Non-Dairy Cheese Alternatives
The rise of non-dairy cheese alternatives, such as those made from cashews, offers a creative and flavorful option for those with various dietary restrictions or cheese lovers looking for something new.
02
Better-For-You Condiments
There is a demand for better-for-you products like Nutritional Yeast Seasonings which can cater to health-conscious consumers who are eager to avoid certain ingredients in the products they purchase.
03
Plant-Based Cheese-Inspired Sauces
Products like CORE + RIND's Cashew Cheesy Sauce and Siete Foods' Dairy-Free Cheese Sauces show a movement towards plant-based cheese alternatives that offer the versatility of traditional cheese-based sauces.
Industry implications
What the Cheesy Cashew trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Food & Beverage
Food & Beverage professionals can explore the emergence of non-dairy cheese alternatives and develop innovative products that cater to the growing demand for plant-based and health-conscious options.
For
Wellness & Nutrition
Wellness & Nutrition professionals can address the demand for better-for-you products with ingredients like B Vitamins and other nutritional supplements in plant-based products like Pop Zest's Nutritional Yeast Seasonings.
For
Product Development
Product development teams can embrace disruptive innovation opportunities like reinventing classic queso dip with plant-based ingredients like cashews, as exemplified by Trader Joe's Cashew Fiesta Dip.
Workshop question
How could your brand cater to a niche consumer behavior in a creative way?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Cheesy Cashew
Trend score 2.7 out of 10, from popularity 45%, activity 29%, freshness 8%.
Popularity45%
Activity29%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Cheesy Cashew trend
5 featured examples from Nov 18, 2016 to Dec 31, 2018CategoryLifestyle
Non-Dairy Queso Sauces
Siete Foods' Dairy-Free Cheese Sauces are Made with Cashews
Non-dairy comfort foods present a disruptive innovation opportunity for plant-based food companies to expand their product offerings.
CategoryLifestyle
Festive Cashew Dips
The Trader Joe's Cashew Fiesta Dip Reinterprets the Classic Queso
Cashew dips offer opportunities for non-dairy alternatives in the condiment industry, with potential for innovative new flavors and ingredients.
CategoryLifestyle
Dairy-Free Cashew Cheese
'Pure Abundance Cashew Cheese' is Handmade in Small Batches
Capitalizing on the growing demand for vegan food products by offering a wide range of dairy-free cheese alternatives.
CategoryLifestyle
Nutritional Yeast Seasonings
Pop Zest Crafts Nutty, Savory Seasonings Fortified with B Vitamins
Developing innovative nutritional yeast seasonings to cater to the needs of the expanding vegan food and beverage market.
CategoryLifestyle
Cheesy Cashew Sauces
CORE + RIND Offers Plant-Based Sauces Made with Nuts, Pumpkin & More
Opportunity for food and beverage companies to explore and capitalize on the growing market demand for plant-based sauces and alternative ingredients.
