# Plant-Based Gelato Food brands offer vegan gelatos for people with dietary restrictions. By [Mishal Omar](https://www.trendhunter.com/MishalO) | Published Oct 5, 2021 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/plantbased-gelato ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.3/10 - Evidence articles: 7 ## What is the Plant-Based Gelato trend? **Plant-Based Gelato:** As more businesses accommodate both necessary and chosen dietary restrictions, brands that offer the Italian dessert gelato are also branching out with vegan, plant-based options that more people can enjoy. ## The consumer insight behind the Plant-Based Gelato trend With dietary restrictions becoming common and not just a necessity that a select few people have to deal with, consumers are expecting that brands are able to meet their nutritional needs and preferences without sacrificing on quality. The more diverse a business' offerings and options, the more consumers will be able to trust them. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 7 featured examples - Articles from: Aug 14, 2020 to Jan 29, 2022 - Published: Oct 5, 2021 - Patterns: [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Plant-Based Gelato trend ### Plant-Based Options Offering vegan and plant-based options caters to consumers with dietary restrictions and preferences without sacrificing quality. ### Functional Ingredients Incorporating beneficial superfoods, prebiotics, and adaptogens into plant-based gelatos offer a healthier dessert option. ### Animal-free Replication Using animal-free whey and fermentation creates indistinguishable plant-based dessert options with dairy-like taste and texture. ## What the Plant-Based Gelato trend means for industry ### For Food and Beverage The food and beverage industry can capitalize on these trends by offering alternative desserts that cater to dietary restrictions and preferences. ### For Sustainability Sustainability in food production, packaging, and ingredients can be further developed and incorporated in the creation of plant-based gelatos and other desserts. ### For Technology Innovations in food technology that enable animal-free replication of dairy-like tastes and textures can revolutionize the dessert industry. ## Workshop question How is your brand taking the time to cover a range of customers' needs and preferences? ## Trend signals for Plant-Based Gelato Trend score 3.3 out of 10, from popularity 48%, activity 40%, freshness 10%. - Popularity: 48% - Activity: 40% - Freshness: 10% ## Examples of the Plant-Based Gelato trend 7 featured examples from Aug 14, 2020 to Jan 29, 2022. - [Low-Impact Plant-Based Gelatos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-gelatos): Wonderlab's Doozy Pots are Desserts with Oat and Hemp (Category: Eco) Implication: Innovate within the plant-based food industry by creating more and better plant-based dessert options that cater to a growing demand for plant-based options. - [Decadent Prebiotic-Rich Gelatos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tigernut-cookies-n-creme): Sacred Serve's Tigernut Cookies N Creme Remixes a Childhood Treat (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The frozen desserts industry can capitalize on the plant-based gelato trend by developing innovative new products that cater to dietary restrictions and prioritize health benefits. - [Cold-Pressed Coconut Sorbets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-coconut-club-x-birds-of-paradise-coconut-sorbet): The Coconut Club and Birds of Paradise Debut New Vegan Dessert (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Restaurants can create new menu offerings and collaborations to entice customers and stand out in a crowded industry. - [Superfood Gelato Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-gelato): Sacred Serve's Plant-Based Gelato is Boosed by Functional Ingredients (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Food manufacturing companies can explore the use of functional ingredients and plant-based options to tap into the growing consumer demand for healthier desserts. - [Cannabis-Inspired Gelato](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelato-and-sorbet): This Gelato and Sorbet Takes Cues from Popular Cannabis Strains (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Cannabis brands like SHERBINSKIS may benefit from applying their brand to novel product lines outside of traditional cannabis products. - [Dairy-Identical Gelato Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-gelato-flavors): Perfect Day and Villa Dolce are Introducing Vegan Gelato Flavors (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The launch of vegan gelato flavors that are identical to dairy presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the plant-based food industry. - [Nut-Based Vegan Gelatos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nth-wonder): Nth Wonder Uses Kenari Nuts as the Base of Its Frozen Desserts (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Nth Wonder's use of kenari nuts in their vegan gelatos highlights the potential for plant-based foods to become more diverse and sustainable. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Lifestyle - [Mystery Packaging Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cow-not-laughing) - [Multi-Benefit Protein Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comes-in-three-flavors) - [Creator-Led Learning Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learning-series) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) All articles: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle)