# Extra-Creamy Almond Beverages Blue Diamond's New Almondmilk Enhances Texture with Almond Oil By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-11-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almond-beverages References: [businesswire](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211111005487/en) & [AlmondBreeze](http://AlmondBreeze.com/)  [Blue Diamond's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-butter-almonds) [Almond Breeze](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almond-breeze-original-almond-oat-blend) brand is growing its portfolio of almond beverages with an all-new Extra Creamy Almondmilk variety that includes almond oil for a richer texture. Maya Erwin, Vice President of Innovation and R&D at Blue Diamond, says “The debut of Almond Breeze Extra Creamy Almondmilk gives consumers the same texture and consistency they want from dairy milk, but with the almondmilk they know and love from Almond Breeze." This problem-solving almond beverage was created to suit both plant-based and flexitarian consumers, since many people find [plant-based milk alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/califia-farms-simple-organic) to be too thin. While some alternative beverages achieve creaminess at the cost of graininess and a starchy taste, this uncompromising beverage provides a viable swap for whole dairy milk in coffee, cereals, smoothies and baking recipes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Extra-creamy Almondmilk:** New almondmilk with almond oil offers texture similar to dairy milk, creating options for plant-based consumers who find other alternatives too thin. - **Flexitarian Beverages:** Creating plant-based beverages that can appeal to both plant-based and flexitarian consumers by delivering a more satisfying texture is an innovative trend in the market. - **Alternative Milk Innovation:** Developing unique and innovative plant-based alternatives that can effectively replace whole dairy milk in a variety of applications, such as those used in coffee, cereals, smoothies, and baking recipes, is a feature of this trend. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Almond Beverage Industry:** This industry can capitalize on innovation opportunities in texture and taste to improve product offerings and appeal to those seeking plant-based milks. - **Plant-based Milk Industry:** Creating alternative milk products that enhance consumer experiences through better texture and taste can help challenge the dominance of traditional dairy milk in the market. - **Baking and Cooking Industry:** This industry can benefit from innovative plant-based milk alternatives to replace dairy milk and explore new recipes that cater to the growing number of consumers seeking a replaceable dairy substitute. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hybrid Almond Oat Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almond-breeze-original-almond-oat-blend.md) - [Extra-Creamy Almond Milks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silk-extra-creamy-almondmilk.md) - [Cafe-Inspired Almond Creamers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-almond-creamer.md) - [Creamy Plant Milks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconut-cashew-milk.md) - [Creamy Extra-Nutty Almond Milks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-trees-almondmilk.md) - [Plant-Powered Pecan Creamers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pecanmilk-creamer.md) - [Low-Ingredient Unsweetened Alt Milks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elmhurst-1925-unsweetened.md) - [Festive Almond Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/santas-favorite-milk.md) - [Sweetly Creamy Almond Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-butter-almonds.md)