# Plant-Powered Almond Chocolates Cadbury's First Plant-Based Vegan Chocolate Features Almond Paste By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2022-02-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almond-chocolate References: [luxurylaunches](https://luxurylaunches.com/gastronomy/cadbury-has-launched-its-first-ever-plant-based-vegan-chocolate.php) & [cadbury](https://www.cadbury.co.uk/)  Chocolate giant [Cadbury](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-bars) has now officially launched its first-ever plant-based vegan chocolate and the almond chocolate bars have been introduced in Smooth Chocolate and Salted Caramel varieties. These plant-powered bars are vegan certified thanks to a blend of cocoa, almond paste and rice extract that delivers the rich taste and texture experience that chocolate lovers have come to know, love and expect. The [dairy-free chocolate bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-dairy-free-honeycomb) can be found in eco-friendly, plant-based packaging that sports International Sustainability and Carbon Certification and renewable plastic materials. The [vegan chocolate confectionery market](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-vegan-chocolates) is continuing to expand with the rising popularity of vegan options that provide alternatives to fan-favorite products without animal-derived ingredients, as well as the growing number of consumers who identify as flexitarian. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 11% - 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) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Plant-based Vegan Chocolates:** The trend towards plant-based vegan chocolates is creating an opportunity for companies to explore new ingredient options and eco-friendly packaging solutions. - **Expansion of Vegan Confectionery Market:** The growth of the vegan confectionery market is creating an opportunity for companies to expand their product offerings to cater to the rising demand for animal-free products. - **Flexitarianism:** The increasing number of consumers who identify as flexitarian is creating an opportunity for companies to develop hybrid products that appeal to both vegan and non-vegan customers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Innovation in plant-based vegan chocolates is driving growth in the food and beverage industry as companies compete to develop new offerings that appeal to health-conscious, eco-friendly consumers. - **Packaging:** The demand for eco-friendly packaging solutions for vegan chocolates is creating opportunities for the packaging industry to develop sustainable materials and processes. - **Retail:** The expansion of the vegan confectionery market is creating opportunities for retailers to carry new and exciting products that cater to the growing number of vegan and flexitarian consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Based Chocolate Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-bars.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Belgian Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belgian-milk-chocolate.md) - [Vegan Salted Caramel Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hazelnut-vegan-chocolate-bar.md) - [Artisanal Vegan Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lderach-vegan-chocolate.md) - [Mainstream Plant-Based Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hersheys-plant-based.md) - [Minimalist Plant-Based Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-ritter-sport.md) - [Oat-Based Milk Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oat-based-milk-chocolate.md) - [Luxurious Vegan Pastry Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valrhona.md) - [Plant-Based Dairy-Free Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ritter-sport-without-moo.md)