# Chef-Inspired Vegan Cheese Spreads The Modern Kitchen Animal-Free Cream Cheese Spread is Tasty By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-10-05 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animalfree-cream-cheese References: [preparedfoods](https://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/126061-modern-kitchen-animal-free-cream-cheese) & [theurgentcompany](http://www.theurgentcompany.com/) The Modern Kitchen animal-free cream cheese spread is a new brand being launched by [The Urgent Company](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-free-whey) that's focused on providing consumers with a [vegan-friendly alternative to dairy-based options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daiya-dairyfree-cream-cheese). Crafted using Perfect Day animal-free dairy, the spread is focused on providing consumers with an eco-friendly alternative to dairy-based cheeses. The spread will come in three flavor options that are all chef-inspired including Spring Onion + Chive, Harissa Pepper and Strawberry. The Modern Kitchen animal-free cream cheese spread is available now for preorder with one of each flavor in a pack at a price point of $30. The spread speaks to the increased demand for low-carbon food varieties as consumers seek out ways to lower their footprint without losing sight of lifestyle preferences. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Vegan Cheese Alternatives:** The rise of veganism and concern for eco-friendly food alternatives offers the opportunity for more companies to launch dairy-free alternatives. - **Chef-inspired Food Products:** Consumers are increasingly looking for unique food products, which provides an opportunity for companies to differentiate themselves by offering chef-inspired options. - **Eco-friendly Food Products:** Sustainability is becoming increasingly important to consumers and represents an opportunity for companies to create eco-friendly products that appeal to this growing demographic. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage Industry:** There is an opportunity for the food and beverage industry to capitalize on the growing trend of veganism and eco-consciousness by creating more sustainable and animal-free food options. - **Plant-based Food Industry:** The plant-based food industry is experiencing rapid growth and offers an opportunity for companies to create innovative vegan cheese alternatives and other animal-free products. - **Eco-friendly Product Industry:** As consumers become more environmentally conscious, there will be growing demand for eco-friendly products across all industries, including food and beverage. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant Milk Cheese Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-milk-cheese-spreads.md) - [Cultured Cream Cheese-Style Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uncreamcheese.md) - [Plant-Based Cream Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-cream-cheese-1.md) - [Animal-Free Cream Cheese Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bold-cultr.md) - [Plant-Based Iconic Cheese Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philadelphia-plant-based-1.md) - [Fungi-Based Cream Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fungi-vegan-cream-cheeses.md) - [Dairy-Free Jalapeño Cheese Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jalapeo-cheese-spread.md) - [Herbaceous Plant-Based Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cream-cheeze.md) - [Plant-Based Cream Cheese Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oatly-4.md)