# Dairy-Free Cheese Partnerships Armored Fresh Oat Milk Cheddar Cheese is Arriving at Bareburger By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2024-01-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armored-fresh-oat-milk-cheddar-cheese References: [vegconomist](https://vegconomist.com/businesswire/armored-fresh-launches-oat-milk-cheddar-cheese-slices-at-craft-burger-chain-bareburger/) & [armoredfresh](https://www.armoredfresh.com)  The [Armored Fresh](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oatmilk-cheese-square) Oat Milk Cheddar Cheese is making its way to [Bareburger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indulgent-burger) locations thanks to a new partnership between the brands that will provide customers with a way to enhance any sandwich of their choosing. The plant-based cheese will be available as an add-on for any vegan, vegetarian or meat-based menu item and is characterized by its melty profile that mimics the texture of dairy-based cheddars. The partnership is hoped to introduce [dairy-free cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-babybel) to flexitarians and omnivores alike as a way to help them broaden their dietary preferences. Armored Fresh Founder and CEO Rudy Yeo spoke on the arrival of Armored Fresh Oat Milk Cheddar Cheese are Bareburger saying, "While it may be an untraditional approach, our new partnership with Bareburger demonstrates that our delicious zero-dairy cheeses are a perfect option for everyone. We’re thrilled to find partners like Bareburger who share our vision of a healthier, more sustainable future for all!” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 21% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Plant-based Cheese:** The partnership between Armored Fresh and Bareburger introduces dairy-free cheese to a wider audience. - **Flexitarian Diets:** The availability of dairy-free cheese as an add-on option encourages flexitarians to explore plant-based alternatives. - **Melty Texture:** Armored Fresh Oat Milk Cheddar Cheese provides a melty profile that mimics the texture of dairy-based cheddar. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** The partnership between Armored Fresh and Bareburger expands the range of plant-based cheese options available in the food and beverage industry. - **Health and Wellness:** The introduction of dairy-free cheese in Bareburger's menu aligns with the health and wellness industry's focus on providing more plant-based alternatives. - **Sustainability:** The partnership between Armored Fresh and Bareburger supports the sustainability industry's goal of promoting a more sustainable future through plant-based food options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Oatmilk Cheese Squares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oatmilk-cheese-square.md) - [Spicy Zero-Dairy Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oatmilk-pepper-jack-slices.md) - [Oat Milk Cheese Tours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oat-milk-cheese-tour.md) - [Plant-Based Cheese Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stockeld-dreamery-and-plantega.md) - [Zero-Dairy Cheese Slices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almond-milk-american-slices.md) - [Snackable Vegan Cheese Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almond-milk-cheese.md) - [Branded Grilled Cheese Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grilled-cheese-restaurant.md) - [Zero-Dairy Parmesan Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-dairy-parmesan.md) - [Plant-Based Fusion Cuisine Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armored-fresh-grated-kimchi-parmesan.md)