# Bean-Based Salad Dressings The Tru Flavors Bean Dressings are Made with a Base of Navy Beans By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-01-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bean-dressing References: [specialtyfood](https://www.specialtyfood.com/news/article/trends-day-2-winter-show-plant-based-protein-middle-eastern-flavors) & [truittfamilyfoods](https://www.truittfamilyfoods.com/index.php/our-products/tru-flavors-dressings/) The popularity of legumes has created a rise in products made with a base of protein-rich pulses, including everything from pastas to bean dressings. Tru Flavors has a collection of the latter, offering a variety of [squeezable pouches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tahini-dressings) in standout varieties like Blood Orange Poppy Seed and Ginger Scallion Lemongrass. These navy bean-based salad dressings from the brand were shown off at the Winter Fancy Food Show, introducing a convenient way for consumers to fortify their meals with added protein and fiber. These on-the-go salad dressing pouches are ideal for the busy consumer, as they do not need to be refrigerated until opening. While there are many [bean-based dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maazah) on the market, there is a growing demand for [plant-based protein](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remix-snacks-beanies) that is being satisfied by brands that are reformulating familiar products for a flavor-packed, better-for-you approach. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - 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) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Rise in Legume-based Products:** The popularity of legumes has sparked a rise in products made with protein-rich pulses, creating opportunities for innovative plant-based offerings. - **Convenient On-the-go Packaging:** Squeezable pouches of salad dressings provide a convenient solution for busy consumers looking for quick and portable ways to fortify their meals. - **Reformulating Familiar Products:** Brands are meeting the growing demand for plant-based protein by reformulating familiar products, offering flavor-packed options that are better-for-you. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** The rise in legume-based products presents opportunities for innovation in the food and beverage industry, particularly in plant-based protein alternatives. - **Packaging:** The demand for convenient on-the-go packaging creates opportunities for innovations in the packaging industry, especially with portable and easy-to-use formats. - **Health and Wellness:** The trend of reformulating familiar products to offer better-for-you options aligns with the increasing focus on health and wellness, opening up opportunities for innovation in the industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bean-Powered Plant-Based Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beanvivo.md) - [Bean-Based Food Additives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ingredion-vitessence-prista.md) - [Creamy Oat Milk Dressings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simply-plant-based-dressings.md) - [Canned Plant-Based Bean Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bean-meals.md) - [Bean-Powered Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fava-bean-pasta.md) - [Minimally Processed Bean Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balanced-bushels-beans-and-pulses.md) - [Nutritious Bean-Based Snack Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tarwi-foods.md) - [Bean-Based Meal Pouches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meal-pouches.md) - [Creamy Alt Protein Dressings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-dressings.md)