# Coconut-Based Whipped Toppings 'Café Whip' Serves as a Dairy-Free Whipped Cream Alternative By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-10-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caf-whip References: [preparedfoods](http://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/118733-café-whip-dairy-alternative) & [richs](https://www.richs.com/richs-launches-industrys-first-whipped-topping-made-coconut-milk/) Rich Products Corporation recently announced the release of a new product called 'Café Whip,' which provides consumers with a dairy-free whipped cream alternative. With a growing number of consumers cutting back on dairy or removing it from their diet altogether, this new product provides a healthy and convenient whipped topping alternative. Café Whip is a whipped cream alternative that is made from coconut milk instead of dairy-based ingredients. Despite the lack of dairy, the product has a fluffy and creamy texture that is similar to real whipped topping. Café Whip also boasts a subtle taste of vanilla, making it a perfect complement to a wide variety of beverages. Primarily designed for coffee shops, cafes and other foodservice operations, the new whipped topping alternative provides a viable option for brands trying to satisfy the growing demand for non-dairy products. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 33% | 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) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Growing Demand for Non-dairy Products:** The release of 'Café Whip' demonstrates the increasing demand for dairy-free alternatives in the food industry. - **Healthy and Convenient Alternatives:** 'Café Whip' offers a dairy-free whipped cream alternative that provides a healthier option for consumers looking to cut back on dairy. - **Innovation in Whipped Toppings:** The use of coconut milk as a base for 'Café Whip' showcases the potential for innovative and creative alternatives in the whipped topping market. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can capitalize on the growing demand for non-dairy products by offering more alternatives like 'Café Whip'. - **Coffee and Cafes:** 'Café Whip' is primarily designed for coffee shops and cafes, creating an opportunity for these businesses to cater to consumers seeking dairy-free options. - **Foodservice Operations:** The release of 'Café Whip' provides foodservice operations with a viable solution to offer a dairy-free whipped topping alternative to their customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Based Whipping Cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heavy-whip.md) - [Dairy-Free Whipped Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whipt-plant-based-dairy-free-whipped-coconut.md) - [Plant-Based Whipping Cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/califia-farms-heavy-whip.md) - [Heavy Whipping Cream Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heavy-whipping-cream-alternative.md) - [Whippable Non-Dairy Cream Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-coconut-collaborative-double-crem.md) - [Heavy Whipping Cream Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-heavy-whipping-cream-alternative.md) - [Plant-Based Cold Foams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-top-oat-milk-soft-whip-pourable-topping.md) - [Low-Sugar Whipped Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweetened-lactosefree-whipped-cream.md) - [Lactose-Free Whipped Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lactosefree-whipped-cream.md)