# Vegan Caviar Alternatives 'Cavi-art' is a Plant-Based Caviar Made from Seaweed By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-01-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cavi-art References: [peta.org](https://www.peta.org/living/food/sustainable-vegan-caviar-caviart/) & [plantbasedfoods](https://www.plantbasedfoods.com/products/cavi-art) 'Cavi-art' from Plant Based Foods is a vegan caviar product that introduces a flavorful, shelf-stable and sustaunable alternative to the popular luxury product. The [plant-based caviar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traceable-caviar) is made with seaweed and comes in both black, orange and [salmon-style varieties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salmon-style-flakes). As the Cavi-art products are made without actual fish oil, they won't go rancid and can be used up to three months after opening. The cholesterol-free, low-fat and low-salt caviar alternative is packed with healthy micronutrients, as well as only natural colors and preservatives. Plant Based Foods suggests serving its Cavi-art with everything from canapés and appetizers to potato dishes and sushi. As well as there being a growing demand for some of the most familiar comfort foods to be reimagined in plant-based, cruelty-free versions, consumers are also seeking out [vegan luxury products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-seafood-options) that offer benefits beyond affordability. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 18% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Plant-based Alternatives:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Explore the creation of plant-based alternatives for other luxury products, such as foie gras or truffles. - **Sustainable Seaweed Products:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop sustainable products using seaweed as a key ingredient, tapping into the increasing interest in plant-based and eco-friendly options. - **Vegan Luxury Products:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Create more vegan luxury products that provide benefits beyond affordability, catering to the growing demand for cruelty-free options in the high-end market. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Plant-based Food Industry:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Explore the development of innovative plant-based food products that mimic the flavors and textures of traditional gourmet cuisine, broadening the appeal of vegan alternatives. - **Seaweed Farming Industry:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Enhance the seaweed farming industry by investing in advanced cultivation techniques and technologies to meet the demand for sustainable ingredients in the food and beauty sectors. - **Luxury Retail Industry:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Introduce a new range of cruelty-free luxury products, such as vegan leather or cosmetics, to capture the attention of ethically conscious consumers in the luxury retail market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chia-Based Caviar Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-caviar.md) - [Cost-Effective Cultivated Caviars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cultivated-caviar.md) - [Cultivated Caviar Pearls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cell-based-caviar.md) - [Mycelium-Based Fish-Free Caviar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optimized-foods-mycocarrier.md) - [Vegan Caviar Serums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volition-beauty-serum.md) - [Canned Seafood Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fish-peas.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Fish-Inspired Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-fish-product.md) - [Cultured Oyster Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oyster-alternative.md) - [Plant-Based Tinned Fish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cap-vegetal.md)