# Creamy Mediterranean-Style Dips The New Cedar’s Foods Reserve Dips are Seed Oil Free Certified By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2026-07-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cedars-foods-reserve References: [nosh](https://www.nosh.com/news/2026/new-products-perfect-snacks-does-oat-protein-bars-firehook-teams-with-grillos) & [cedarsfoods](https://www.cedarsfoods.com/Our-Foods/Dips/reserve-spanakopita-dip.aspx)  Two new Mediterranean-inspired dips just joined the Cedar’s Foods Reserve line, Spanakopita Dip and Reserve Falafel Dip, both made with avocado oil to share comforting flavors with clean ingredients. Both Seed Oil Free Certified dips are built on a base of dairy, offering a creamy, tangy richness that pairs well with bold mix-ins, striking a balance between indulgent flavor and a lighter, protein-packed foundation. The [Mediterranean-style Reserve Falafel dip](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bezi) boasts a base of Neufchâtel cheese, sour cream and [sesame tahini](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mezete), plus egg yolks and warm, savory herbs and spices like coriander, cumin, cinnamon, black pepper and parsley. [Cedar’s Foods' Reserve](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ancient-grains-hommus) Spanakopita, also made for dipping and spreading, builds on a yogurt base with spinach, feta, sour cream, EVOO, and the ever-pleasing combination of onion, garlic, parsley and dill. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.8/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 85% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Seed Oil-free Snacking:** Clean-label snack formats with avocado oil and extra virgin olive oil reflect rising demand for ingredient transparency and differentiated better-for-you indulgence. - **Mediterranean Comfort Dips:** Familiar regional dishes are being translated into creamy, ready-to-serve spreads that merge nostalgic flavor cues with convenient entertaining formats. - **Protein-rich Indulgence:** Dairy-based dips with yogurt, Neufchâtel, feta, and tahini create space for products that feel rich while supporting lighter, functional snacking preferences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Packaged Foods:** Premium dips with culinary-inspired profiles signal growth potential for refrigerated products that combine restaurant-style flavors with clean ingredient claims. - **Health and Wellness:** Seed oil-free certification and protein-forward bases connect indulgent snacking to wellness-driven purchasing behaviors in mainstream grocery aisles. - **Mediterranean Cuisine:** Traditional favorites like spanakopita and falafel are expanding beyond meals into versatile dip and spread formats suited to modern snacking occasions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Women-Targeted Creatine Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hunter-gather-creatine.md) - [Pickle-Flavored Spice Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-pickle-seasoning.md) - [Seed Oil-Free Dip Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cedars-foods.md) - [Mexican-Style Tortilla Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mi-tierra-tortilla-strips.md) - [Sweet Heat Naan Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naan-minis.md) - [Shareable Soccer Pretzel Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auntie-annes-pitch-pack.md) - [Combination Crab Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-swimming-crab.md) - [Clean-Label Cheese Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drippy-dip.md) - [Oil-Forward Hummus Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ithaca-olive-oil-sea-salt-hummus.md)