# Versatile Creamy Cashew Spreads PALACE CULTURE Chives & Shallots Cream Cheeze is Plant-Based By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2024-08-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chives-shallots-cream-cheeze References: [vegconomist](https://vegconomist.com/food-and-beverage/cheese-alternatives/palace-culture-expands-waitrose-offerings-fermented-cashew-cream-cheeze/) & [palaceculture](https://www.palaceculture.co.uk)  [PALACE CULTURE](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-x2-series) Chives & Shallots Cream Cheeze is the brand's latest addition to its product portfolio that's crafted with taste, texture and versatility in mind to work well for a variety of recipes. The product from the UK-based brand starts off with a [fermented cashew base](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creamy-cashew-dips) that's infused with garlic, sea salt, black pepper, chopped chives and shallots to give it a decidedly flavorful twist. The spread comes in 120-gram containers perfect for using as a cream cheese alternative, a topping on sandwiches, dipping veggies, a finishing touch in pasts and more. PALACE CULTURE Chives & Shallots Cream Cheeze is available now in the UK for shoppers to pick up in the refrigerated section at select [Waitrose](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconut-spreadable-cheese) locations alongside the brands other product varieties. Image Credit: Palace Culture ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 27% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Plant-based Dairy Alternatives:** Brands are innovating with creamy, versatile plant-based options that cater to various dietary preferences and culinary applications. - **Fermented Nut Foods:** Fermented cashew spreads exemplify the growing interest in probiotic-rich, dairy-free products that offer unique flavors. - **Flavor-infused Spreads:** The integration of bold flavors like garlic, chives, and shallots into spreads highlights a trend towards heightened taste experiences in plant-based foods. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage Industry:** The market for innovative spreads and dairy alternatives is expanding to accommodate the increasing demand for plant-based products. - **Health and Wellness Industry:** Growth in probiotic-enriched and allergen-friendly foods reflects consumer priorities towards healthier, gut-friendly options. - **Retail Industry:** Supermarkets are diversifying their product offerings by including a broader range of plant-based alternatives to attract different consumer groups. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant Milk Cheese Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-milk-cheese-spreads.md) - [Cultured Cream Cheese-Style Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uncreamcheese.md) - [Plant-Based Cream Cheese Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philadelphia-plant-based.md) - [Herbaceous Plant-Based Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cream-cheeze.md) - [Plant-Based Cream Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-cream-cheese-1.md) - [Coconut-Based Spreadable Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconut-spreadable-cheese.md) - [Plant-Based Cheese Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-garlic-herbs-cheese-spread.md) - [Cashew-Based Cream Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuttin-ordinary.md) - [Plant-Powered Spreadable Crèmes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brie-creme.md)