# Dairy-Free Mini Cones Trader Joe’s Hold The Dairy! Chocolate Mini Cones are Crunchy and Sweet By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2021-07-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-mini-cones References: [traderjoes](https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products/pdp/071119) Even if you can't consume dairy, you can still enjoy the delicious taste of an ice cream cone thanks to Trader Joe's new Hold The Dairy! Chocolate Mini Cones. The new [Trader Joe’s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hold-the-cone-tips) Hold The Dairy! Chocolate Mini Cones are essentially a miniature version of the filled ice cream cones you can buy from a convenience store. The dessert starts with a [mini wafer cone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/langtins-coneys) that's been filled with a ice cream-like mixture of [coconut milk and vegan chocolate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-nondairy-coconut-beverage). The best part is that the treat is completely dairy-free, so "anyone who enjoys a good chocolate ice cream cone will enjoy the comfy creaminess and satisfying crunch" of these mini cones – you won't even miss the dairy. Image Credit: Trader Joe's ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Dairy-free Desserts:** As consumers are increasingly interested in plant-based and dairy-free options, there is an opportunity for companies to innovate and develop new dairy-free desserts, such as Trader Joe's Hold The Dairy! Chocolate Mini Cones. - **Miniature Desserts:** Miniature desserts, like Trader Joe's Hold The Dairy! Chocolate Mini Cones, are growing in popularity as consumers seek smaller indulgences and portion-controlled treats. - **Coconut Milk-based Desserts:** Coconut milk-based desserts, like the filling in Trader Joe's Hold The Dairy! Chocolate Mini Cones, are becoming more popular as more consumers seek out dairy-free and vegan options. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Frozen Dessert Industry:** The frozen dessert industry can capitalize on the trend of dairy-free desserts by developing and marketing new plant-based and vegan options, such as dairy-free mini cones. - **Convenience Store Industry:** Convenience stores can incorporate dairy-free mini cones, like Trader Joe's Hold The Dairy! Chocolate Mini Cones, to cater to the growing demand for dairy-free and plant-based options. - **Vegan Dessert Industry:** Vegan dessert companies can create and market new desserts using innovative ingredients, like coconut milk, as a dairy-free alternative for consumers seeking plant-based options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vegan Frozen Dessert Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hold-the-dairy-mini-frozen-dessert-cones.md) - [Mini Strawberry-Filled Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-mini-hold-the-cone.md) - [Ice Cream Cone Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hold-the-cone-tips.md) - [Dairy-Free Frozen Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairyfree-ice-cream-cones.md) - [Dairy-Free Ice Cream Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oat-nondairy-frozen-dessert-sandwiches.md) - [Oat-Based Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nondairy-vanilla-bean-oat-frozen-dessert.md) - [Vegan Waffle Cone Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waffle-cone-chocolate.md) - [Dairy-Free Whipped Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whipt-plant-based-dairy-free-whipped-coconut.md) - [Glazed Chocolate Donut Holes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glazed-chocolate-donut-holes.md)