# Plant-Based Chocolate Refreshments Chocomel Plant-Based Comes in One-Liter Tetra Paks By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-12-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocomel-plantbased References: [talkingretail](https://www.talkingretail.com/products-news/soft-drinks/chocomel-to-unveil-new-plant-based-variant-08-12-2022/) & [frieslandcampina](https://www.frieslandcampina.com/)  [Chocomel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocomel-hot-chocolate) Plant-Based is a new version of the brand's signature chocolate drink focused on helping consumers pinpoint the best options for their lifestyle. The drink will come in one-liter [Tetra Paks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veg-it-juice) to prioritize recyclable packaging and is reported to have a flavor profile that is quite close to the original. The beverage features a recipe that uses pea milk and cashew milk, and features a rich, velvety flavor and texture to make it a great dairy-free option for consumers of all ages. Marketing Manager NPD at [FrieslandCampina](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yazoo-kids) UK Gabriella Sudall spoke on the new Chocomel Plant-Based saying, "Delivering a plant-based product to the market is a big step forward in Chocomel’s development within the UK. Dairy remains a key pillar of our FrieslandCampina product offering, but we want to make sure that we meet – and exceed – the desire of many consumers who enjoy both dairy and non-dairy products.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Packaging Solutions:** Chocomel Plant-Based's prioritization of recyclable packaging highlights the need for sustainable packaging solutions in the food and beverage industry. - **Plant-based Alternatives:** The introduction of Chocomel Plant-Based reflects the growing interest in plant-based alternatives across the food and beverage industry. - **Innovations in Non-dairy Beverages:** Chocomel Plant-Based's use of pea milk and cashew milk in its recipe demonstrates the potential for innovation in non-dairy beverage options. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** The launch of Chocomel Plant-Based showcases the potential for innovation and growth in the food and beverage industry through developing sustainable plant-based alternatives. - **Packaging:** Chocomel Plant-Based's focus on recyclable packaging underscores the need for innovation and advancements in sustainable packaging solutions in the industry. - **Plant-based Milk:** The use of pea milk and cashew milk in Chocomel Plant-Based provides opportunities for growth and innovation in the plant-based milk industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vegan-Friendly Belgian Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belgian-milk-chocolate.md) - [AI-Made Vegan Chocolate Milks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notmilk-chocolate.md) - [Ready-Mixed Hot Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocomel-hot-chocolate.md) - [Shareable Oat Milk Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oat-mlk-chocolate.md) - [Plant-Powered Almond Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almond-chocolate.md) - [Plant-Based Milk Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lovo-chocolate-bars.md) - [Creamy Milk-Free Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-free-chocolate.md) - [Plant-Based Dairy-Free Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ritter-sport-without-moo.md) - [Dairy-Free Hazelnut Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nutella-plantbased.md)