# Data Science Dairy-Free Cheeses Climax Plant-Based Cheese is Handcrafted in California By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2023-01-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/climax-plantbased-cheese References: [preparedfoods](https://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/127783-climax-moonshot-products) & [climax.bio](http://www.climax.bio/)  The Climax plant-based cheese products are a range of dairy-free food items that have been developed over the course of more than two-years to ensure the utmost attention to a high-quality final product. The [dairy-free cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairyfree-cheeses) are positioned by the brand as, "The 1st Generation of Zero-Compromise [Plant-Based Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetarian-cheese)," which are crafted using its data science platform with R&D from scientists and engineers. The products include the [Brie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brie-creme), Blue, Chèvre and Feta varieties, which are all crafted using clean, sustainable ingredients like legumes, seeds and plant-based fats. The Climax plant-based cheese products are reported to be indistinguishable from dairy-based alternatives, which could position them well as a flavorful option for consumers to choose for their next charcuterie board. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 14% - 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) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Plant-based Cheese Alternatives:** The development and popularity of dairy-free cheese products with the same taste, texture, and appearance as dairy-based cheese. - **Data-driven Food Development:** Using a data science platform to create and improve the recipes of plant-based cheese alternatives. - **Clean and Sustainable Ingredients:** The use of legumes, seeds, and plant-based fats to create plant-based cheese alternatives with a focus on sustainability and health. ### Where This Applies - **Food Manufacturing:** Creating and producing plant-based cheese alternatives using data science and sustainable ingredients. - **Retail and Grocery:** Selling and marketing plant-based cheese alternatives that are indistinguishable from their dairy-based counterparts for consumers seeking clean and sustainable options. - **Food Service and Hospitality:** Offering plant-based cheese alternatives as a flavorful and sustainable option for charcuterie boards and other dishes on menus. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lab-Made Milk Proteins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/labmade-milk-proteins.md) - [Future-Facing Dairy-Free Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/those-vegan-cowboys.md) - [Exceptional Plant-Based Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/julienne-bruno-vegan-cheeses.md) - [Plant-Powered Cheese Crumbles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alt-cheese.md) - [French-Style Cashew Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpine-svviss.md) - [Italian-Style Plant-Powered Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-4-cheeze-style-blend.md) - [Plant-Based Artisanal Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-artisanal-cheese.md) - [Mature Alt Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/violife-cheddarton.md) - [Plant-Based Blue Cheese Crumbles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bleu-crumbles.md)