# Coconut Milk Chocolate Bars Askinosie Chocolate's Non-Dairy Milk Chocolate is Vegan-Friendly By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-04-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconut-milk-chocolate References: [candyindustry](https://www.candyindustry.com/articles/88121-askinosie-chocolate-unveils-first-milk-chocolate-bar) & [askinosie](https://www.askinosie.com/coconut-milk-chocolate-bar.html) When it comes to satisfying their sweet tooth with chocolate, vegans are limited to enjoying dark chocolate products—but [Askinosie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeke-bar) Chocolate is challenging this with the release of its first "milk" chocolate bar, the 52% Coconut Milk Chocolate Bar. In response from demands from its fans for more [vegan and dairy-free products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-vegan-chocolates), Askinosie Chocolate set out to create an entirely new kind of milk chocolate that would still offer a familiar flavor and texture experience. As Askinosie Chocolate founder and CEO describes: "this bar is really an excellent [milk chocolate bar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nono-coconut-chocolate-bar) that just happens to be vegan and dairy-free. When people taste it, they have no idea it doesn’t include dairy." The kosher, gluten-free Coconut Milk Chocolate features a packaging design that spotlights the father-and-son cocoa farmer team from which Askinosie sources its Arriba Nacional cocoa beans. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - 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 - **Vegan Milk Chocolate:** With increased demand for vegan and dairy-free options, companies have an opportunity to develop innovative plant-based milk chocolate products. - **Alternative Dairy:** As the demand for healthier dairy products continues to grow, companies can explore developing alternative and plant-based dairy products like coconut milk chocolate. - **Sustainable Sourcing:** Consumers are increasingly interested in ethically and sustainably sourced ingredients, presenting an opportunity for food companies to highlight their sourcing practices and differentiate their products. ### Where This Applies - **Food:** The food industry can explore developing creative and innovative vegan-friendly chocolate products to cater to the growing demand for plant-based options. - **Dairy:** Dairy companies can develop alternative and healthier options like coconut milk as a dairy substitute to attract more health-conscious consumers. - **Sustainable Agriculture:** Companies can benefit by investing in sustainable agriculture initiatives and highlighting their sourcing practices to meet the growing demand for ethically produced food. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artisanal Vegan Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lderach-vegan-chocolate.md) - [Decadent Cocoa Butter Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-white-chocolate.md) - [Creamy Milk-Free Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-free-chocolate.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Belgian Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belgian-milk-chocolate.md) - [Animal-Free Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/co2coa.md) - [Citrusy Vegan Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almond-orange-oat-milk-chocolate-bar.md) - [Delectably Dairy-Free Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairyfree-oat-milk-chocolates.md) - [Indulgent Vegan Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcho.md) - [Plant-Based Milk Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lovo-chocolate-bars.md)