# Plant-Based Dessert Toppings The Trader Joe's Coconut Whipped Topping is Dairy-Free By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-11-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconut-whipped-topping References: [plantbasednews.org](https://www.plantbasednews.org/post/trader-joes-rolls-out-new-coconut-whipped-cream) & [traderjoes](http://traderjoes.com) The market for [dairy-free food products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-nondairy-oat-creamer) is only increasing, so [Trader Joe's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-heavy-whipping-cream-alternative) has recently debuted its new Coconut Whipped Topping as a dairy-free option for [dressing up desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hard-top-chocolate-shell-topping) this holiday season. Crafted from plant-based ingredients, the topping is completely non-dairy and comes in the classic canister that you would usually find traditional whipped cream packaged in. The new whipped topping is priced at $3.29, which makes it an accessible option for those who don't consume dairy -- or those who simply want to cut back on their dairy consumption -- to try out. The Trader Joe's Coconut Whipped Topping is now available at store locations across the United States and acknowledges the growing shift amongst consumers to more plant-based diets. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 71% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Dairy-free Food Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative and delicious dairy-free alternatives to meet the increasing demand in the market. - **Plant-based Ingredients:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new plant-based ingredient options for food products, catering to the growing shift towards plant-based diets. - **Accessible Dairy-free Options:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop affordable and easily accessible dairy-free options to make it more convenient for consumers to adopt dairy-free lifestyles. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate advanced manufacturing techniques and technologies to produce innovative dairy-free food products efficiently. - **Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create dedicated sections or shelves for dairy-free products in grocery stores to cater to the growing demand and make it more convenient for consumers to find them. - **Food Service:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop plant-based dessert options for restaurants and cafes to expand their menu offerings and attract customers looking for dairy-free alternatives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dairy-Free Whipped Toppings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairyfree-whipped-cream.md) - [Heavy Whipping Cream Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-heavy-whipping-cream-alternative.md) - [Dairy-Free Coconut Milks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-nondairy-coconut-beverage.md) - [Dairy-Free Sour Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-sour-cream-alternative.md) - [Oat-Based Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nondairy-vanilla-bean-oat-frozen-dessert.md) - [Plant-Based Whipping Cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/califia-farms-heavy-whip.md) - [Plant-Based Whipping Cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heavy-whip.md) - [Organic Vegan Nacho Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-vegan-nacho-dip.md) - [Whipped Cream Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whipped-cream-cheese.md)