# Kid-Friendly Alt Milks Califia Farms' Complete Kids is a Plant-Based Milk for Kids By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2024-06-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/complete-kids References: [foodbusinessnews.net](https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/26304-califia-farms-launches-plant-based-milk-for-children) & [califiafarms](https://www.califiafarms.com/products/complete-kids-plantmilk/)  [Califia Farms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/complete-plantmilk) offers a wide range of nourishing plant-based milk beverages and Complete [Kids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silk-kids) is a new one that blends peas, chickpeas and fava beans to meet the nutritional needs of children. This [plant-based milk for kids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grow-with-iris) is a nutritious source of nine essential nutrients from plants, including eight grams of protein and 50mg of DHA omega-3, 55mg of choline, plus prebiotics—which play a foundational role in promoting gut health, digestive comfort and overall well-being, and are particularly crucial for children's development and immune system support. This dairy-free, soy-free alt milk boasts 50% less sugar than dairy milk, and its vegan-friendly, gluten-free formula is made without carrageenan. This versatile kid-friendly plant milk is ready to be sipped straight on its own, used as a base for breakfast cereal or blended into smoothies. Previously, Califia Farms launched Complete Plantmilk, a smooth and creamy product for adults nutritionally comparable to dairy milk. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 25% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Nutrient-enhanced Plant Milks:** Blending legumes like peas, chickpeas, and fava beans into plant-based milk products to boost essential nutrients and protein content for kids. - **Low-sugar Alternatives:** Developing dairy-free and soy-free milk options that contain significantly less sugar, appealing to health-conscious parents. - **Gut Health-focused Beverages:** Innovating with prebiotics in beverages to support digestive health and immune function in children. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Plant-based Food and Beverage:** Exploring new sources of plant-based nutrition by incorporating a variety of legumes into consumer products. - **Health and Wellness:** Addressing increasing concerns about sugar intake and gut health in children with specially formulated products. - **Child Nutrition:** Offering parents nutritious, allergen-free alternatives to traditional dairy products tailored specifically for children's dietary needs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kid-Friendly Canned Alt Milks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiddiwinks.md) - [Complete Plant-Based Milks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/complete-plantmilk.md) - [Kid-Friendly Milk Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiki-milk.md) - [Kid-Friendly Plant Milks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silk-kids.md) - [Kid-Friendly Chickpea Milks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tally-foods-chickpea-milk.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Kids Yogurt Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpro-kids.md) - [Kid-Friendly Unsweetened Plant Milks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripple-foods.md) - [Kid-Focused Nutritious Plant-Based Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-shake.md) - [Kids' Plant-Based Nutritional Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smile-organic-co.md)