# Grass-Fed Milk Cartons Organic Valley Brands Its Grass-Fed Whole Cow's Milk as 'Grassmilk' By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-08-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cows-milk References: [trndmonitor](https://trndmonitor.com/dairy-spotlight-organic-valley-grassmilk-2/) & [organicvalley.coop](https://www.organicvalley.coop/products/milk/grassmilk/whole-grassmilk-non-homogenized-pasteurized-half-gallon/) 'Grassmilk' is an organic grass-fed cow's milk product from Organic Valley that boasts a name unlike most comparable whole milk dairy products on the market. The ultra-pasteurized homogenized Grade A dairy beverage boasts a formula that's free from antibiotics, synthetic hormones, toxic pesticides and any GMO ingredients and comes from cows that are fed only organic grass and dried forages. With the rise of the health movement and the spotlight that's been put on plant-based food and beverages, the dairy industry has been suffering as many consumers are opting to purchase [nut-based milk alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconut-cashew-milk). By branding its grass-fed cow's milk as Grassmilk, Organic Valley presents a traditional dairy product as something that's seems much more like a plant-based beverage. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 24% | 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) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Grass-fed Dairy Products:** Opportunity to capitalize on the trend of organic and grass-fed products by expanding the product line to include butter, cheese, and other dairy products. - **Non-traditional Branding:** Opportunity to create unique and memorable branding to differentiate from competitors, attract a wider audience, and compete with plant-based alternatives. - **Sustainable Agriculture:** Opportunity to demonstrate commitment to sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship, which can attract environmentally conscious consumers and investors. ### Where This Applies - **Organic Dairy Industry:** Opportunity to capture market share by offering grass-fed and organic dairy products that appeal to health-conscious and environmentally-minded consumers. - **Plant-based Milk Industry:** Opportunity to compete with plant-based milk alternatives and offer a sustainable and healthy alternative that appeals to both dairy lovers and plant-based consumers. - **Sustainable Agriculture Industry:** Opportunity to promote environmentally-sustainable agricultural practices and support the growing demand for products that promote sustainable food production and consumption. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Animal-Free Milk Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betterland-milk.md) - [Whole Milk Infant Formulas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whole-milk-infant-formula.md) - [Lab-Grown Milk Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wilk.md) - [Animal-Free Dairy Milks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bored-cow.md) - [Ethically-Sourced Oat Alt Milks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-valley-oat-beverages.md) - [Nutritionally Enhanced Family Milks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-valley-family-first-milk.md) - [Animal-Free Milk Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betterland-cowfree-milk.md) - [Fermented Whey Milk Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomorrow-farms.md) - [Extra-Creamy Irish Oat Milks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irish-oat-milk.md)