# Almond Milk Ice Creams This Dairy-Free Treat is Perfect for Vegans and Those with Dairy Allergies By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-11-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairy-allergies References: [bustle](http://www.bustle.com/articles/123956-ben-and-jerrys-vegan-ice-cream-will-include-this-favorite-non-dairy-alternative) & [huffingtonpost](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/ben-and-jerrys-vegan-ice-cream-almond-milk_5645134de4b045bf3dee7d95) Ben and Jerry's recently announced that it will be releasing a dairy-free version of its famous ice cream in order to accommodate vegans and those with dairy allergies. The announcement comes after thousands of people signed an online petition for the company to begin offering a dairy-free alternative. The new line of [vegan ice cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pols-ice-cream) will be made from [almond milk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-ricotta), which will give the dessert a dairy-free base. Almond milk was chosen over soy milk, cashew milk and other nut milks because it lends itself well to the kind of decadent flavors that Ben and Jerry's is known for. As a result, vegans and those with milk allergies will finally be able to enjoy classic Ben and Jerry's treats such as Phish Food and Chunky Monkey. Although there is no word on when the vegan-friendly ice cream will hit store shelves, the company says that consumers can expect the product sometime in 2016. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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 Ice Cream:** Opportunity to tap into the growing demand for dairy-free alternatives in the ice cream industry. - **Vegan-friendly Products:** Opportunity for companies to cater to the increasing vegan population by offering plant-based alternatives for popular food items. - **Alternative Milk Beverages:** Opportunity to create innovative and decadent flavors using almond milk and other nut-based milks in various food and beverage applications. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Ice Cream:** Ice cream companies can stay competitive by offering a variety of dairy-free options to cater to a wider range of consumers. - **Food Manufacturing:** Food manufacturers can develop and produce vegan-friendly products to meet the rising demand for plant-based alternatives. - **Beverage:** Beverage companies can capitalize on the popularity of alternative milk beverages by creating unique and indulgent flavors using ingredients like almond milk. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Oat-Based Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oat-based-1.md) - [Crowd-Pleasing Non-Dairy Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-cheezecake.md) - [Dairy-Free Banana Ice Cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bananas-foster.md) - [Chocolate-Packed Dairy-Free Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ben-jerrys-chocolate-caramel-brownie-nondairy.md) - [Plant-Based Oatmeal Frozen Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oatmeal-dream-pie.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-dairy-free-decadence-series.md) - [Chocolate Almondmilk Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-frozen-dessert.md) - [Dairy-Free Frozen Dessert Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairy-free-decadence-series.md) - [Decadent Vegan Frozen Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairyfree-decadence-series.md)