# Nutty Dairy-Free Half-and-Halfs Forager Project's Half & Half Has a Cashew Base & Coconut Cream By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-02-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairy-free-half-and-half References: [foragerproject](https://www.foragerproject.com/shop/halfandhalf) Forager Project, known for its nut-based Cashewgurt yogurt alternative, recently added to its collection of plant-based products with an all-new [dairy-free Half & Half](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-dairy-creamers). The organic coffee creamer is made with a base of blended water and cashews, plus coconut cream, dates and a few other simple ingredients for taste. The dairy-free half-and-half is branded as being "exceptionally creamy," likely due to the addition of coconut cream. With many consumers turning to [plant-based milk alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/califia-farms-simple-organic), they are also seeking out suitable alternatives to conventional coffee creamers. This consumer preference for plant-based products is challenging brands to offer more than just [non-dairy creamers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lactosefree-creamers)—which contain milk-derived ingredients—in order to suit those who are adopting vegetarian and vegetarian diets, or a simply different views on consuming milk products. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 58% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Plant-based Half & Half:** There is an opportunity for brands to create more plant-based half & half products as consumers seek alternatives to conventional dairy creamers. - **Cashew-based Products:** As seen with Forager Project, there is a growing demand for products that use cashews as a base ingredient. - **Creaminess as a Selling Point:** Brands can differentiate themselves by marketing the creaminess of their plant-based creamers, as seen with Forager Project's dairy-free half-and-half. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Plant-based Food Industry:** There is a need for innovation in the plant-based food industry to create more alternatives for dairy creamers. - **Nuts and Seeds Industry:** The use of cashews as a base ingredient presents an opportunity for growth and expansion in the nuts and seeds industry. - **Organic Food Industry:** As seen with Forager Project's commitment to organic ingredients, there is a growing market for organic food products, including non-dairy creamers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimal-Ingredient Cashew Creamers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cashew-creamers.md) - [Simple All-Natural Creamers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chobani-half-half.md) - [Alternative Pistachio Creamers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pistachio-creamer.md) - [Decadent Dairy-Free Creamers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairyfree-coffee-creamers.md) - [Creamy Plant Milks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconut-cashew-milk.md) - [Cafe-Inspired Almond Creamers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-almond-creamer.md) - [Zero-Sugar Oat-Based Creamers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nutpods-barista-oatmilk.md) - [Plant-Based Iced Coffee Creamers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iced-caf-mixers.md) - [Plant-Based Coffee Creamers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-coffee-creamer.md)