# Non-Dairy Queso Sauces Siete Foods' Dairy-Free Cheese Sauces are Made with Cashews By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-07-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairyfree-cheese-sauce References: [projectnosh](https://www.projectnosh.com/news/2018/getting-saucy-condiment-innovations-summer-fancy-foods) & [sietefoods](https://sietefoods.com/) A heightened demand for non-dairy products has inspired the reinvention of many comfort foods and at the Summer Fancy Food Show, [Siete Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-refried-bean) launched a line of [dairy-free cheese sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairy-free-dips). The non-dairy Cashew Queso sauces are offered in flavors like Spicy Blanco and Mild Nacho, offering a convenient new way for consumers to enjoy a familiar snack with [nuts rather than cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpine-svviss) as a key component. Siete Foods also offers other free-from products, including its grain-free tortillas and chips. In recent years, condiment sales have struggled due to the fact that many consumers perceive various dips and sauces and unhealthy. As such, a new wave of better-for-you products are emerging, catering to the health-conscious consumer who is eager to avoid certain ingredients in the products they purchase. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 100% | 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's Driving This Trend - **Non-dairy Comfort Foods:** Reinventing classic comfort foods with non-dairy ingredients to cater to the growing consumer demand for plant-based and dairy-free options. - **Better-for-you Condiments:** In response to the perception of dips and sauces as unhealthy, condiment companies are developing better-for-you options for health-conscious consumers. - **Free-from Products:** Expanding product lines to include free-from options, such as grain-free tortillas and chips, to cater to consumers with dietary restrictions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Plant-based Foods:** Non-dairy comfort foods present a disruptive innovation opportunity for plant-based food companies to expand their product offerings. - **Condiments:** The trend for better-for-you condiments creates an opening for condiment companies to market and develop healthier options. - **Snack Foods:** New non-dairy products provide opportunities for snack food companies to cater to the growing demand for healthy, plant-based options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fermented Vegan Cashew Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creamy-cashew-dips.md) - [Spice-Packed Alt Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairyfree-cheeses.md) - [Cashew-Based Sour Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-sour-cream.md) - [Accessible Non-Dairy Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthy-cheese-alternatives.md) - [Cashew-Based Cream Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuttin-ordinary.md) - [Dairy-Free Jalapeño Cheese Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jalapeo-cheese-spread.md) - [Italian-Style Plant-Powered Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-4-cheeze-style-blend.md) - [Gourmet Dairy-Free Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daiya-deluxe-mac-cheeze.md) - [Squeezable Cashew Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-cheese.md)