# Italian-Style Plant-Powered Cheeses Daiya's Italian 4 Cheeze Style Blend is a Category First By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2022-02-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-4-cheeze-style-blend References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mamma-mia-daiya-takes-shreds-to-the-next-level-with-the-launch-of-italian-4-cheeze-styleblend----a-first-for-the-dairy-free-category-301489173.html) & [daiyafoods](https://daiyafoods.com/)  [Daiya](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mexican-4-cheeze-style-blend-shreds) is shaking up the [dairy-free cheese market](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daiya-dairyfree-cream-cheese) with its newest launch, the [Italian](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gluten-free-cauliflower-pinsa) 4 Cheeze Style Blend made with chickpea. This blend of plant-powered cheeses shares a taste of Parmesan and Mozzarella in a plant-based way, plus it introduces a pair of brand-new Daiya Shred flavors (Provolone and Asiago) to recreate favorite Italian flavors. This dairy-free, soy-free and gluten-free product has the potential to enhance a wide range of dishes, and it can be used to prepare recipes like Basil Spinach Pesto Knot Sliders, cheesy tarts, spaghetti squash, as well as homemade pizzas and plenty of other snacks, appetizers and main meals. Notably, the Italian 4 Cheeze Style Blend is the second dairy-free four-cheese blend to market after Daiya's Mexican 4 Cheeze Style Blend, introduced in 2021. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Plant-based Cheese Alternatives:** Opportunities to expand plant-based cheese alternatives with innovative ingredients. - **Innovative Shredded Cheese Flavors:** Opportunities to create new and exciting shredded cheese flavors to enhance dishes. - **Gluten-free and Soy-free Products:** Opportunities to introduce more gluten-free and soy-free options in the food market. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Plant-based Food Industry:** The plant-based food industry can benefit from introducing more cheese alternatives made from innovative ingredients like chickpea. - **Cheese Industry:** Opportunities for the cheese industry to innovate and expand by creating unique shredded cheese flavors. - **Gluten-free and Soy-free Food Industry:** Opportunities to satisfy the growing demand for gluten-free and soy-free products with delicious options like Daiya's Italian 4 Cheeze Style Blend. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dairy-Free Mexican Cuisine Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mexican-4-cheeze-style-blend-shreds.md) - [Spice-Packed Alt Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairyfree-cheeses.md) - [Chickpea-Based Cheese Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheeze-blocks.md) - [Plant-Based Cheese Formulations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-vegan-pizza-recipe.md) - [Melty Alt Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairy-free-cheese-alternatives.md) - [Plant-Based Mediterranean Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mediterraneaninspired-cheese-blocks.md) - [Allergen-Friendly Flatbreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-flatbread.md) - [Reformulated Plant-Based Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daiya-blocks.md) - [Plant-Powered Cheese Crumbles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alt-cheese.md)