# Dairy-Free Mexican Cuisine Cheeses Daiya Foods Mexican 4 Cheeze Style Blend Shreds are Spiced By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-10-19 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mexican-4-cheeze-style-blend-shreds References: [drugstorenews](https://drugstorenews.com/daiya-foods-rolls-out-dairy-free-mexican-cheese-blend) & [daiyafoods](https://daiyafoods.com)  The [Daiya Foods Mexican](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-4-cheeze-style-blend) 4 Cheeze Style Blend Shreds is s [dairy-free cheese product](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daiya-foods-and-microsalt) launching from the brand to provide avid at-home chefs with a way to crafted [authentic Mexican recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heura-tex-mex-chunks) in a free-from way. The cheese is crafted with chickpeas to give it a cheese-like texture, and is free from dairy, soy and gluten to make perfect for a range of recipes. The product is capable of melting on top of recipes when used as a cheese-style garnish and comes in 200-gram bags. Vice President of Marketing at Daiya Dan Hua commented on the new Daiya Foods Mexican 4 Cheeze Style Blend Shreds saying, "Our latest creation, made with chickpeas and free from dairy, gluten and soy, is a crave-worthy option that will elevate fall or holiday recipes calling for ooey-gooey, perfectly melted cheese. With more people looking to explore plant-based foods, incorporating this delicious blend on your seasonal menus is sure to delight everyone, including those with special diets.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Dairy-free Cheese Alternatives:** Opportunity to disrupt traditional cheese industry with healthier and plant-based options. - **Authentic Home Cooking:** Creating products that cater to people who want to make delicious meals at home, but with alternative and healthier ingredients. - **Gluten-free Products:** With the increasing demand for gluten-free products, there is an opportunity to cater to this market with innovative offerings. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Creating dairy-free, gluten-free products caters to market growth for plant-based alternatives. - **Health and Wellness:** Innovative plant-based cheese options can meet the dietary needs of individuals with food sensitivities or allergies. - **Alternative Ingredients and Supplements:** By using chickpeas as a main ingredient, Daiya Foods is indicating a shift toward alternative protein sources in the food industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Italian-Style Plant-Powered Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-4-cheeze-style-blend.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) - [Melty Alt Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairy-free-cheese-alternatives.md) - [Spiced Plant-Based Taco Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oat-milk-taco-blend-seasoned-shreds.md) - [Spicy Plant-Based Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shredded-spicy-mexican-style-blend-cheese.md) - [Shredded Vegan-Friendly Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shredded-dairyfree-cheese.md) - [Plant-Based Mediterranean Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mediterraneaninspired-cheese-blocks.md) - [Reformulated Plant-Based Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daiya-blocks.md)