# Cashew-Based Additive-Free Spreads Monty's Plant-Based Butter and Cream Cheese are All Natural By Elena Rahman | Published 2021-06-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/montys-plantbased References: [livemontys](https://livemontys.com/) [Monty's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-cheese) Plant-based spreads are additive-free and nutritious. Lauren Montgomery, a certified health coach and health-conscious chef, is the founder of the eco-friendly brand. She spent years researching and perfecting the recipes for Monty's to deliver consumers healthy dairy-free alternatives. The company uses simple and real ingredients to craft delicious products such as its plant-based butter and its [plant-based cream cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boursin-plantbased). Both are made with care and are free from additives and preservatives to promote a healthy and sustainable lifestyle. The plant-based butter is sold per 5 oz. It is made from dairy-free and clean ingredients, including cashew cream, coconut and almond oil, and sea salt. In addition, Monty's plant-based cashew cream cheese (6 oz) comes in three flavors: Original, Everything, and Scallion. Image Credit: Monty's ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Plant-based Spreads:** There is a growing demand for plant-based alternatives, creating opportunities for companies to innovate in this category. - **Additive-free Products:** Consumers are seeking additive-free products, and companies can capitalize on this trend by focusing on clean label ingredients. - **Nutritious Alternatives:** As more people aim to adopt a healthy and sustainable lifestyle, companies can innovate by creating products that are not only delicious but also nutritious. ### Where This Applies - **Plant-based Food Industry:** The plant-based food industry is growing rapidly, and entrepreneurs can seize the opportunity to create innovative products that cater to the increasing demand for clean and green alternatives. - **Natural and Organic Food Industry:** The natural and organic food industry is expanding, and businesses can take advantage of this trend by offering healthy and wholesome products with simple and clean ingredients. - **Health and Wellness Industry:** The health and wellness industry is booming, and companies can disrupt the market by offering plant-based and additive-free products that align with consumers' healthy lifestyle choices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Squeezable Cashew Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-cheese.md) - [Plant Milk Cheese Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-milk-cheese-spreads.md) - [Accessible Non-Dairy Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthy-cheese-alternatives.md) - [Plant-Based Cream Cheese Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philadelphia-plant-based.md) - [Dairy-Free Jalapeño Cheese Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jalapeo-cheese-spread.md) - [Plant-Based Cream Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-cream-cheese-1.md) - [Spreadable Free-From Butter Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-things-butter-spreadable.md) - [Cultured Plant-Based Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-of-butter.md) - [Cashew-Based Cream Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuttin-ordinary.md)