# Plant-Powered Cheese Alternatives Nurishh Offers a Plant-Based Take on French Cheese-Making By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-03-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nurishh References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bel-brands-usa-introduces-its-first-exclusively-plant-based-cheese-brand-nurishh-301253324.html) & [NurishhPlantBased](http://www.NurishhPlantBased.com) [Nurishh](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nurishh-hosted) is being introduced as a new solution for dairy lovers on plant-based diets, as its range of plant-based cheese products are versatile enough to recreate a variety of comforting, cheesy favorites like pizza and grilled cheese. The new brand from [Bel Brands USA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-cheese-products) tap into its French cheese-making expertise to achieve well-balanced taste, texture and meltable qualities. The plant-based cheese alternatives are available in both slices and shreds that mimic popular varieties like cheddar and mozzarella. The products are a source of calcium and Vitamin B12, plus they are free from artificial colors and flavors. Now that Bel Brands USA is introducing Nurishh, it is setting itself apart as one of the first traditional cheese companies to expand its product portfolio with plant-based cheeses. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 10% - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Plant-based Cheese Alternatives:** Traditional cheese companies are expanding their product portfolio with plant-based cheeses. - **Versatile Plant-based Cheese Products:** Plant-based cheese products are versatile enough to recreate a variety of comforting, cheesy favorites like pizza and grilled cheese. - **French Cheese-making Expertise:** Bel Brands USA uses its French cheese-making expertise to achieve well-balanced taste, texture and meltable qualities. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Dairy and Cheese Industry:** Traditional dairy and cheese companies are expanding into the plant-based cheese market by leveraging their expertise. - **Plant-based Food Industry:** The plant-based food industry is growing as consumers are looking for alternatives to meat and dairy products. - **Healthy Food Industry:** The trend towards plant-based cheese products that are a source of calcium and Vitamin B12 shows a growing demand for healthier food options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Versatile Vegan Cheese Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairyfree-cheese-alternatives.md) - [Dairy Alternative Cheese Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-cheese-products.md) - [Extra-Creamy Plant-Based Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boursin-plantbased.md) - [Dairy-Identical Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nobell-foods.md) - [Aged Plant-Based Cheddars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plonts.md) - [Oil-Based Vegan Cheese Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-cube.md) - [Pop-Up Vegan Cheese Markets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nurishh-hosted.md) - [Versatile Plant-Based Cheese Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairyfree-cheese-range.md) - [Flavored Dairy-Free Cheese Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-babybel.md)