# Cashew-Based Cheeses 'Nuts for Cheese' Makes a Plant-Based Cheese Alternative from Organic Cashews By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-01-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuts-for-cheese References: [livekindly.co](https://www.livekindly.co/artisan-vegan-cheese-launches-whole-foods/) & [nutsforcheese](http://nutsforcheese.com/) A heightened demand for plant-based products has inspired a slew of new vegan products to be launched, especially those that offer ethical, sustainable and great-tasting versions of meat or dairy products—Nuts for Cheese is contributing to the options available to consumers with its inventive line of cashew-based cheeses. Nuts for Cheese touts its handcrafted products as the "plant-based, cruelty-free, and health-conscious alternative" in an array of satisfying flavored wedges like Red Rind, Un-Brie-Lievable and Super Blue. It is anticipated that the vegan cheese market will be worth $4 billion in coming years, and Nuts for Cheese is now making its mark through select Whole Foods stores. Rising demands for accessible, affordably priced plant-based foods have inspired many restaurants and supermarkets to refocus their efforts on catering to the health-conscious, ethical consumer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 84% | 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 - **Plant-based Cheese Alternatives:** The demand for plant-based products has opened up opportunities for innovative cheese alternatives made from organic cashews. - **Ethical and Sustainable Products:** Consumers are increasingly seeking products that are cruelty-free, sustainable, and offer great taste, creating potential for disruptive innovation in the food industry. - **Rising Demand for Health-conscious Foods:** The growing interest in health-conscious eating habits presents opportunities for the development of accessible and affordable plant-based food options. ### Who This Affects Most - **Vegan Food Market:** The expanding vegan cheese market, anticipated to be worth $4 billion, offers a space for companies to introduce plant-based cheese alternatives. - **Restaurants and Supermarkets:** As the demand for plant-based foods continues to rise, restaurants and supermarkets can cater to the health-conscious, ethical consumer by offering innovative cashew-based cheese products. - **Organic Food Industry:** The rise in demand for organic, cruelty-free alternatives creates opportunities for the growth and development of the organic food industry, specifically within the plant-based cheese sector. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fermented Cashew Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuts-for-cheese-1.md) - [Handmade Cashew-Based Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-cheese-brand.md) - [Cashew-Based Cream Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuttin-ordinary.md) - [Exceptional Plant-Based Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/julienne-bruno-vegan-cheeses.md) - [Versatile Vegan Cheese Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairyfree-cheese-alternatives.md) - [Fermented Vegan Cashew Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creamy-cashew-dips.md) - [Probiotic-Packed Alt Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garlic-cheese-alternative.md) - [French-Style Cashew Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpine-svviss.md) - [Nut-Based Ricotta Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-ricotta.md)