# Plant-Based Cheese Sprays Credo Foods Created the World's First Oat Milk-Based Spray Cheese By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2024-07-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oat-milkbased-spray-cheese References: [vegconomist](https://vegconomist.com/food-and-beverage/cheese-alternatives/credo-foods-oat-milk-spray-cheeze/) & [shop.credofoods](https://shop.credofoods.com/products/spray-cheeze-bundle)  Over the years, people have enjoyed spray cheese on [crackers, pretzels, vegetables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheezy-cracker), and even straight from the can, and now vegan consumers can savor the world's first oat milk-based spray cheese from Credo Foods. Available in Cheddar-Style and Smoky varieties, the [plant-based spray cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supreme-cheddarton) is made without GMOs, artificial preservatives, colors and seed oils. This dairy-free product took three years of research and development to perfect, and it was a challenge to create a [cheese alternative](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jalapeo-cheese-spread) packaged without the need for refrigeration or preservatives. This nostalgic and playful cheese-style spray snack promises to make plant-based eating more accessible to all ages, all while reinventing a favorite indulgence with a healthier twist and keeping snack time fun. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 26% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Dairy-free Innovations:** Pioneering dairy-free alternatives, such as oat milk-based spray cheese, are transforming traditional snack products for vegan consumers. - **Convenient Vegan Foods:** The development of shelf-stable, plant-based spray cheese signifies a leap towards more accessible and convenient vegan food options. - **Healthy Nostalgic Snacks:** Reintroducing nostalgic snacks with healthier, plant-based ingredients caters to both health-conscious and vegan consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Plant-based Foods:** The plant-based foods industry is expanding with innovative products like oat milk-based spray cheese that cater to growing vegan and lactose-intolerant populations. - **Snack Foods:** The snack foods industry is witnessing a shift with the introduction of plant-based alternatives that promise both health benefits and nostalgic enjoyment. - **Convenience Foods:** Convenience foods are gaining from the evolution of shelf-stable, dairy-free products that simplify the lifestyle of busy, health-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Based Cream Cheese Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oatly-4.md) - [Plant Milk Cheese Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-milk-cheese-spreads.md) - [Hemp Seed-Based Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grounded-foods.md) - [Plant-Based Cream Cheese Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philadelphia-plant-based.md) - [Spiced Plant-Based Taco Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oat-milk-taco-blend-seasoned-shreds.md) - [Squeezable Plant-Based Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primula-perfectly-plant.md) - [Coconut-Based Spreadable Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconut-spreadable-cheese.md) - [Cheesy Vegan-Friendly Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kraft-mac-cheese6.md) - [Plant Milk-Based Cheese Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vevan-uncreamcheese.md)