# Crunchy Dairy-Free Cheese Snacks The Outstanding Cheese Balls Come in Four Flavors By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-04-20 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outstanding-cheese-balls References: [foodbev](https://www.foodbev.com/news/outstanding-foods-debuts-dairy-free-cheese-ball-snacks/) & [outstandingfoods](https://outstandingfoods.com)  The Outstanding Cheese Balls are arriving from [plant-based snack brand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-nacho-cheeze-tortilla-chips) Outstanding Foods as a dairy-free option for consumers that's also high in nutrients and protein. The snack comes in four flavors including Chedda, Jalapeño Chedda, Bacon Chedda and Garlic Parmesan, which are each free from gluten, soy and trans fats. The snack also contains [four-grams of protein per serving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genius-gourmet-protein-puffs) along with 20 vitamins and minerals. CEO and Co-Founder of Outstanding Foods Bill Glaser spoke on the new Outstanding Cheese Balls saying, "We are thrilled to introduce our Outstanding Cheese Balls as the first [dairy-free cheese balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utz-cheese-balls) on the market. Cheese balls are a nostalgic snack most of us grew up on, but for so many who avoid dairy for a variety of reasons, our Outstanding Cheese Balls will bring back those smile-filled memories with the great taste everyone loves and the nutrition we all need.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 11% - 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 - **Plant-based Snacks:** The rise of plant-based snacks creates an opportunity for the plant-based industry to innovate and create more dairy-free options for consumers. - **Dairy-free Products:** The dairy-free trend presents an opportunity for the food industry to explore new products and ingredients that can mimic the taste and texture of dairy products without the use of animal-based ingredients. - **Healthy and Nutritious Snacks:** The growing demand for healthier snacks presents an opportunity for snack companies to innovate and create more nutritious options that are also tasty and convenient. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Plant-based Food:** The plant-based food industry can capitalize on the growing trend towards dairy-free snacks and create more innovative dairy-free options for consumers. - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can incorporate dairy-free snacks as part of a healthy diet and promote the benefits of plant-based eating. - **Convenience Snacks:** The convenience snack industry can explore new ingredients and flavors to create tasty and nutritious snacks that are also convenient for on-the-go consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Puffy Plant-Based Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peatos-puffs.md) - [Cheesy Plant-Based Popcorns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairy-free-white-cheddar-popcorn.md) - [Cheesy Puffed Pea Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-cheezy-cheddar-pops.md) - [Crunchy Filler-Free Cheese Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eat-happy-kitchen-cheese-bites.md) - [Vegan White Cheddar Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-cheddar-cheese-snack.md) - [Plant-Fueled Snack Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-planet-foods-snack-pack.md) - [White Cheddar-Inspired Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-cheddar-cheese-alternative.md) - [Better-For-You Cheese Puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/in-good-hands-protein-puffs.md) - [Snackable Vegan Cheese Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almond-milk-cheese.md)