# Walnut-Based Pesto Spreads Trader Joe's Spreadable Walnut Pesto is Savory, Nutty and Cheesy By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-08-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pesto-spread References: [traderjoes](https://www.traderjoes.com/digin/post/walnut-pesto) Traditional pesto is usually bright green and made with a base of pine nuts but [Trader Joe's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walnut-gouda-cheese) is introducing a flavorful alternative with its new Walnut Pesto with [Parmesan Cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-butter-with-parmesan-garlic-herb). When it came to creating this product, Trader Joe's found itself asking: "What would happen if you took [traditional pesto](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barilla-pesto-range) and replaced the basil with walnuts?" The answer is in this new product made by combining walnuts with canola oil, extra virgin olive oil and Parmesan cheese, plus black pepper, nutmeg and sea salt. According to Trader Joe's, the flavor experience is one that's nutty, cheesy and savory. The alternative walnut-based pesto has the potential to be paired with pasta as usual but thanks to its spreadable consistency, it may also be layered on toast or paired with cut vegetables. Image Credit: Trader Joe's ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 9% - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Walnut-based Pesto Spreads:** Creating alternative pesto spreads using walnuts instead of pine nuts presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the condiments market. - **Spreadable Consistency:** Developing spreadable pesto with a savory, nutty, and cheesy flavor lends itself to disruptive innovation in the spreads and dips industry. - **Flavorful Alternatives:** Introducing unique pesto flavors by replacing traditional ingredients opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the specialty food market. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Condiments:** The condiments industry can explore new walnut-based pesto spreads to cater to consumer demand for alternative flavors and healthier options. - **Spreads and Dips:** The spreads and dips industry can capitalize on the spreadable consistency of walnut-based pesto to offer versatile options for consumers seeking diverse flavor experiences. - **Specialty Food:** The specialty food market can embrace flavorful alternatives like walnut-based pesto to attract adventurous consumers and tap into the growing demand for unique and gourmet food products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mushroom-Infused Pesto Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-truffle-flavored-pesto.md) - [Tomato-Based Pesto Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pesto-rosso.md) - [Walnut-Studded Dutch Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walnut-gouda-cheese.md) - [Summery Lemon Pesto Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemon-pesto-sauce.md) - [Free-From Pestos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/besto.md) - [Zesty Red Pepper Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-bell-pepper-garlic-parmesan-cream-cheese-spread.md) - [Cheeseball-Inspired Private Label Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/totally-cheeseball-cheese-spread.md) - [Peppery Apricot Cardamom Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apricot-cardamom-spread.md) - [Sliced Herbed Cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basil-monterey-jack-cheese.md)