# Spreadable Plant-Based Cheeses 'Homestyle Plain Vegan Cream Cheese' is Naturally Fermented By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-12-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plain-vegan-cream-cheese References: [vegnews](http://vegnews.com/articles/page.do?pageId=10514&catId=1) & [shop.miyokoskitchen](https://shop.miyokoskitchen.com/products/homestyle-plain-cream-cheese?variant=4816798275) Alongside its range of [solid plant-based block cheese products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boursin-plantbased), [Miyoko's Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-milk-cheese-spreads) is now launching its 'Homestyle Plain Vegan Cream Cheese' as a [spreadable, Philadelphia-style cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daiya-dairyfree-cream-cheese). The product is made with organic cashews and coconut cream that has been naturally fermented to achieve a rich flavor. In the same way that traditional cream cheese may be used for both sweet and savory applications, the Homestyle Plain Vegan Cream Cheese can be spread over bagels or incorporated into sweet baked goods and frosting. As a vegan product, the cheese-style spread is free of egg and lactose, as well as gluten, soy, cholesterol and GMO ingredients. Currently, the new cream cheese is available online in a beta version, but Miyoko's Kitchen has plans to launch the products in stores next year, along with all-new packaging. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 33% | 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) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Plant-based Cheese Alternatives:** The rising demand for vegan and dairy-free products presents opportunities for plant-based cheese alternatives. - **Fermented Foods:** The trend towards naturally fermented plant-based cheeses offers new opportunities for the fermented foods industry. - **Packaging Innovation:** As brands expand their plant-based cheese product lines, there is a need for innovative and sustainable packaging solutions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food Manufacturing:** Food manufacturers can capitalize on the increasing demand for vegan and dairy-free products by offering new plant-based cheese alternatives. - **Organic Agriculture:** With the use of organic cashews and coconut cream in plant-based cheeses, there is an opportunity for organic agriculture to meet the growing demand for such ingredients. - **Packaging:** As plant-based cheese products become more widely available, the packaging industry can offer innovative and sustainable solutions to meet the growing demand. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant Milk Cheese Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-milk-cheese-spreads.md) - [Cultured Cream Cheese-Style Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uncreamcheese.md) - [Plant-Based Cream Cheese Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philadelphia-plant-based.md) - [Dairy-Free Jalapeño Cheese Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jalapeo-cheese-spread.md) - [Almond Cream Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simplyv.md) - [Plant-Based Cream Cheese Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oatly-4.md) - [Coconut-Based Spreadable Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconut-spreadable-cheese.md) - [Fungi-Based Cream Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fungi-vegan-cream-cheeses.md) - [Herbaceous Plant-Based Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cream-cheeze.md)