# Vegan-Friendly Whipping Creams The Flora Professional Plant-Based Whipping Cream is Versatile By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-03-08 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-whipping-cream References: [foodbev](https://www.foodbev.com/news/upfields-flora-brand-launches-plant-based-whipping-cream/) & [upfield](https://upfield.com) The [Flora Professional](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vege-kreme) plant-based whipping cream is a premium product from [Upfield](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elmlea-brndy) that aims to offer a high-quality dairy alternative for the foodservice industry. The product is reported to have a profile that makes it just like dairy-based cream and is perfect for being used in a number of sweet and savory recipes or for creating fresh vegan-friendly whipped topping. The dairy-free whipping cream was developed to help chefs keep up with the changing preferences of consumers who follow vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free diets. Head of Marketing at Upfield Professional Alan Black spoke on the Flora Professional plant-based whipping cream saying, "[Flora Plant](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flora-plant-btter-spreadable) is a game-changer for the foodservice industry. Not only does it cater to those following a vegan diet, Flora Plant helps chefs overcome the challenge of managing allergens, which if not handled extremely carefully, can lead to a loss in customers, or even worse, criminal prosecution. At Upfield, we create great-tasting plant-based foods – and Flora Plant is no different. It can be enjoyed by vegans and dairy cream lovers alike. We believe following a vegan diet, or a diet that requires the removal of specific allergens shouldn’t mean compromising on taste, and with Flora Plant, operators know they can serve delicious dairy-free dishes to all consumers with total confidence.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Premium Plant-based Whipping Cream:** An opportunity for companies to create high-quality dairy alternatives to meet the changing preferences of consumers on vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets. - **Versatile Dairy-free Cream:** The development of a dairy-free whipping cream that resembles dairy-based cream opens up possibilities for creating sweet and savory vegan-friendly recipes with fresh whipped topping. - **Catering to Allergen-free Diets:** The innovation of allergen-free whipping cream provides a solution for chefs to manage allergens and serve delicious dairy-free dishes without compromising on taste. ### Where This Applies - **Foodservice Industry:** An opportunity for the foodservice industry to embrace plant-based alternatives and cater to the growing demand for vegan and allergen-free options. - **Dairy Alternatives Industry:** The demand for premium plant-based whipping creams creates opportunities for companies in the dairy alternatives industry to develop innovative products that rival traditional dairy creams. - **Vegan-friendly Food Industry:** The rise of vegan-friendly whipping creams opens up new avenues for companies in the vegan food industry to expand their product offerings and cater to a wider customer base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Based Whipping Cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heavy-whip.md) - [Heavy Whipping Cream Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-heavy-whipping-cream-alternative.md) - [Plant-Based Whipping Cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/califia-farms-heavy-whip.md) - [Whippable Non-Dairy Cream Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-coconut-collaborative-double-crem.md) - [Dairy-Free Whipped Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whipt-plant-based-dairy-free-whipped-coconut.md) - [Heavy Whipping Cream Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heavy-whipping-cream-alternative.md) - [Plant-Powered Whipping Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/country-crock-plant-cream.md) - [Dairy Cream Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viocreme.md) - [Festive Plant-Based Dessert Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elmlea-brndy.md)