# Plant-Based Ice Creams Pols Ice Cream Introduces a Vegan Coconut Ice Cream Variant By Kanesa D | Published 2025-07-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pols-ice-cream References: [baltictimes](https://www.baltictimes.com/pols_ice_cream_goes_vegan___for_the_first_time_in_history_/) & [foodunion](https://foodunion.com/)  [Food Union](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pols-snow-peaks), Latvia’s leading dairy and ice cream producer, is updating its iconic Pols brand. For the first time in over half a century, Pols is going plant-based with the launch of its [first 100% vegan ice cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-dairy-free-decadence-series). Crafted with a [creamy coconut milk base](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-dream-bowls) and finished with a smooth coconut oil glaze, the new vegan Pols reimagines indulgence without compromising on flavour or texture. Every ingredient in the recipe is fully plant-based and vegan-friendly. The vegan Pols maintains the classic single-serve format that generations of fans have come to recognize and love. "This is more than just an exotic new flavor. It’s a turning point in the Pols story. For the first time since 1971, when the original Pols was created at Rīgas Piena Kombināts, the brand welcomes a fully vegan ice cream, crafted with premium-quality coconut milk," said Ģirts Liniņš, Brand Manager for Ice Cream at Food Union. Image Credit: Food Union ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 44% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Plant-based Indulgences:** A growing demand for indulgent plant-based desserts challenges traditional ice cream manufacturers to innovate with creative non-dairy bases. - **Coconut-based Alternatives:** The use of coconut milk and coconut oil in vegan ice creams signifies a shift towards tropical ingredients that can mimic the richness and texture of dairy. - **Mainstream Vegan Offerings:** The introduction of fully vegan options by established brands highlights the mainstream acceptance and profitability of plant-based products. ### Where This Applies - **Dairy-free Food Industry:** The rise of plant-based alternatives is reshaping the dairy industry, encouraging companies to explore nutritious and innovative non-dairy formulations. - **Coconut Products Industry:** As coconut-based ingredients gain popularity, there is increasing interest in sustainable sourcing and processing of coconut milk and oil. - **Vegan Food Market:** The rapid growth of the vegan market presents lucrative opportunities for brands to expand their product lines with plant-based alternatives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vegan-Friendly Frozen Dessert Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-range.md) - [Italian-Style Plant-Based Gelato](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-plant-based-gelato.md) - [Dairy-Free Fudge Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairyfree-fudge-pops.md) - [Hemp-Based Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hemp-based-ice-cream.md) - [Coconut-Based Vegan Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yee-kwan.md) - [Legume-Based Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-kitchen-plant-based-ice-cream.md) - [Plant-Based Coconut Dessert Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-coconut-collab.md) - [Vegan Imitation Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brave-robot.md) - [Oat Milk-Based Vegan Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-frozen-dessert-line.md)