# Free-From Salad Dressings Marie's Refrigerated Salad Dressings are Plant-Based & Gluten-Free By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-05-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/refrigerated-salad-dressings References: [perishablenews](https://www.perishablenews.com/produce/maries-launches-new-plant-based-refrigerated-salad-dressings/) & [maries](https://maries.com/) [Marie's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maries-dips-and-dressings) Refrigerated Salad Dressings created a new line of [plant-based salad dressings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notmayo-chipotle-squeeze) that are free from dairy and gluten, and they offer better-for-you alternatives to popular varieties like ranch and caesar. The dressings, inspired by classic varieties, can be found in three creamy flavors: Creamy Dill Ranch; Smoked Black Pepper Caesar and Meyer Lemon Basil, plus one Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette. The trio of [creamy plant-based dressings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairy-free-dips) are indulgent and appealing to those following a vegan, vegetarian or flexitarian diet. The dressings are not only plant-based but eco-friendly, as they are packaged in 11.5-ounce recyclable PET bottles. Like the other salad dressings from the brand, these ones will be stocked in the refrigerated produce section and the Plant-Based line promises to catch the eyes of those who love stocking up on fresh veggies. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 10% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Plant-based Salad Dressings:** Opportunities for developing innovative plant-based alternatives to traditional dressings. - **Gluten-free Options:** Creating innovative gluten-free dressings can appeal to a wider range of consumers. - **Eco-friendly Packaging:** Developing new sustainable packaging options for salad dressings can attract environmentally conscious consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Creating new plant-based and gluten-free products in the food and beverage industry. - **Retail:** Innovative packaging options can disrupt the retail industry and increase sales for eco-friendly products. - **Sustainability:** The demand for eco-friendly packaging in the sustainability industry creates opportunities for new innovations in product packaging. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Creamy Oat Milk Dressings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simply-plant-based-dressings.md) - [Boldly Flavored Dressing Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maries-dips-and-dressings.md) - [Vegan Buttermilk Salad Dressings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buttermilk-salad-dressings.md) - [Free-From Vinaigrette Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-olive-ranch-vinaigrette.md) - [Seed Oil-Free Salad Dressings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comprehensive-brand-refresh.md) - [Plant-Based Dill Dressings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-creamy-dill-dressing.md) - [Elevated Fresh Snacking Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maries-fresh-produce-dips.md) - [Versatile Vinaigrette Dressings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garlic-vinaigrette-dressing.md) - [Versatile Refrigerated Salad Dressings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/health-nut-dressings.md)