# Vegan American-Style Cheeses Rich's Plant-Based Cheese Mimics a Popular Product Style By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-02-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/richs-plantbased-cheese References: [csnews](https://www.csnews.com/richs-plant-based-cheese) & [richsusa](https://www.richsusa.com)  The [Rich's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/richs-gluten-free-seasoned-cauliflower-pizza-crust) Plant-Based Cheese is a familiar take on some recognizable American cheese products that will provide consumers with a way to opt for a vegan-friendly option. The cheeses come in two varieties including American Slices and Mozzarella Shreds, which are both perfect for use in a range of recipes and are crafted without the top eight allergens as well as no artificial flavors or colors. The cheeses come in packs of four per case at 2.5-pounds each for the Mozzarella Shreds, while the American Slices come in 1.5-pound packs with six per case. The Rich's Plant-Based Cheese products are positioned as perfect for a variety of applications at restaurants and retailers ranging from pizzas to sandwiches and more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 11% - 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 rise in demand and interest in vegan diets have created an opportunity for companies to innovate in the plant-based cheese market. - **Allergen-free Products:** Consumers with allergies and dietary restrictions are seeking out allergen-free products, creating a market for companies to innovate in this area. - **Alternative Protein Sources:** The development of new plant-based cheese products opens up opportunities for companies to explore alternative protein sources and appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food Production:** Food production companies can expand their product lines to include more plant-based, allergen-free, and alternative protein options to attract a growing market of health-conscious or environmentally aware consumers. - **Retail:** Retailers can cater to the needs of consumers with allergies or dietary restrictions by stocking up on allergen-free and plant-based cheese alternatives, in popularity. - **Food Service:** Food service companies can incorporate Rich's Plant-Based Cheese products into their menu offerings as an alternative to cheeses made with animal products to appeal to a growing number of health-conscious consumers ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rapid-Melting American Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/violife-just-like-american-slices-easy-melt.md) - [Vegan Cheese Slices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notcheese-american-style.md) - [Versatile Plant-Based Cheese Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairyfree-cheese-range.md) - [Versatile Plant-Based Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-cheeses.md) - [Italian-Style Plant-Powered Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-4-cheeze-style-blend.md) - [Plant-Based Cheddar Slices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cultured-plantbased-cheddar-slices.md) - [Protein-Rich Cheese Slice Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-slices.md) - [Carrot-Based Cheese Slices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-from-carrots.md) - [Cooking-Ready Vegan Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-cheese-products.md)