# Oil-Based Butter Alternatives As Well as Non-Dairy Cheese, Miyoko's Creamery Makes Vegan Butter By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-01-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-butter References: [twitter](https://twitter.com/MiyokosKitchen/status/686645602596159488) & [shop.miyokoskitchen](http://shop.miyokoskitchen.com/collections/mix-and-match/products/cheesy-garlic-veganbutter?variant=13619653510) In addition to being a source of [cultured dairy-free cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boursin-plantbased), [Miyoko's Creamery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-vegan-butter-channel) is set to become a go-to for [vegan butter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-things-butter-spreadable). The brand recently introduced of a new butter substitute that's made without dairy or palm oil ingredients. Instead, this 'European-Style Cultured VeganButter' is prepared from a base of organic cashews and coconut oil. In addition to original flavors, the brand also offers Cheesy Garlic VeganButter, which is prepared with a few additional herbs for added taste. The demand for products like theses are representative of a call for more plant-based alternatives for milk, cheese and other dairy products. Other than vegans, a growing population of health-conscious consumers are also becoming wary of inflammation and other repercussions that come along with eating dairy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 15% | 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) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Plant-based Butter:** The increasing demand for plant-based butter alternatives as a result of health-conscious consumers and vegans present an opportunity for new products and innovations. - **Organic-based Ingredients:** The shift to use organic-based ingredients such as cashews and coconut oil in vegan butter is a trend that presents disrupt innovation opportunities. - **Specialty Flavored Butter Alternatives:** The popularity of specialty flavored butter alternatives such as Cheesy Garlic VeganButter showcases a trend towards more unique and diverse plant-based options. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry will continue to innovate with the growing consumer demand for plant-based alternatives and organic-based ingredients. - **Dairy Alternatives:** The dairy alternatives industry is set to expand with the increasing popularity of plant-based butter as it helps to provide a larger variety of dairy-free options. - **Health and Wellness:** The growing demand for plant-based butter alternatives with organic-based ingredients reflects the health-conscious movement that presents a growth opportunity for health and wellness companies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Based Butter Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-butter-alternatives.md) - [Allergen-Free Butter Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unbutter.md) - [Coconut Oil Cream Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-cream-cheeses.md) - [Free-From Plant Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nextgeneration-plantbased-butter.md) - [Oil-Based Vegan Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-buttery-plantbased-spread.md) - [European-Style Plant-Based Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-butter-spread.md) - [Cultured Plant-Based Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-of-butter.md) - [Fermented Plant-Based Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fermented-plant-based-butter.md) - [Spreadable Vegan Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-buttery-spread.md)