# Carbon-Negative Vegan Desserts Plan(e)t Foods' Ice Cream is Plant-Based & Sustainably Packed By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-07-31 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegen-dessert References: [packagingoftheworld](https://www.packagingoftheworld.com/2021/07/planet-foods.html) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/planetfoodseu/?hl=en) Plan(e)t Foods makes 100% plant-based ice cream that's carbon-negative, dairy-free and full of natural flavors. As the brand identifies, "Contemporary ice cream lovers [are] motivated to behave in a sustainable fashion, but with no desire whatsoever to make concessions on taste and the whole experience expected from great ice cream." Knowing that it can be a challenge to find just the right balance of wholesome ingredients for indulgent snacking occasions, the brand is now offering its own take on classic chocolate and vanilla flavors that will leave not leave consumers feeling as if they're missing out on something. The products are packaged in eco-friendly packaging derived from sugarcane, appealing to consumers who are invested in sustainable experiences from start to finish. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Carbon-negative Desserts:** Opportunity to innovate by using sustainable ingredients and offering carbon-negative sweets for environmentally conscious consumers. - **Plant-based Frozen Treats:** Opportunity to create a new line of trendy plant-based frozen treats with unique and natural flavors. - **Eco-friendly Packaging:** Opportunity to use sustainable packaging materials, such as sugarcane, for products to attract conscious consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food Industry:** Developing carbon-negative, plant-based desserts can attract environmentally conscious customers and contribute to a more sustainable food industry. - **Frozen Desserts Industry:** The frozen desserts industry is facing new opportunities by introducing new plant-based flavors and ingredients and sustainable packaging for customers that value environmentally sustainable food choices. - **Packaging Industry:** Opportunity to produce eco-friendly, sustainable packaging for products in the food and other industries to satisfy customers' desire for sustainable products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hemp-Based Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hemp-based-ice-cream.md) - [Canned Carbon-Negative Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/judes-plantbased-chocolate-shake.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Frozen Dessert Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-range.md) - [Plant-Based Dessert Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-de-creme.md) - [Mini Plant-Powered Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-powered-dessert.md) - [Legume-Based Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-kitchen-plant-based-ice-cream.md) - [Upcycled Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-vegan-ice-cream.md) - [Plant-Based Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pols-ice-cream.md) - [Vegan Imitation Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brave-robot.md)