DF Mavens indulge the dairy-free crowd
DF Mavens launched a line of dairy- and gluten-free ice creams to satisfy the growing free-from crowd’s sweet tooth. Available in three plant-derived bases (soy, almond, and coconut), the flavors include Mint Almond Cookie, Peanut Butter Fudge Mash, Cardamom Pistachio and Madagascar Vanilla Bean. No sugar added options are also available.
The product was awarded Best New Vegan Product at Expo West 2013.
With 8% of children in the US estimated to have a food allergy, and roughly 10-15% of the US population lactose-intolerant (not to mention the growing number of consumers who want to improve their health by following a more plant-based diet), more and more manufacturers are looking to target free-from consumers. Mainstream market retailers have responded, allocating more shelf space to dairy-free options.