Ben & Jerry's Homemade, a subsidiary of Unilever, is working on a dairy-free ice cream, which is expected to be launched in the market next year.
The company will replace milk as base by using either coconut milk or almond milk to make the new vegan-friendly ice cream.
The move comes in reponse to consumer demand for vegan version of Ben & Jerry's ice cream.
Ben & Jerry's spokesperson Kelly Mohr was quoted by The Huffington Post as saying: "Our Flavor Gurus are always in the lab looking at ways we can bring the fun and indulgence of Ben & Jerry's to new fans.
"A nondairy dessert is something we are working on, because everyone has the right to enjoy great dessert."
Ben & Jerry's is said to become the first mainstream company to offer dairy-free alternative to ice cream, although many smaller companies are already offering such products.
Based in Vermont, Ben & Jerry's Homemade produces and sells ice cream, yogurt, and sorbet products. It also operates and franchises scoop shops; and offers cakes.
