Plant-based dairy company to accelerate international growth
December 21, 2021
Oddlygood Global, a spinoff of Valio, one of Finland's premiere food companies, closed its first round of funding with an investment of $28 million from the private equity division of Helsinki-based Mandatum Asset Management.
The rise in consumer demand for dairy-free products has challenged developers to mimic the unique functions of the casein, whey, lactose, and fat found in animal milk
Since “dairy-free dairy” must deliver on a range of consumer needs, consumers who seek dairy alternatives due to an allergy or lactose sensitivity may want dairy alternatives that have comparable nutritional profiles to a dairy counterpart.
Maker of plant-based beverages spreads holiday cheer with new seasonal offerings
September 10, 2021
Elmhurst® 1925 introduced seasonal OatNog and plant-based creamers in Pumpkin Spice and Caramel Macchiato for the holiday season. All three varieties offer a creamy, dairy-free alternatives.
The brand expansion into additional plant-based category offers an indulgent take on classic ice cream
April 13, 2021
Made from organic cashewmilk and other simple ingredients, every spoonful of Forager Project's ice cream is delicate in flavor and creamy in texture, offering consumers a dairy-like ice cream experience without compromising taste and environmental impact.
Non-dairy formulations, low sugar recipes, cleaner labels and ethical ingredients all contribute to consumer decisions
March 30, 2021
Flavor is the single most important choice factor and purchase driver for ice cream shoppers. However, there are other trends in ice cream development that help to build further competitive edge. These include non-dairy formulations, low sugar recipes, cleaner labels and ethical ingredients.
Although most of today’s new plant-based dairy alternatives are cold—displayed in the dairy case or the freezercase—they constitute one of the supermarket’s hottest and fastest growing segments. And it’s no surprise market observers are scrutinizing every element behind who’s purchasing these products—along with what’s selling, when, where and why.
Ingredient and formulation technologies have advanced to where the organoleptic and nutritional lines between dairy and dairy analogs have almost seamlessly merged
Plant-based milk analogs and other dairy-alternative products comprise a rapidly growing market segment for a number of reasons, including lactose sensitivity/intolerance, dairy protein allergies, vegetarian lifestyles, and environmental concerns. In the US and UK, cow’s milk consumption has declined while plant-based milk consumption has increased significantly in recent years.
Survey reveals that 58% of coffee drinkers have tried different types of plant-based milks in their coffee during the pandemic
March 9, 2021
Califia Farms, a plant-based beverage company, announced two new additions to its line of Barista Blends: Mushroom Oat Barista Blend and Hemp Barista Blend.
The NUMU team continues to explore new restaurant partnerships and distributor relationships nationwide
March 1, 2021
NUMU Vegan Cheese is currently available at pizzerias including Paulie Gee's, Motorino, Belluci's and Scarr's, and restaurants and delis such as Gallioto's Vegan Italian Deli and Orchard Grocer.