“We have had a relationship with DFA over the past 20 years, and we are confident in their ability to succeed in the current market and serve our customers with the same commitment to quality and service they have come to expect,” said Eric Beringause, president and chief executive officer of Dean Foods.

Dairy foods and beverages are facing challenges that include competition from plant-based dairy wannabes, global trade obstacles and more. But the odds are in dairy’s favor as processors home in on consumers’ evolving wants and needs.

Allergen- and soy-free stabilizing and texturing systems based on potato and pea protein can be used to make a wide range of products, from cold cuts to salami to bacon. 

“Organic is more than a trend, it’s a consumer movement,” says Laurette Rondenet, Edlong president and CEO. “The success we’ve enjoyed with our partners has been built on staying ahead of consumer demand, with authentic ingredients crafted for true dairy flavor and function.”

The new infusion of funding provides the startup with significant leverage for attaining global expansion of its current portfolio of award-winning plant-based yogurts.

Made from refined coconut oil and plant starches, Good Planet Foods cheeses are free from eight primary allergens.

Available in two flavors, Blueberry Pomegranate and Strawberry Acai, the new Daily Probiotics are made with real fruit and organic low fat milk, all for only 60 calories.

Tate & Lyle has over 100 Non-GMO corn, and tapioca texturants available for the North American market, including thickening, film forming, gelling and functional power functionalities.

The specialist in small chocolate pieces also has special highlights like protein-rich chocolate leaves, fruity dark chocolate chips with raspberry, and chunks with hemp seeds.

GRAS status is the standard set by the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for the acceptance of food and beverage ingredients.