Plant-Based

The new products are being rolled out first in Malaysia.  Pic: Nestlé

Nestlé launches dairy free Milo in Asia

By Jim Cornall

Nestlé said as consumers in Asia are including more dairy alternatives in their diet, it is launching plant-based versions of some of its brands in the region.

The new pea isolate and pea starch add to the company’s portfolio of plant-based proteins and ingredients.  Pic: Ingredion

Ingredion adds new plant-protein products

By Jim Cornall

Ingredion Incorporated, a global provider of ingredient solutions to the food and beverage industry, has added two new products to its plant-based portfolio produced at its new pea protein manufacturing facility in South Sioux City, Nebraska.

Gemak pot-filling machine. Pic: Gemak

Gemak delivers plant-based yogurt during lockdown

By Jim Cornall

Processing equipment company Gemak has designed, manufactured, installed and commissioned a process and packing plant built specifically for the manufacture of plant-based yogurts and other dairy alternatives.

Pic: Follow Your Heart

Danone adds Follow Your Heart to plant-based portfolio

By Jim Cornall

Global food and beverage company Danone and Earth Island, maker of Follow Your Heart brands, have entered into a share purchase agreement under which Danone will acquire 100% of the shares of Earth Island.

January saw plenty of launches related to dairy and dairy alternatives.  Pic: Getty Images/zakokor

January new dairy products

By Jim Cornall

It’s a bumper month for new products in the dairy aisles, and of course this is just the tip of the global iceberg of new products.

Unilever is launching new products in the US through its Breyers, Good Humor, Klondike, Magnum Ice Cream, Popsicle and Talenti brands. Pics; Unilever

New US ice cream launches from Unilever

By Jim Cornall

Unilever is launching a variety of new frozen treats in the US with its Breyers, Good Humor, Klondike, Magnum Ice Cream, Popsicle and Talenti brands.

Some new products have been launched for the festive season.

New products launched

By Jim Cornall

In the UK, Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses has launched a gift for Christmas that keeps on giving, or keeps on maturing.

Dairy Dialog podcast 107: Tate & Lyle, Kerry, NZMP.  Pics: Tate & Lyle; Getty Images/jchizhe; Getty Images/mel-nik

Dairy Dialog podcast 107: Tate & Lyle, Kerry, NZMP

By Jim Cornall

This week on the Dairy Dialog podcast, we have three interviews alongside our regular look at the global dairy markets, with Liam Fenton at StoneX. Our guests are Kavita Karnik, Tate & Lyle VP of global nutrition and open innovation; Aaron Fanning,...

The company has already launched NotMilk, NotBurger, NotIceCream and NotMayo in Brazil, Argentina and Chile. Pic: NotCo

Bezos backed NotCo debuts NotMilk in the US

By Jim Cornall

NotCo, a food-tech company in Latin America backed by venture capital names, including Bezos Expeditions, has announced its debut in the US with the launch of NotMilk in Whole Foods Market stores nationwide.

The new Applewood Vegan Grated is expected to debut in 2021. Pic: Norseland

Norseland to launch grated version of Applewood Vegan

By Jim Cornall

UK specialty cheese company Norseland is adding to its range of vegan products as it prepares to launch Applewood Vegan Grated, which is the first-ever vegan grated smoky cheese alternative and the first grated vegan product from an established dairy...

In 2021, Canada will become the first market to produce Violife 100% Vegan products outside of Greece. Pic: Violife

Violife launches in Canada

By Jim Cornall

The Violife plant-based cheese alternative group of products has been introduced across Canada.

The key challenge for brands has shifted from gaining acceptance to achieving optimization. Pic: Getty Images/AnastasiaNurullina

Meeting the needs of plant-based consumers

By Jim Cornall

A new white paper sponsored by Amano Enzyme discusses the quickly evolving market for non-dairy milk alternatives and how manufacturers can differentiate their products to meet the discerning taste of their customers.

Newly-launched Valio MiFU steaks are made of pea protein and rapeseed oil. Pic: Valio

New Valio products - and less plastic

By Jim Cornall

Finnish dairy cooperative Valio is launching new products for the fall, as well as increasing the use of recycled plastic for its snacks and cheese.

Good Karma will continue to operate as an independent company led by its existing leadership team.

Good Karma Foods buys company back from Dean Foods

By Jim Cornall

Good Karma Foods, a US producer of plant-based dairy alternatives, has repurchased majority ownership held by Dean Foods, as well as secured new investment from Valor Siren Ventures (VSV).

Keytone has launched its new Immunity Booster product, as its plant-based range secures distribution nationwide in Australia.

Keytone launches Immunity Booster Powder

By Jim Cornall

Keytone Dairy Corporation Limited has secured national ranging at Coles Supermarkets in Australia for its new Tonik plant range, and has launched an Immunity Booster Powder product under its proprietary brand, KeyDairy.

The new plant-based product hits the shelves in the UK in October. Pic: Nestlé

Nestlé launches vegan Carnation

By Jim Cornall

In the UK, Nestlé has launched a new vegan alternative condensed milk to its Carnation range made from a blend of oat and rice flour.

Dairy Dialog 93: First Milk, Edlong, avocadomilk, Quicke’s.  Photo of dip: Getty Images/5PH

Dairy Dialog podcast 93: First Milk, Edlong, avocadomilk, Quicke’s

By Jim Cornall

On the podcast this week, we have First Milk CEO, Shelagh Hancock, and CFO, Greg Jardine; Lourdes Mato, research scientist, and Lisa Power, director of marketing, at Edlong; Mary Quicke, from Quicke’s; and Terry Daly, co-founder of avocadomilk. [Photo...

The range is suitable for a variety of plant-based products. Pic: Getty Images/AnastasiaNurullina

DuPont launches Danisco PlanIt

By Jim Cornall

Danisco Planit marks the latest evolution in DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences’ plant-based ingredient portfolio – a range of functional ingredients and application expertise for food and beverages made with what the company says is a ‘planet forward,’...

The Ilchester Vegan Festive Selection features three new vegan cheese alternatives alongside its Applewood Vegan. Pic: Norseland

Cheese Advent Calendar makers roll out new vegan festive product

By Jim Cornall

It may be sunny outside and the longest day of the year is only two days away in the northern hemisphere, but UK speciality cheese company Norseland, the makers of a cheese advent calendar, has announced the launch of a vegan Christmas product.

The DelvoPlant range completes DSM’s wider portfolio of integrated solutions that help manufacturers develop and market dairy alternatives. Pic: DSM

DSM unveils enzymes for plant-based dairy alternatives

By Jim Cornall

Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in nutrition, health and sustainable living, has launched its DelvoPlant range of enzymes for optimizing the taste, texture and sweetness of plant-based drinks.

The new product will launch into ASDA in the UK in July. Pic: Norseland

Norseland creates vegan version of Mexicana

By Jim Cornall

UK speciality cheese company, Norseland, which created Applewood Vegan, has added to its range of vegan cheese alternatives with the launch of Mexicana Vegan.