Vegan

“DHA Omega-3 helps support brain health for people of all ages and represents a simple way that consumers can make a healthy choice.

‘Veganuary’ drives plant-based dairy-alternative launches

By Beth Newhart

Eating healthier is a common New Year's resolution that brands like to capitalize on every year. New plant-based dairy alternatives are kicking off 2020, trying to tap into the oat, almond and coconut-based craze that’s challenging the dairy industry.

Producing the Plant Butter generates less than half the greenhouse gas emissions that producing dairy butter does.

Country Crock introduces butter alternative

By Beth Newhart

After 30 years of manufacturing plant oil ‘buttery spreads,’ Country Crock has introduced a line of certified dairy-free spreads and sticks products.

 Leeb Biomilch focuses on dairy and fresh products (especially yogurt) from organic goat and organic sheep milk.

Emmi acquires majority stake in Leeb Biomilch

By Jim Cornall

Swiss dairy company Emmi has gradually been expanding its international goat’s milk network since 2010. It has now acquired a 66% stake in Austrian goat and sheep milk processor Leeb Biomilch GmbH.

An interview with Wall's, featuring its new products including the vegan Magnum at the Ice Cream Expo, is included in this month's product round-up.

New products in the dairy aisles: February

By Beth Newhart and Jim Cornall

February was a busy month for dairy launches, and in this round-up, we also include an interview with Unilever’s business development manager, Rachel Brooks, on the new range of products being launched, from the Ice Cream and Gelato Expo held in Harrogate,...

Ice cold: winter ice cream round-up

Ice cold: winter ice cream round-up

By Beth Newhart

Freezing temps across the US haven’t discouraged ice cream brands from expanding their portfolios. From boozy flavors to low-cal pops, here are the freshest launches within the US frozen dessert category.

Kievit developed concepts for its customers and updated its portfolio of fat powders for the savory market.

FrieslandCampina Kievit studies savory market

By Jim Cornall

Dutch company FrieslandCampina Kievit, a global manufacturer of food and beverage ingredients, has recently conducted a study into trends and developments in the savory market.

The program has produced 49 emerging growth companies and launched 31 pilots in two years. Pic: ©GettyImages/Jesper Mattias

Nestlé partners with startups for TERRA Food Accelerator

By Beth Newhart

The third cohort of the TERRA Food & Agriculture Accelerator kicked off its corporate partnerships this week. Nestlé USA is working with three startups developing foods focused on plant-based nutrition, simple labels and fresh ingredients.

Synergy Flavours has created a new vegan-suitable dairy flavor range. Pic: ©Getty Images/BeyondTheRoad

Vegan cheese alternatives – closing the flavor gap

By Jim Cornall

While many vegans are not overly concerned at finding products that resemble non-plant based foods, those experimenting with vegetarian, vegan or flexitarian lifestyles are often looking for plant-based foods similar to those they are cutting from their...

Veganism still growing despite dissatisfaction with food options

By Beth Newhart

90% of US vegetarians are considering veganism, even though half of US vegans are dissatisfied with their food choices. With less structured diets trending among young consumers, food brands need to innovate and expand their offerings, according to a...

ProVeg UK recently launched its 7-Day Dairy-Free Challenge, which is calling on people to give up dairy for a week. Pic: ©Getty Images/happy_lark

‘World Plant Milk Day’ celebrates second year

By Jim Cornall

While the war of words over whether plant-based dairy alternatives can use the term ‘milk’ rages in the US, having already been banned in other areas, the ProVeg UK and Plant Based News creation World Plant Milk Day is being marked for the second time...

Edlong is a global leader in both dairy and non-dairy solutions to meet the growing consumer demand for more options.

Edlong showcases dairy-free range at IFT

By Beth Newhart

Illinois-based Edlong showcased a handful of its 250+ dairy-free flavors at the IFT expo last week, highlighting a national trend in consumer demand for vegan options.