Bezos-backed company launches plant-based milk at Whole Foods Market
November 9, 2020
NotCo, a food-tech company in Latin America and backed by key venture capital names, including Bezos Expeditions, announced its debut in the United States with the launch of NotMilk™ in Whole Foods Market stores nationwide.
While several factors have been driving interest in plant-based analogs of meat, poultry, seafood, and dairy, the phenomenal explosion in such options that the market is experiencing today came from a perfect convergence of two indispensable factors, technology and demand.
Consumer demand for almond milk is strong and growing around the globe, creating endless opportunities for new almond-based formulations
October 7, 2020
Consumer demand for almond milk is strong and growing around the globe, creating endless opportunities for new almond-based formulations, blends and flavors to capture consumers’ interest and maintain a leading position in the plant-based beverage category.
Plant-based yogurt brand introduces pili nut milk and creamer exclusively at Whole Foods Market
September 22, 2020
As the category's first Pili nut-based line, Lavva's new Unsweetened Plant Milk, Chocolate Plant Milk and Unsweetened Plant Creamer are a cleaner, more sustainable alternative to dairy and set a higher standard for plant-based alternatives.
Oatly’s founders will reinvest in the company’s growth by providing additional capital
July 17, 2020
As minority shareholders, the new investors will join the company’s existing partners, including Verlinvest-CR JV and the company’s founders, on Oatly’s dynamic journey. As part of this transaction, Oatly’s founders will also be reinvesting in the company’s growth by providing additional capital.
Butter Buds showcases dairy, non-dairy, organic and clean label ingredients at IFT20
July 14, 2020
Butter Buds® Inc. used the 2020 Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo (IFT20) virtual event to showcase its on-trend, better-for-you flavor ingredients. Virtual attendees can discover new solutions made possible with Butter Buds plant-based dairy-alternative ingredients. Other non-dairy, certified organic and clean-label ingredients will also be on show.
DSM unveils portfolio of enzymes for appealing plant-based dairy alternatives
June 19, 2020
Part of DSM’s expanding portfolio of solutions for dairy alternatives, these enzymes offer a unique variety of benefits—from increasing the solubility of protein and reducing viscosity to improving mouthfeel and unlocking the natural sweetness of raw materials such as rice, soy and oats.
Innova says R&D scientists keep busy with new plant-based dairy, ice cream options.
June 8, 2020
Some of Innova Market Insights' latest reports show the dairy alternatives category is a key battlefront in a war for consumer spending. Likewise, Innova says new frozen dairy desserts are making headlines.
New dairy milk alternative contains 8g of plant protein and nine essential amino acids
May 19, 2020
Califia Farms introduced an enhanced line of nutritious, plant-based milks made from pea, oat and sunflower proteins. The new milks deliver a complementary blend of nine essential amino acids.