From pea, pistachio and chia milks to zero-sugar oat creamers and jalapeño cashew spreads, processors are refreshing the case with function and flavor. The next wave of plant-based dairy bets on better taste, clearer value and differentiated ingredients to win shoppers back.
As the plant-based category continues an explosive growth trajectory, the number of ingredients commonly used in plant-based formulations has multiplied and diversified. Product developers apply innovative techniques to balance ingredients in formulations, and have generated a staggering amount of product introductions to the space. However, the nuanced use of specialized ingredients places further demand on R&D professionals to maintain awareness of discoveries in ingredient technology.
The new beverage contains 100 calories per serving
December 2, 2022
The popularity of Milk Tea around the world is increasing exponentially, especially among the Millennial and Gen Z demographic and milkadamia’s Milk Tea is packaged in 32oz cartons.
In a recent report published by market research firm Packaged Facts, “Dairy & Egg Alternatives: Outlook for Plant-Based & Cell-Cultured Consumer Products,” it was forecast that sales of plant-based dairy and egg products will continue to rise at an average annual rate of 6.0%, reaching $5.2 billion by 2024.
In tandem with the launch of Silk's first-ever kids' product, Danone North America convenes children's nutrition experts to discuss our new normal and makes $100,000 product donation to communities in need
December 28, 2020
Silk Kids Almondmilk Yogurt Alternative is designed with kids and parents in mind. The new yogurt alternative is fortified with calcium and Vitamin D to help support strong bones and has 25% less sugar per ounce than average flavored yogurt alternatives.
In the past few years, retailers and restaurants alike have seen a swift rise in nut milks, coconut milk and most recently, oat milk. These growing options are all tied into greater consumer demand for plant-based alternatives.
The hemp creamers are made using five simple ingredients and without added gums, emulsifiers, carrageenan or oils
June 14, 2019
The three new flavors also contain 350mg of omega-3 ALA per serving and only one gram of sugar, and are vegan, gluten-free, Non-GMO Project Verified, dairy-free and OU kosher.
The Blue Diamond Almond Breeze™ Almondmilk Creamer is a non-dairy creamer option, while the Almondmilk Blended with Real Bananas is a good source of potassium and an excellent source of calcium
January 18, 2019
These new products are the latest example of Blue Diamond's promise of delivering innovation in the plant-based beverage category.
The products, made from Hope & Sesame's Sesamein plant-based protein concentrate, are available in chocolate, vanilla, chocolate hazelnut, original and unsweetened original flavors
December 6, 2018
The company's products are based on sesame seeds, which not only contain important minerals, but can also be grown in moisture- or heat-stressed environments.