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Innovation explodes in plant-based dairy alternatives
Food and beverage manufacturers launch new plant-based milk, yogurt, frozen desserts and more.
Danone S.A. - So Delicious Dairy Free
Danone S.A.
Danone North America’s So Delicious Dairy Free brand is launching a new line of Oatmilk Yogurt Alternatives made with gluten-free oats along with live and active cultures.
The dairy-free yogurts come in four flavors: triple berry; spiced pear and fig; strawberry rhubarb; and sweet mango. Each flavor is nut-free, soy-free, certified vegan, certified gluten-free and Non-GMO Project verified.
Elmhurst 1925
Elmhurst 1925
Elmhurst 1925 is growing its Barista Editions portfolio with the new Hemp Barista Edition. Made with six ingredients, including hemp cream and whole grain oats, the plant-based product may be used for foaming, frothing and steaming in coffee beverages, Elmhurst said.
The company also is expanding its Hemp Creamer line with three new flavors: French vanilla, hazelnut and golden milk. Joining the original unsweetened variety, the new Hemp Creamer flavors contain 350 mg of omega-3 ALA per serving and one gram of sugar. Elmhurst Hemp Creamers are vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, OU kosher and Non-GMO Project verified.
The new products are made through a HydroRelease method that uses water to separate the component of a nut, grain or seed before reassembling them as a creamy, beverage-ready emulsion that maintains the full nutrition of the source ingredient without added gums or emulsifiers, Elmhurst said. Elmhurst Hemp Creamers are made with five ingredients: hemp seeds, filtered water, cane sugar, dipotassium phosphate and natural flavors.
Lactalis
Lactalis
Organic dairy product manufacturer Stonyfield Organic is diving deeper into the dairy-free segment with new Fruit & Veggie Smoothie Pouches. The plant-based products are made with coconut cream and contain six simple ingredients each. Containing 50 to 70 calories per pouch, the smoothies contain no added sugar and are U.S.D.A. certified organic, Non-GMO Project verified and vegan. Varieties include Berry Cherry Blast, made with blueberries, cherries, apples and beets; Tropical Twist, made with mangos, bananas, pears and carrots; and Strawbana Smash, made with strawberries, bananas, pears and sweet potatoes.
High Brew Coffee
High Brew Coffee
Plant-based lattes are joining the High Brew Coffee family. Made with cold brewed Direct Trade Arabica coffee beans and a blend of coconut and cashew milk, the dairy-free latte options contain nine grams of sugar and come in three flavors: Bourbon Vanilla, Toasted Coconut and Smoked Butterscotch.
Upfield
Upfield
Upfield’s Country Crock brand is pushing into the plant-based space with new dairy-free Country Crock Plant Butter, available in sticks and tubs. Stick varieties include plant butter made with almond oil, olive oil and avocado oil, and tub varieties include plant butter made with olive oil and almond oil.
Dean Foods Co.
Dean Foods Co.
Dean Foods Co. is bringing new life to Steve’s Ice Cream, a brand it acquired in 2017. Along with a new visual identity and campaign, the brand is launching four new dairy-free frozen dessert varieties.
The dairy-free Moroccan Mash Up dessert is made by infusing organic coconut cream with honey/orange blossom flavor, a pomegranate swirl and chopped almonds.
The dairy-free Passion Carnivale dessert mixes organic coconut cream with passionfruit, ribbons of caramel and mango pieces.
The dairy-free Cold-Brewed Cinnamon Coffee dessert is made with cold-brewed 100% Arabica fair trade coffee and organic coconut cream finished with a hint of cinnamon.
The dairy-free Chocolate Cherry Blossom dessert blends organic coconut cream, natural cherry blossom flavor and chocolate flakes.
Blue Diamond Growers
Blue Diamond Growers
Blue Diamond is branching into the non-dairy yogurt alternative category with the launch of Almond Breeze Almondmilk Yogurt Alternative. The plant-based product is available on its own or paired with toppings.
The plain yogurt alternative is available in 24-oz tubs in original and vanilla varieties. It also comes in 5.3-oz single-serve containers that pair vanilla-flavored Almond Breeze Almondmilk Yogurt Alternative with various toppings, including toasted almonds; honey roasted almonds and granola; chocolate almonds and chocolate chips; coconut almonds and chocolate chips; blueberry almonds and oat clusters; and sea salt caramel and pretzel.
Nestle S.A.
Nestle S.A.
Nestle S.A.’s Chameleon Cold-Brew brand is introducing cold-brew blended with organic oat milk. Sweetened with organic cane sugar, the dairy-free beverage is nut-free, non-G.M.O. and U.S.D.A. certified organic. Varieties include original and dark chocolate.
Danone S.A. - Silk
Danone S.A.
Danone North America’s Silk brand is expanding its Oat Yeah oatmilk products into the yogurt aisle with new Oat Yeah Oatmilkgurts. The oatmilk yogurt alternatives combine gluten-free oats with live and active cultures and come in vanilla, mixed berry, strawberry and mango flavors. All varieties are dairy-free, nut-free, soy-free, certified gluten-free and Non-GMO Project verified.
Coolhaus
Coolhaus
Coolhaus is debuting its dairy-free line of frozen desserts and frozen dessert cookie sandwiches. Made with a base of organic cocoa butter, pea protein and organic whole grain brown rice, the desserts are sweetened with cane sugar and contain equal partner chocolate chunks and chips.
The dairy-free pint flavors include Salted Caramel Crunch, Dirty Mint Chip, Cookie Dough Lyfe, Chocolate Campfire S’Mores, Peanut Butter Fudge Chip, Chocolate Sandwich Cookie Crumb, and Mocha Marcona Almond Fudge. The dairy-free cookie sandwich flavors include Horchata with Snickerdoodle cookies, Dirty Mint Chip with double chocolate cookies, Tahitian Vanilla Bean with chocolate chip cookies, Cookie Dough Lyfe with chocolate chip cookies, and Cookies and Cream with double chocolate cookies.
Stok Cold Brew
Stok Cold Brew
Cold-brew coffee meets almond and oat milk in two new products from Stok Cold Brew. Stok Oatmilk Latte and Stok Almondmilk Mocha are dairy-free, gluten-free and certified vegan. The oatmilk variety contains 135 mg of caffeine, and the almondmilk mocha version features 130 milligrams of caffeine per 12-oz serving.
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams is launching a line of dairy-free frozen desserts. Featuring a base of coconut cream, the dairy-free collection includes four flavors: Dark Chocolate Truffle, Cold Brew with Coconut Cream, Texas Sheet Cake and Roasted Peanut Butter & Strawberry Jam.
Mooala
Mooala
Mooala is moving into the coffee creamer category with a new line of organic plant-based creamers. All varieties contain zero sugar and are U.S.D.A. certified organic. The vanilla bean flavor is made with almonds and coconut cream; the banana nut flavor is made with almonds, coconut cream and banana puree; and the Oats ‘n’ Crème flavor is made with oats, almonds and coconut cream.
Aloha
Aloha
Aloha is launching a new line of plant-based protein drinks. Available in chocolate sea salt, coconut and vanilla flavors, the beverages provide 18 grams of protein and 5 grams of coconut sugar per serving. The protein drinks feature a blend of pea and brown rice proteins, electrolytes, prebiotics and MCT oil and have a creamy coconut milk base, Aloha said. Aloha protein drinks are keto-friendly, vegan, certified U.S.D.A. organic and non-G.M.O.
Good Planet Foods
Good Planet Foods
Good Planet Foods is adding a cheddar flavor to its line of plant-based shredded cheese alternatives. New Cheddar Flavor Shredded Cheese is made from refined coconut oil and plant starches, including potato and tapioca. Free from dairy, nuts, soy, eggs and wheat, the product is certified gluten-free, vegan, allergen-free, kosher, halal and Non-GMO Project verified.
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