Plant-Based Meat Alternatives Struggle to Maintain Early Momentum

August 15, 2023 CoBank

U.S. consumers remain interested in plant-based meat alternatives, but higher prices have led many prospective return consumers to taper off their purchases. The price of plant-based meats is often several dollars a pound higher than for equivalent meat and poultry products. Beyond cost, lingering negative perceptions surrounding taste, value and versatility are also obstacles the category has yet to overcome. 

IDFA Comments on the FDA’s Draft Guidance on the ‘Labeling of Plant-Based Milk Alternatives and Voluntary Nutrient Statements

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) submitted comments to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in support of the agency’s position that consumers need additional clarity on the labels of plant-based “milk” alternatives, such as “soy milk” and “almond milk,” to more easily discern when these beverages are nutritionally different from milk.

Ripple Foods Builds on Success of Ripple Kids Plant-Based Milk with New Unsweetened Version

July 27, 2023 Ripple Foods

Ripple Foods, a leader in plant-based dairy, announced today the newest addition to its portfolio of plant-based products: Ripple Kids Unsweetened Original Milk. The new offering is an unsweetened version of its wildly popular Kids Original Milk and features 8 grams of plant-based protein and 50 mg of DHA Omega-3s and Choline, while having zero added sugars.

Philadelphia Cream Cheese Debuts Plant-Based Spread Nationwide

July 26, 2023 The Kraft Heinz Company

Philadelphia®, the brand that set the cream cheese standard for over 150 years, announces the nationwide rollout of its first-ever plant-based spread offering. With more than half of people looking to add more plant-based products to their diets,1 Philadelphia brings a new creamy, spreadable sensorial experience to the plant-based category for fans to enjoy coast to coast.

Get Ready to Crumble: Daiya Foods Launches Two New Plant-Based Cheeses

July 14, 2023 Daiya Foods

Daiya Foods, a leading plant-based food company, is excited to announce the release of its newest products, Goat Cheeze Flavour Crumbles and Feta Cheeze Flavour Crumbles. The two new cheese products will be available on-shelf throughout Canada in June, offering a new and delicious alternative to traditional dairy-based cheese.