Daiya Foods specializes in creating plant-based, dairy-free products, with a strong focus on vegan cheeses that mimic the taste and melting qualities of traditional cheese. Their product range includes not only vegan cheese but also dairy-free yogurt, cream cheese, dressings, and ready-to-eat meals like flatbreads and pizzas. Daiya's products cater to a wide audience, including vegans, those with lactose intolerance, and consumers looking for healthier food options. What sets Daiya apart from its competitors is its commitment to taste and sustainability, which has helped it gain popularity in the growing plant-based food market. The company's goal is to provide delicious alternatives to dairy products while promoting a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle.

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New Shreds Utilize Daiya Oat Cream™ blend For a Dairy-Like MeltVANCOUVER, BC, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Daiya, the brand that cracked the code on dairy-free cheese, announced today the launch of their new Dairy-Free Cheese Shreds tailored specifically for foodservice operators. Leveraging the success of its new proprietary ingredient, Daiya Oat Cream™ blend, which was previously unveiled across retail in December of last year, these innovative shreds promise a dairy-like melt that browns just like cheese - perfect for foodservice operators and restaurateurs looking to level-up their plant-based offerings.The key features of Daiya's new Dairy-Free Cheese Shreds for Foodservice include:Daiya Oat Cream™ blend Dairy-Free Cheese ShredsNew & Improved Recipe : Crafted with Daiya Oat Cream™ blend, the shreds boast a perfected recipe designed for a complete melt, giving exceptional cheese coverage.: Crafted with Daiya Oat Cream™ blend, the shreds boast a perfected recipe designed for a complete melt, giving exceptional cheese coverage. Dairy-like Melt and Browning : Daiya's Dairy-Free Cheese Shreds replicate the melting and browning characteristics of dairy cheese.: Daiya's Dairy-Free Cheese Shreds replicate the melting and browning characteristics of dairy cheese. Delicious Balanced Flavor: With a delectably balanced cheesy flavor, these shreds elevate any dish, offering a delicious dairy-free alternative.With a delectably balanced cheesy flavor, these shreds elevate any dish, offering a delicious dairy-free alternative. Easy 1:1 Substitution: Designed for convenience, Daiya's Dairy-Free Cheese Shreds can be seamlessly substituted for dairy cheese in a 1:1 ratio.The demand for dairy-free options in the foodservice industry has been steadily increasing, driven by shifting consumer preferences towards plant-based alternatives when eating out. With an ever-growing number of individuals embracing dairy-free diets due to health, preference, and environmental reasons, offering high-quality dairy-free options has become imperative for foodservice operators to cater to diverse customer needs and preferences

Daiya Foods Introduces New Dairy-Free Cheese Shreds For Foodservice Operators

- Plant-based food maker Daiya Foods has unveiled its reformulated line of dairy-free cheeses.

Daiya rolls out reformulated cheese alternatives

Want to save and revisit your favorite articles? Upgrade to vegconomist+ and unlock our new bookmark feature. Subscribe today and enjoy a wide range of exclusive perks to gain a competitive edge in the vegan business world!Daiya, a global leader in plant-based dairy, has announced the relaunch of popular plant-based cheese products with new and improved recipe formulations.This introduction follows the company’s significant multi-million dollar investment in a groundbreaking natural fermentation technology earlier this year, which CEO Michael Watt said was “one of the largest investments in next-generation plant-based cheese since we started the company 15 years ago.”The reformulated cheese line, now available across North America, incorporates the Daiya Oat Cream blend, a propriety cultured ingredient that will now be central to Daiya’s offerings. The new formula is being used in products including dairy-free shreds, slices, blocks, and sticks, aiming to replicate the melt and flavor of traditional dairy cheese, meeting consumer expectations for taste and texture.Traditional fermentation techniquesIn contrast to many formula recipes in the plant-based dairy industry, which often rely on oil-based ingredients, Daiya’s approach to plant-based cheese production embraces natural, traditional fermentation techniques, through which Daiya seeks to advance the art of crafting plant-based cheese that offers consumers a more authentic dairy-free alternative.The reformulation targets key issues within the plant-based cheese category, particularly the need for products closely resembling dairy cheese in taste and texture. The Daiya Oat Cream blend has an improved, creamier, and more authentic cheesy flavor with a melting quality akin to traditional dairy cheese, according to the company.Melanie Domer, Daiya’s Chief Commercial Officer, shared her excitement, stating, “We are so excited to finally introduce our next-generation cheese – the main ingredient of which utilizes our natural fermentation technology. Our new & improved dairy-free cheeses are now made with Daiya Oat Cream blend for a cheesy, ‘melts-like-dairy’ experience that comforts in only the way cheese should.”Daiya’s inclusive messagingAdditionally, Daiya is rolling out a refreshed brand identity to accompany its product launch. This includes a modernized logo, a new tagline, and updated packaging designed to resonate with the growing demographic of flexitarian consumers

Daiya To “Revitalize The Category’S Market Potential” With Natural Fermentation Recipe Switch

Want to save and revisit your favorite articles? Upgrade to vegconomist+ and unlock our new bookmark feature. Subscribe today and enjoy a wide range of exclusive perks to gain a competitive edge in the vegan business world!British Colombia-based vegan cheese leader Daiya Foods, which has a wide retail footprint globally, this week announces the appointment of Hajime Fujita to the role of Chief Executive Officer.In his new role, Mr Fujita, a former director at Daiya, will lead all global operations throughout North America and the brand’s continued international expansion. He previously served as Vice President, Business Planning, at Otsuka Pharmaceuticals, the Japanese pharmaceutical and nutraceutical company that acquired Daiya in 2017 for CAD$405 million / USD$326 million, with Mr Fujita playing a key role in the acquisition before joining the Daiya team.Since joining Daiya, Mr Fujita held the role of Director, Financial Planning and Analysis then took a seat on Daiya’s board as part of a Vice President role at Otsuka America. During his tenure so far he has played a lead role in the establishment of the company’s facility in Burnaby, British Columbia, which received LEED certification earlier this year.Global movesDaiya is currently available in more than 25,000 grocery stores in the US and Canada, as well as internationally in Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Notable developments from recent months include the announcement of a multi-million dollar investment in a new natural fermentation technology. Daiya claims this technology will be the launchpad for the next generation of plant-based cheese.Mr

Daiya Appoints Hajime Fujita As New Ceo To Lead Continued Global Expansion

Mr. Fujita helped Otsuka acquire Daiya in 2017.

Daiya Foods promotes new CEO

Two major, noteworthy brands in the alternative foods space have launched vegan mac  cheese products this week in Canada, a country known for its love of the traditionally dairy-heavy dish. The Kraft Heinz Not Company, a joint venture between Kraft Heinz — the name most closely associated with packet mac and cheese — and Chile’s NotCo, has today debuted KD NotMacandCheese in Canada, marking the first plant-based addition to its Canadian product line. Concurrently, Daiya, known for its dairy-free cheese alternatives, announced the introduction of a new line of Dry Powdered Mac  Cheese. Canada as biggest market for mac  cheese

Daiya And The Kraft Heinz Notcompany Both Launch Vegan Mac & Cheese In Canada

The company will be searching for a candidate in 190 cities across the US as part of their Dairy-Free Dairy Tour VANCOUVER, BC, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- According to Daiya's social media channels, the company is on the hunt for an honorary MVP (Vice President of Melting). In what might be the most exciting role yet, the MVP will be someone who is "committed to driving dairy-free cheese forward" and "dedicated to maximum melt.". Daiya Vice President of Melting. The remote role* comes with an impressive $20k cash payment and a year's supply of Daiya's newly formulated cheese made with Daiya Oat Cream™ blend, the company's latest cheesy innovation. Key responsibilities include perfecting the cheesiest of recipes, calculating a precise melt time and temperature, and collaborating with Daiya's innovation team. Recipe innovators, grilled cheese lovers, pizza enthusiasts, and all round self-proclaimed cheeseheads are encouraged to apply."To help us test our full cheese potential, we're thrilled to be kicking off our nationwide search for our first-ever Vice President of Melting - or MVP as we're calling it

Daiya Is Searching For A Vice President Of Melting (Mvp)

Daiya, a leading dairy-free brand, has launched “Fromage Forgery,” a marketing campaign to promote the newly launched formula, introducing its newly revamped dairy-free cheese to a wider audience in collaboration with actor Lionel Boyce, known for his work on the award-winning series “The Bear”. The initiative plays off the ‘dupe culture’ trend, which has been prevalent in other sectors such as fashion and beauty, and involves product alternatives that closely resemble original luxury items. “The Fromage Forgery campaign […] bridges the gap between consumer expectations and dairy-free offerings”

Daiya Introduces “Fromage Forgery” With Actor Lionel Boyce In A Nod To Dupe Culture

SearchSearching for your content. News in FocusBusiness  MoneyScience  TechLifestyle  HealthPolicy  Public InterestPeople  CultureDaiya dupes dairy cheese and takes its new product to Downtown New York City and beyondNEW YORK, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dupe culture has taken the world by storm, making luxury products more accessible than ever before. But unlike with bags, jewelry, and make-up, no food brand has dared step into that space. Today, dairy-free brand Daiya launches Fromage Forgery – a project with the simple goal of spreading the brand's uncanny cheese dupe to the masses with the help of actor Lionel Boyce.Daiya's Fromage Forgery dupe grilled cheese sandwich. Daiya's Fromage Forgery grilled cheese stand on Canal Street

Daiya And Lionel Boyce Celebrate Dupe Culture With Fromage Forgery

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