The pandemic continues to cause instability and serious concern for the global food industry. Thanks to the enormous efforts in the food retail sector and the chains that supply it, consumers can still obtain supplies, but what about new products that were scheduled to be released at this time?
Arla Withdraws Jörd Plant-Based Milk from UK Stores, Shifts Focus to Food Service
Danish dairy cooperative Arla Foods has confirmed it will withdraw its Jörd plant-based milk brand from UK retail stores and focus on the food service sector. The company first introduced Jörd in 2020 as its entry into the plant-based beverage market. Arla has not provided specific reasons for the withdrawal, but industry analysts point to the competitive nature of the UK alt-milk market. The range has already been removed from major supermarket chains, including Tesco, Asda, and Sainsbury’s. While Jörd-branded products will no longer be available to UK consumers in retail, a Barista version of the oat-based drink will remain accessible to food service providers, though it will not carry the Jörd branding. “As a cooperative, we are constantly looking for ways to drive the …