Müller plant-based corner yogurts and rice pudding

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Milk- and Dairy Alternatives

Müller Launches its First Vegan Products in the UK: Plant-Based Corner Yogurts & Rice Pudding

German dairy brand Müller is launching plant-based versions of two of its most popular products — corner yogurts and rice pudding — in the UK. Described as “delicious and creamy”, the corner yogurts feature a portion of coconut-based yogurt with a separate add-in, with either strawberry and pomegranate puree or crunchy chocolate balls. The rice pudding is also coconut-based and comes in vanilla and chocolate flavours. While Müller is a popular brand in the UK, some consumers such as ethical vegans may prefer not to purchase the new products. A recent investigation by animal rights group Viva! found that some farms supplying Müller use “zero grazing” methods, where cows are never allowed outdoors and calves are separated from their mothers immediately after birth. “A natural …

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Products & Launches

Müller to Launch Vegan Range as Dairy Alternatives Continue to Soar

Müller Vegan will hit the shelves in March, to debut with four products based on rice and coconut in pure, cinnamon, chocolate and vanilla flavours. The dairy giant is also launching four oat-based drinks in chocolate, banana, vanilla and caramel. The launch is accompanied by a TV/print/social media and POS campaign, which is expected to reach 550 million contacts.

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Food & Beverage

$2.5 Million Injection from Müller and Other Investors For Yofix Plantbased Probiotic Yogurts

Dairy alternative producer Yofix Probiotics, Ltd., has successfully closed a series-A round of investment from investors including Müller Ventures, AG; the French Bel Group; and LionTree Partners LLC, based in the US. The total amount $2.5M will leverage global expansion of its portfolio of award-winning plant-based yogurts.

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