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Beverages

Cashew Milk to Represent $207.7M of Plant-Based Milk Market by End of 2022

Cashew milk products are becoming more popular globally, attracting consumer appeal due to its low sugar and fat content. North America held a commanding 40% share in 2021 and the Chinese market is also increasing. According to a recent report, the cashew milk market is set to grow at a CAGR of 6.3% between now and 2033 and is estimated to acquire approximately $207.7  million of the entire plant-based milk market by the end of this year. Hypermarkets and supermarkets are expected to contribute a significant revenue share and ecommerce is set to continue its growth worldwide. Demand for frozen desserts is also driving the cashew milk market, as non-dairy products continue to be added to the portfolios of value chain stakeholders. Alpro offers a …

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YOI PROBIOTIC BEVERAGE

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Fermentation

Former Dairy Industry Duo Launch New Brand Yoi Inspired by Japanese Fermentaton

Yoi, a new plant-based food and beverage company, has launched in Bay Area independent grocers this month with a range of probiotic nut and seed milks. Co-founders Ellie Wells and Tosh Nakagawa were inspired by the ancient art of Japanese fermentation and previously worked together in the dairy industry for over a decade. Yoi’s flavored beverages are created from simple organic ingredients including almonds, coconut, and pumpkin seeds. “We’re thrilled with the beverage that we created,” said Ellie Wells “It was a non-negotiable for us that Yoi be organic and with a great nutritional profile — a high count of probiotics plus prebiotic fiber and plant protein, without added sugar — while also tasting good. So we went through quite a few different ideas and …

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Products & Launches

Better Than Milk Launches Ready to Drink Product in Five Organic Flavours

Better Than Milk, one of the leading brands in plant-based, shelf-stable powdered alternative milk beverages for more than 50 years, announces the introduction of its Organic Ready-to-Drink Alternative Milk Beverages. The US company offers soy and rice milk in powder form and will debut the new liquid product at the Specialty Food Association’s Fancy Food Summer Show in NYC.

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Products & Launches

Modest Mylk Launches an Entirely New Category of Nut Mylk

Modest Mylk, an innovative new nut “mylk” brand, announced today the launch of its product lineup of organic, gluten free, preservative/stabilizer free, and vegan concentrated nut bases. Created with the mission to make nut mylk easier and healthier than ever, Modest Mylk offers a way to make fresh and delicious nut mylk at home. Modest Mylk is made by simply blending together the base of your choice with water for one minute.

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Anja Grunefeld – Marketing Director G-A-CH at Alpro GmbH

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Interviews

Alpro: “Focusing on a Healthy Lifestyle and the Environment”

Any consumer who thinks about plant-based milk alternatives will think about one name: Alpro. The milk alternative pioneer can look back on almost 40 years of marketing experience and still knows how to keep the brand trendy. The brands Alpro and Provamel aim to score with non-GMO ingredients, accurate production processes and a diverse product portfolio within the next years, how Anja Grunefeld – Marketing Director G-A-CH at Alpro – told us in our exclusive interview.

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Celebrities

Califia Farms Secures over $50 Million From Celebrity Investors

Califia Farms, the well-known Los Angeles based natural beverage company, have announced a new round of funding which they have received to the tune of over $50 million. The plant-based milk market is set to exceed $34 billion by 2024, thanks to the enormous success in the global natural milk producers, and in particular Califia Farms, who have been enjoying exponential growth with their plant milks, creamers, juices and probiotic yogurts.

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