The FDA is accepting comments on the draft guidance. A manufacturer may choose to implement the recommendations in a draft guidance before the guidance becomes final.
February 22, 2023
"Labeling of Plant-based Milk Alternatives and Voluntary Nutrient Statements: Guidance for Industry," recommends that a plant-based milk alternative product include a voluntary nutrient statement that conveys how the product compares with milk based on the USDA Food and Nutrition Service fluid milk substitutes nutrient criteria.
The first alternative dairy brand from Bel Brands USA is made in partnership with Perfect Day.
February 7, 2023
The products use animal-free whey protein created through precision fermentation, a revolutionary and sustainable process that offers complete dairy protein, and the taste and texture of traditional dairy, without involving any animals, the company states.
Dairy products strengthen health, while plant-based given edge in sustainability. Dairy products contain high-quality proteins — whey and casein — and the biological value of them is very high. Yet, consumer research shows that there is a difference in how consumers perceive sustainability between products.
In 2021, 61% of consumers turned to fresh milk at least weekly. Importantly, the number of consumers turning to these products has remained fixed over the last few years, which indicates that while people have been working on improving their health through their diet, they are not necessarily cutting down on their intake of fresh milk, stated FMCG Gurus.
My husband and I recently went grocery shopping together — a rare event — to purchase food and ingredients we needed for hosting a small cocktail party. We were in the cookie and cracker aisle when my husband spotted it: a brand of crackers touting “Plant Based” on the front panel of its packaging.