New York-based Armored Fresh, after raising $23 million in Series Pre-B funding, launched its plant-based cheese products in more than 100 supermarkets located throughout New York City. 

A quick glance around any major retailer would reveal plant-based brands positioned as alternatives across all major dairy categories. What used to be seen by many as a fad has clearly gained some legs.

Finlandia Cheese Inc., part of Valio, a Helsinki, Finland-headquartered dairy and food company, is changing its name to Valio USA, effective Oct. 1.