Danone Institute North America, a not-for-profit established by White Plains, N.Y.- and Broomfield, Colo.-based Danone North America, announced the five winning teams of the "One Planet. One Health" Initiative — a grant program that promotes resilient and sustainable local food systems.

Berkeley, Calif.-based Perfect Day, a consumer biotechnology company and creator of animal-free “dairy,” says it partnered with Phoenix-based Villa Dolce to introduce “gelato” items to the foodservice industry.

Broomfield, Colo.- and White Plains, N.Y.-based Danone North America says it created plant-based “milk” that doesn’t taste like plants. 

Back in February 2020, Petaluma, Calif.-based Miyoko’s Creamery (Miyoko’s), a manufacturer of dairy alternatives, sued the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA).

Plant-based milk alternatives are the largest plant-based food category in North America and grew 5% last year.

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.

Hayward, Calif-based Three Trees Organics launched organic Oat & Seed “oatmilk.” A blend of three super seeds (flax, pumpkin and sunflower) with oats creates a creamy, delicious and nutrient-packed “oatmilk” without any vegetable oils, the company says.