Dale Buss

For inspiration about what’s possible in the plant-based space, meat substitute companies don’t have to look much further than the dairy case.

Soy milk and subsequent plant-based alternatives such as almond, coconut, and cashew beverages now constitute 16% of the overall U.S. dairy market, a share that has about doubled in the past five years, and analysts believe the share is expected to approach 25% in the next few years.

Meanwhile, plant-based yogurts have become huge even for dairy…

Premium Content
You've reached your monthly limit of free articles.
Access Food Technology
Log in Subscribe

About the Author

Dale Buss, contributing editor, is an award-winning journalist and book author whose career has included reporting for The Wall Street Journal, where he was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize ([email protected]).

Placeholder

Manual Feature

Latest News

Dairy Stages a Comeback

Americans consumed a record number of dairy products in 2023, signaling that there’s room for both traditional products and innovative offerings within the sector.

Sandwiches and Handheld Products Show Market Strength

An overview of product trends in the sandwich and handheld product category.

Partisan Perspectives on Brands

An infographic on how brand preferences differ according to consumers’ political leanings.

Startups Innovators Hot Sauces Bring the Heat

Entrepreneurs target Gen Z and younger millennials with an innovative array of hot sauce products.