Nestlé further expands plant-based dairy alternatives portfolio
Nestlé is further expanding its plant-based dairy alternatives portfolio to better cater to consumers with lactose intolerance or those following a dairy-free or vegan diet.
The company aims to launch Starbucks non-dairy creamers in the US in August, a vegan Carnation condensed milk alternative in the UK in September, as well as a range of non-dairy cheese to complement its existing plant-based burgers.
Using a combination of proprietary technologies such as plant-protein extraction, fermentation and thermal treatment, dairy and protein experts create dairy alternatives with a creamy mouthfeel, superior nutritional profile and pleasant flavour.
Plant-based products made from pea protein is a key focus area for the company. The company recently launched its first fully pea-based beverage under its Nesfit brand in Brazil. "Peas are one of the most environmentally friendly sources of plant-based protein, but when used alone, it can be challenging to turn them into a great-tasting beverage," said Swen Rabe, Head of Nestlé's R&D Center in Konolfingen.
The company currently offers a variety of products made from rice, oat, soy, coconut and almonds. Examples include non-dairy Häagen Dazs ice cream, Natural bliss coffee creamers in the US, Nesfit rice- and oat-based drinks in Brazil, a new vegan-friendly Milo in Australia and plant-based Nescafé cappuccinos and lattes in Europe and Oceania.
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