Plant-based dairy

Plant-based dairy has truly entered the mainstream, no longer appealing only to those on a plant-based diet but purchased by a diversity of consumers. Given that plant-based dairy is particularly well developed in the organic sector, the overarching theme is increased variety in product categories that already have a good selection of alternatives on the market.

Veggiebel – Veggie-naise Vegan Mayo Classic

Based on rapeseed oil and refined with aquafaba (which is the cooking water from certain pulses), Veggiebel’s Vegan Mayo Classic has the look and mouthfeel of classic mayonnaise but tastes even better. Well known among plant-based eaters, aquafaba is just being discovered as an egg-white replacement by the food industry. We expect to see many more products made with it in the near future. Stay tuned!

Sojade – Hazelnut Quark

Sojade, a pioneer in the plant-based industry, has expanded its existing range of quark alternatives with a delicious new plant-based recipe based on hazelnuts. Sojade’s Hazelnut Quark has a thick texture and is rich in plant-based protein and low in fat and sugar. It is ideal for breakfast, accompanied by muesli or granola.

Harvest Moon – Milk Alternative

This innovative blend of coconut, rice, cashews, and yeast flakes could become a firm favourite for anyone who chooses plant-based options on a regular basis. Harvest Moon’s organic milk alternative provides a fresh and authentic taste and a smooth texture that is surprisingly close to cow’s milk.

The Bridge – Buckwheat drink

The established category of plant-based milk alternatives is expanding in variety. With soya, rice, and oat milk available in virtually every discount chain, consumers are eager to try every other varieties. The Bridge is responding to demand with a wide selection of milk alternatives, including their Buckwheat milk, which includes a complete protein and a sweet, fresh taste. According to Research and Markets 1, revenue from the global plant-based milk market is set to reach more than $38 billion by 2024, growing at a compound rate of more than 14% between 2018 and 2024. You can find more about the rise of plant milk in recent years in the ProVeg Plant Milk Report.

Tereza’s Choice – Fermented vegan cream cheese

Fermented with vegan starter cultures, Teresa’s Choice has created a plant-based spread full of umami notes. It’s perfect as a topping for bagels and adds an extra creaminess to pasta or risotto. With an attractive price point, it is already on the shelves of Slovenian retailer Hofer, along with many other products from Teresa’s Choice.

Happy Coco – Oat Yogurt

With strong levels of consumer acceptance, oats are in high demand at the moment. At Biofach, we were able to discover several new oat-based products. Of these, Happy Coco’s Happy Oats yogurts convinced us the most with its natural ingredients and super-creamy texture. It’s also rich in fibre and proteins, giving you an oatsome start to the day!

Jymy – Pistachio Ice Cream

This Finnish ice cream is a delicious vegan treat. The main ingredient in Jymy’s plant-based product line is regionally-sourced fava beans, accompanied by plenty of roasted pistachios, which together combine into a creamy texture familiar to those who are used to consuming dairy ice cream. With consumers asking for more variety in ingredients, Jymy is a promising first mover in the plant-based ice cream sector.

Sayve – Plant-based cheese

The latest creation from Italian vegan master chef Emanuele Di Biase, Sayve is a hard cheese enriched with organic chickpeas and available in a variety of flavours. Given the fact that the plant-based cheese market is still in its infancy, this is one of the better cheese products that we have tried so far. Our favourite is the variant made with walnuts and truffles.

Yogan – Seaweed Almond Butter
Made from almond milk and olive oil, Yogan’s plant-based butter is a delicious and healthy alternative to it dairy-based equivalent. Its salty taste is obtained using samphire seaweed instead of salt. It spreads, melts, and can be used just like regular butter.

Plant-based meat

Given the impressive list of plant-based dairy products, meat alternatives are clearly falling behind in the organic sector. Although there were a few new plant-based meats that satisfied (especially burgers), most of the products did not live up to their animal-based counterparts. At the same time, this presents an opportunity for producers to fill the gap and combine advances in plant-based alternatives with organic certification.

Mediterranea BioVeg – Seitan roast
As more and more people transition to plant-based eating, it’s particularly important to deliver classic dishes, especially for flexitarian consumers. There are already plenty of meat alternatives on the market based on seitan, which are rich in proteins.

Plant Mate – Pea Chunks
From the Organic Plant Protein company, Plant Mate’s textured vegetable protein Pea Chunks and Pea Mince have the potential to become a new basic ingredient. With a meaty taste and fibrous texture based on organic peas and fava beans, Pea Chunks and Pea Mince are ready to hit the shelves of wholesalers and retailers and challenge the dominance of soya.