The Vitalite dairy-free cheese range is being launched by Saputo Dairy USA as a lineup of vegan-friendly products for consumers to use in place of their favorite dairy-based alternatives.
The product range includes the Plant-Based Mozzarella Style Shreds, Plant-Based Mozzarella Style Slices, Plant-Based Cheddar Style Shreds, Plant-Based Cheddar Style Slices, Plant-Based Creamy Original Spread and Plant-Based Grated Parmesan Style. Each of the products are gluten-free, Kosher-certified and, except for the Creamy Original Spread, soy-free as well.
Saputo Executive Chef and Senior Manager of Culinary and Sensory Nikki Trzeciak commented on the Vitalite dairy-free cheese range saying, "People following a plant-based or flexitarian diet have limited options in the grocery store and many of those options lack appeal. The idea for Vitalite came out of trying to solve that. We want home cooks to feel liberated in the kitchen and inspired to create traditional foods they have an emotional connection to without compromise."
Versatile Plant-Based Cheese Products
The Vitalite Dairy-Free Cheese Range Features Six Varieties
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
1. Food Industry - The food industry can leverage plant-based alternatives and gluten-free products to satisfy the changing consumer preferences and capture a growing market share.
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3. Retail Industry - Retailers can carry different plant-based and gluten-free products that cater to different dietary preferences and attract a diverse consumer base.