Daiya is a brand that's well-known for its cheese-style blocks, shreds, spreads, frozen pizzas and even a few 'Cheezecakes'—now this assortment also includes a dairy-free yogurt.
While there are plenty of thin coconut milk or almond-based vegan yogurts on the market that appeal to consumers following a plant-based diet, this one from Daiya aims to mimic a rich Greek yogurt-style texture. In place of dairy ingredients derived from animals, what makes of the thick texture of the yogurt are a range of ingredients like tapioca starch, coconut cream, pea protein, potato starch and lemon juice, presumably for tartness.
In a single one cup serving, this dairy-free yogurt contains about eight grams of protein and accounts for about 20% of the percent daily values required for B12.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Dairy-free Yogurts
- Opportunity for developing new dairy-free yogurt products to cater to the growing demand for plant-based alternatives.
- Greek Yogurt-style
- Innovation opportunity in creating Greek yogurt-style texture in dairy-free yogurts using alternative ingredients.
- Plant-based Diet
- Development of more options for consumers following a plant-based diet, such as dairy-free Greek yogurts.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Food and Beverage
- Opportunity for food and beverage companies to expand their product lines with dairy-free Greek yogurt alternatives.
- Plant-based Alternatives
- Growing market for dairy-free products, including Greek yogurt-style alternatives, within the plant-based industry.
- Health and Wellness
- Innovation opportunity to provide healthier and protein-rich dairy-free alternatives, like the Daiya dairy-free Greek yogurt.
