Silk® 18g Protein Has Fiber and 10 Essential Nutrients
Michael Hemsworth — May 26, 2026 — Lifestyle
References: silk & theplantbasemag
Plant-based beverages are often associated with having a low protein content which is something that brands are combating against with new products like the Silk® 18g Protein beverage.
Developed by Danone Canada and arriving in the Canadian market, the beverage features 18-grams of protein per 250ml serving alongside fiber and 10 essential nutrients like calcium, vitamin D and B vitamins. The drink also contains 50% less sugar than dairy-based milk products as a nod to consumers who are looking to decrease their sugar intake. The beverage features a smooth texture that will help to differentiate it from other protein drinks on the market, and comes in two flavors including Regular and Chocolate.
Silk® 18g Protein beverage is arriving in a 1.42-liter refrigerated format at major grocers across Canada.
Developed by Danone Canada and arriving in the Canadian market, the beverage features 18-grams of protein per 250ml serving alongside fiber and 10 essential nutrients like calcium, vitamin D and B vitamins. The drink also contains 50% less sugar than dairy-based milk products as a nod to consumers who are looking to decrease their sugar intake. The beverage features a smooth texture that will help to differentiate it from other protein drinks on the market, and comes in two flavors including Regular and Chocolate.
Silk® 18g Protein beverage is arriving in a 1.42-liter refrigerated format at major grocers across Canada.
Trend Themes
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High-protein Plant Beverages — Rising consumer demand for plant-based drinks containing 15–20+ grams of protein per serving creates scope for novel protein extraction, blending and stabilization technologies to rival dairy performance.
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Nutrient-fortified Alternatives — Products fortified with targeted vitamins, minerals and fiber open possibilities for tailored nutritional formulations that address specific demographic deficiencies and lifecycle needs.
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Reduced-sugar Dairy Replacements — A shift toward lower-sugar formulations in milk alternatives highlights potential for natural sweetener systems and texture-enhancing solutions that preserve mouthfeel while cutting sugar.
Industry Implications
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Grocery Retail — Shelf-level demand for premium refrigerated plant beverages suggests new merchandising formats and cold-chain logistics models focused on higher-margin functional drinks.
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Food Manufacturing — Manufacturers capable of integrating high-protein plant concentrates with stable texture and nutrient retention stand to transform processing lines and ingredient supply chains.
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Sports Nutrition — Protein-forward plant beverages formatted as ready-to-drink options create opportunities for category crossover products targeting active consumers seeking clean-label recovery solutions.
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