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NEW ZEALAND STARTUP AIMS TO PERFECT VEGAN MOZZARELLA

“New Zealand-based food technology startup New Culture is working to create vegan cheese that closely mimics its dairy-derived counterpart. Similar to the process used by plant-based meat brand Impossible Foods, the company is working with elements of dairy on a molecular level to create plant-based substitutes that closely resemble cheese.”

“New Culture is first focusing on developing vegan mozzarella using a microbe that replicates the function of casein—a dairy-derived protein that is credited with giving cheese its distinctive texture and flavor. The startup is currently participating in IndieBio—a highly regarded biotechnology accelerator program that previously assisted companies such as Memphis Meats, Finless Foods, and New Wave Foods...once the company raises sufficient capital, he hopes to have New Culture’s vegan mozzarella available to the public within 18 months.”

(via New Zealand Startup Aims to Perfect Vegan Mozzarella | VegNews)

Lab-grown food startup wants to make dairy mozzarella, no animals required

“We want to make amazing tasting vegan cheese that is better in taste, structure, and function when compared with dairy cheese — as well as being healthier, far more sustainable and able to be enjoyed by everyone...However, we don’t think this can be done with just plant-based ingredients. Dairy proteins are responsible for most of what we love about dairy cheese and are so unique themselves that they cannot just be replicated in the plant-based world. This is why we are taking these essential dairy proteins known as casein proteins, and sustainably producing them ourselves without the cow.”

“Similar to what the Impossible Burger does with the heme protein, we are making casein proteins with the help of microbes...We are still very early in development...After we close our seed round later this year we will build a pilot process to begin making our cheese. Due to the nature of the technology we are working with, it will take longer to get to market than a fully plant-based food product. We hope to have a product for consumers to buy within 18 months.”

(via Lab-grown food startup wants to make dairy mozzarella, no animals required | Digital Trends)

WHOLE FOODS LAUNCHES ITS OWN VEGAN CHEESE LINE

“Supermarket chain Whole Foods Market recently debuted a new vegan cheese line under its 365 brand. The new palm oil-free...cheddar that are advertised to “melt and stretch” and are clearly labeled vegan. While the grocery chain offers a variety of vegan cheeses made by other brands, including Follow Your Heart, Daiya Foods, and Miyoko’s Kitchen, the new line is the first vegan cheese offered under its own brand.”

(via WHOLE FOODS LAUNCHES ITS OWN VEGAN CHEESE LINE | VegNews)

8 Vegan Cheeses You’ll Want To Add To Your Plant-Based Bucket List

“[W]e now live in an age where plant-based cheese alternatives are bountiful. Some are developed enough to just hit the spot, while others are so close that you actually can’t tell the difference between them or the real thing.”

”One of the more popular brands of vegan cheese slices, you’ll find Follow Your Heart on the menu of viral vegan burger chains like Monty’s Good Burger...While Kite Hill is probably best known for their yogurts, they also produce almond milk-based cheeses such as ricotta...Mikoyo’s Creamery is believed to be one of the first brands to bring vegan cheeses into the mainstream. Mikoyo produces high-quality cheeses from nut milks that even include artisanal vegan cheese wheels... Violife makes a variety of vegan cheese options like cream cheese, parmesan, feta, smoked provolone, and cheddar. However, their take on queso was truly a mouthwatering experience.”

“Good Planet Foods prides themselves in a variety of tastes that tailor themselves to the consumer...slices come in a bevy of unique flavors such as garlic and herb, hot pepper, and tomato basil...Parmela Creamery draws from the subtle flavors that come from cashews. The company utilizes a slow-aging process for their nut cheeses that unlocks rich authentic flavors. Products include cheese spreads, meltable slices, cheese sauces, and meltable shredded cheese...Wayfare Foods specializes in dairy-free cream cheeses (with flavors like onion chive, green olive, and jalapeño)...Bute Islands was one of the best vegan cheeses...“My favorite was the Greek style...It was fashioned after feta cheese and their rendition was super creamy and slightly tangy, just like a good feta.”

(via 8 Vegan Cheeses You’ll Want To Add To Your Plant-Based Bucket List | So Delicious)

Booming Belgian Vegan Cheese Company Keeps Selling out of Cheese

“A new vegan cheese company is taking Belgium by storm and seeing extraordinary growth and popularity after less than five months in business.Launched November 2018 in just 15 retail locations, Pa’lais is already being sold at over 130 retailers throughout Belgium.Food influencers nationwide have used the vegan cheese, and the events Pa’lais holds always sell out their products...Additionally, an astonishing 90% of customers who sample their products during in-store tastings end up purchasing the vegan cheese.”

”The Belgium-based company sells organic vegan cream cheese style spreads that are made with fermented cashews and almonds. The cheese is free of additives and preservatives, oil, gluten, GMOs, starch and soy. Each has a unique color and goes perfectly on toast, crackers or sandwiches. The vegan cream cheese can even be used in dishes like pizza or cheesecake.”

“A year ago, I had the idea to design a plant-based food that provides the same pleasure as a spread-cheese but that is better for our health, the planet and the animals...I wanted to create a product that would appeal to both those looking to eat without dairy (vegetarians, vegans or lactose intolerant) and the curious ones who want to indulge themselves without overlooking the taste and health..I wanted to show everyone it is not necessary to harm others to eat delicious food...I quickly discovered that it was possible to use traditional cheese making techniques on plant-based milk...I was able to create ‘camemberts’ and ‘blue cheeses’, but cream-cheeses like spread were the ones that interested me the most because Belgians have a great tradition of bread, sandwiches and toasts.”

(via Booming Belgian Vegan Cheese Company Keeps Selling out of Cheese | VegNews)

Know how to make a better vegan cheese? Some Minnesota firms have money for you

“Frozen-pizza makers at Schwan’s foods know consumers want more plant-based foods, but they can’t find a vegan cheese with the right amount of stretch, melting and browning qualities.”

”Startups, entrepreneurs and inventors typically have to fight to get their ideas and voices heard by larger, established companies or investors. A reverse-pitch event flips that around by having the larger — and often better funded — players present their problems to creative minds outside their organization. Fields like technology and biopharmaceuticals have used this approach, sometimes called open innovation.”

”There is, however, a risk to opening up to outsiders...There’s also a real chance the solutions won’t work...“First, you have to make sure it’s doable and then you have to find a way for it to be scalable...But if we aren’t trying, we aren’t going to be able to hit the ball.”

(via Know how to make a better vegan cheese? Some Minnesota firms have money for you | Star Tribune)

VEGAN PIZZA POP-UPS ARE THE NEW TACO STANDS

“Taco stands and Mexican food trucks may never grow old, but there’s a new pop-up trend that’s offering hungry pedestrians a choice...Pop-up pizza joints have infiltrated the street food scene, bringing a new meaning to pizza delivery. From thick and fluffy focaccia crusts to wood-fired pies with homemade vegan mozzarella, traveling pizzaiolos have mastered the art of pizza on-demand.”

(via VEGAN PIZZA POP-UPS ARE THE NEW TACO STANDS | VegNews)

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