Plant-based processor Follow Your Heart continues to meet consumer demand for more dairy-free alternatives by adding three first-of-their-kind cheeses to its popular plant-based cheese line up.

Misha’s, a California plant-based dairy alternative company announced it closed a $3M seed round led by investors JAY-Z’s Marcy Ventures Partners Fund II, L.P., a firm with a passion for building game-changing consumer businesses, Lisa Shamus & Partners, a leader in innovative branding and licensing, and Chris Paul, 11-time NBA All-Star and businessman who seeks opportunities that accelerate social change and sustainably build a fair, equitable society.

Vevan, the maker of Snax dairy-free cheese, dried fruit and nut snack packs, is adding to its line of plant-based cheeses with Marinated Mozza-Bites.

Daiya Foods, the no. 1 plant-based cheese brand and pioneer of plant-based products, introduces its Mexican 4 Cheeze Style Blend, the most recent addition to its new and improved Cutting Board Collection Shreds. The new Mexican 4 Cheeze Style Blend is now available at Sprouts and many other grocery stores and natural food retailers across the U.S. and Canada.

Danone and Earth Island, maker of Follow Your Heart brands and a pioneering leader in plant-based foods, today announced that they have entered into a share purchase agreement under which Danone will acquire 100% of the shares of Earth Island. With a proven track record of growth and innovation, and a long-term commitment to nutrition, sustainability and environmental stewardship, Earth Island represents a strong cultural fit with Danone and provides Danone with a unique opportunity to strengthen its plant-based business.

Good Foods introduces clean-label, cauliflower-based, creamy almond-veggie queso-style dip, manufactured using high-pressure processing (HPP). This dip can be served right out of the fridge with veggies or heat it up and add it to your nachos or pasta as a cheese alternative.

Vevan plant-based cheese is now available for retail sale, including Sprouts Markets nationwide. The Vevan line includes Shred (shredded) and Melts (sliced) formats, plus a new line called Snax: portable snack packs containing Vevan cheese cubes with dried fruit and nuts. 

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The Violife EPIC Dairy Free Festive Platter includes three delicious blocks, each free from common allergens (like dairy, nuts, soy, lactose and gluten), so you can treat everyone this holiday season – no matter what their dietary preference or requirements.

Boursin introduces Boursin Dairy-Free Cheese Spread Alternative in Garlic & Herbs flavor. This new cheese spread alternative is the same Garlic & Herbs flavor you expect from Boursin, but in a dairy-free, plant-based version to meet the needs and desires of even more consumers. Whether for entertaining at home, making a diet-inclusive “cheese” board or including in a recipe, Boursin Dairy-Free is perfect to ensure all guests have great tasting options.