Daiya Foods Inc. showcased its latest plant-based innovation March 8-12 at the Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, California.
New cheese products include the Italian Four Cheeze Blend, Feta and Grilling Cheeze Blocks, and Garlic and Herbs Cream Cheeze. The company will also feature three new plant-based Flatbread varieties, as well as the Nexty Award finalist Cheddar Jalapeño Mac and Cheeze, among other products.
“As plant-based foods continue to evolve, delivering great tasting products that just happen to be plant-based is our mission,” said Dan Hua, VP of marketing at Daiya Foods. “By constantly improving our recipes, and introducing new flavors and products, we plan to continually delight the tastebuds of plant-based loyalists and explorers alike.”
Daiya showcased the following plant-based innovations at Natural Products Expo West:
- Daiya Four Cheeze Blend Shreds – These shreds are made with chickpea and are free from dairy, gluten and soy. It is available in two flavors:
- Daiya Italian Four Cheeze Blend features thinly shredded parmesan, mozzarella, provolone and asiago to create an Italian-inspired blend.
- Daiya Mexican Four Cheeze Blend features cheddar, monterey jack, asadero and queso quesadilla style shreds, and is savory with a mild finish, similar to traditional dairy Mexican cheese blends.
- Daiya Feta Style Block – Inspired by traditional feta cheese from Greece, Daiya’s Feta Style Block is full of flavor and a touch of olive oil to transport you to the sunny side of Santorini. Daiya’s Feta Style Block can be crumbled on salads, wraps, bruschetta, pasta and pizzas.
- Grilling Cheeze Blocks – This cheese, inspired by traditional Halloumi cheese from Cyprus, is meant to be grilled and pan-fried, maintaining its shape without melting away. Crispy on the outside with tangy notes of herb and garlic throughout, this plant-based grilling cheeze will add an unexpected twist to all your dishes.
- Daiya Cream Cheeze – Daiya’s newest cream cheese flavor, Roasted Garlic and Herbs, is made with real pieces of roasted garlic, herbs and coconut cream. The plant-based cream cheese spread comes in a recyclable 8 oz. tub and is free from dairy, gluten, soy, peanuts and other common allergens. Daiya’s original cream cheese recipe also comes in a chive and onion, plain and strawberry flavor.
- Daiya Flatbread – Daiya’s new flatbread comes in three crafted flavors and provides a bistro-inspired experience with at-home convenience. It is the first plant-based and gluten-free flatbread in the frozen aisle with flavors like nut-free sunflower seed pesto, caramelized onion and plant-based Italian sausage crumbles, layered with its Cutting Board Cheeze shreds.
- Daiya Cheddar Jalapeño Mac & Cheeze – This cheese is a finalist in the NEXTY Awards: Special Diet Food Category. The new flavor offers a kick of jalapeños and is plant-based and made with gluten-free pasta.
For more information, visit daiyafoods.com.
