Vegan cheese and butters have not seen the same explosion in product innovation or investment that meat or milk replacement products have over the last ten years and, therefore, plant based cheese and butter companies are rapidly playing catch up to meet growing demand.
Replacing dairy products such as cheese and butter is often the last hurdle for transitioning vegetarians who are reluctant to eliminate their beloved cheese from their diet and therefore, ensuring a great taste and authentic texture is essential to reduce demand for dairy cheese.