- In April 2024, The Compleat Food Group reentered the mergers and acquisitions arena by acquiring Palace Culture, a U.K.-based dairy-free cheese company. This acquisition expands The Compleat Food Group’s plant-based product range, offering innovative dairy-free cheese options. Palace Culture’s focus on unique cheese alternatives strengthens the company’s position in the growing plant-based market and diversifies its offerings beyond typical meat substitutes
- In February 2024, Stockeld Dreamery, a Swedish vegan dairy startup, launched a fermented Cheddar slice made from legume milk. This product represents a significant advancement in vegan cheese, improving taste and texture to meet evolving consumer expectations. It is seen as a pioneering development in the "third wave" of dairy-free cheese, boosting the appeal of plant-based dairy alternatives
- In October 2023, PETA promoted animal welfare by distributing Babybel dairy-free cheese at the International Dairy Federation World Dairy Summit. This initiative aims to raise awareness about ethical food choices by showcasing tasty dairy alternatives, emphasizing that compassion and enjoyment of cheese can coexist, thus encouraging plant-based consumption
- In July 2021, Upfield expanded into the Middle Eastern market by launching the Violife vegan cheese brand. Offering allergen-free cheese alternatives in formats like slices and grated options, Violife meets growing regional demand for dairy-free products. Its popular flavors like cheddar and mozzarella provide consumers with tasty, convenient options that suit dietary restrictions
