Foodservice operators have a new option for plant-based menu items

In recent times, the foodservice industries have targeted closely on introducing plant-based meat analogues to its menus to attraction to customers on the lookout for plant-based choices. And now that plant-based proteins are extra mainstream, foodservice operators are wanting past, to merchandise corresponding to plant-based cheese, for complementing present menu gadgets.  Whereas serving plant-based meat with dairy cheese is good for flexitarians, to fulfill and tackle the wants of customers with stricter diets, it’s time for eating places and foodservice operators to develop their vegan efforts and incorporate dairy-free choices.

Plant-based menu choices have been one of many fastest-growing traits in foodservice for the previous a number of years. At present, plant-based cheese is on 5.2% of U.S. menus, with a projected development to eight.7% in 2026, based on Datassential. Given this rising pattern, school campuses, enterprise and trade cafeterias and different foodservice operators are clever to concentrate on together with dairy-free, plant-based cheese options as a part of their choices.

Daiya, a pioneer of plant-based merchandise, is dedicated to assembly customers wherever they’re eating, whether or not that’s at house, or at a foodservice facility. The model’s Plant-Primarily based Cream Cheeze is excitingly making its comeback to the foodservice trade with a brand new and improved recipe that solutions the decision for a extra versatile, spreadable and easy vegan cream cheese that’s excellent to be used in a variety of culinary functions. Whip it, unfold it or use it so as to add creaminess, Daiya has operators lined as they appear to exceed the expectations for purchasers’ candy and savory favorites; now accessible in a two-pound tub format.

A July 2021 research from Hanover discovered that 48% of customers usually tend to go to a foodservice location providing vegetarian or vegan choices relatively than a restaurant with out these choices. For operators increasing and diversifying ingredient lists to symbolize numerous dietary preferences ensures new methods of rising enterprise that additionally promotes accessibility and sustainability.

There’s no motive diners shouldn’t have the ability to benefit from the meals they love with a vegan twist. Daiya’s in-house R&D Chef, Chef Luis Lopez, has created a variety of recipe concepts utilizing its Cream Cheeze, permitting operators to combine plant-based choices into menus main as much as the busy vacation season:

• Chocolate Espresso Cheezecake—This decadent cheezecake is made with Daiya Cream Cheeze and Feta Model Block for a wealthy chunk, together with a shot of espresso to deepen its chocolate taste. It comes collectively rapidly in a meals processor with no baking required!
• Cream Cheeze Frosting—The shiny, plant-based, cream cheeze glaze is operators’ new go-to. It’s straightforward to make and scrumptious on pastries, together with cinnamon rolls, muffins, loaves and desserts.
• Savory Spreads—These flavorful Cream Cheeze-based spreads, together with Roasted Jalapeno & Garlic and Fig & Balsamic flavors, make a tasty, gourmand addition to any charcuterie board — a fan favourite appetizer.

Whether or not operators are at the moment serving plant-based choices or wish to develop or revamp menu gadgets, now’s the time to acknowledge and meet the big selection of needs and desires of customers.

In addition to cream cheeze, Daiya additionally presents a variety of scrumptious, plant-based, dairy-free merchandise corresponding to shreds and slices throughout foodservice codecs.  

For extra info, together with product samples, please go to www.daiyafoods.com/food-service/, or contact foodservice@daiyafoods.com  

This submit is sponsored by Daiya