Vegan shoppers looking to add cream cheese back to their diets are in for a treat. It was recently announced that Oatly is rolling out its new cream cheese products to stores in the United States. Available in Plain and Chive & Onion, the new products deliver all the savory, tangy goodness of a traditional cream cheese without any dairy.
"Oatly has always been at the forefront of providing delicious plant-based alternatives and this new product is no different," said Mike Messersmith, President. "We're extremely excited about the launch of our new cream cheese in the U.S., as it not only expands our mission to bring more plant-based consumption occasions to consumers, but also continues to prove the versatility and opportunity for oat-based products."
Developed by food scientists at the company's Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, research and development (R&D) lab, the new dairy-free, gluten-free, and non-GMO products deliver the same performance and taste cream cheese lovers have come to expect. The products boast a rich and creamy texture, perfect for spreading on bagels, enhancing recipes, or enjoying as a delicious condiment.
Made from Oatly's proprietary oat base, this new cream cheese offers yet another opportunity for people to easily make the switch from dairy to plant-based foods. According to a press release, that lifestyle generally has a lower environmental impact compared to consuming traditional dairy products.
"For decades, we've focused on the power of oats and the magic that happens when you unlock their potential," said Leah Hoxie, Senior Vice President of Innovation. "With this new cream cheese, our U.S. R&D team spent over a year focused on bringing to market a truly great-tasting and performing plant-based option that mimics dairy cream cheese in all the best ways possible, minus the dairy."
Now excuse me while I run to the store and hunt these products down!
