Source: GENETIC LITERACY PROJECT, 12/3/21

General Mills moves into the emerging 'animal-free’ dairy category with a brand called Bold Cultr – a lactose-free cream cheese alternative utilizing dairy proteins from Perfect Day made via microbial fermentation (without cows). While plant-based cheese is getting better all the time, say animal-free startups, it has only captured a tiny fraction of the cheese market because products still don’t deliver for many consumers, who would like to make more sustainable or ethical choices, but aren’t willing to compromise on taste, nutrition, or performance.

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