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{{Short description|Canadian producer of vegan cheese substitutes}}
'''Daiya''' is a Canadian-based [[vegan]] [[cheese]] alternative food company located in Vancouver, British Columbia.<ref>[http://www.daiyafoods.com/products/faq.html FAQ]. Daiya Foods Inc. 2010.</ref> Daiya Foods Inc. was established in 2008 by Andre Kroecher and Greg Blake.
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| name = Daiya Foods Inc.
| logo = Daiya logo.svg
| type = Subsidiary
| foundation = {{Start date and age|2008}}
| location = 3100 Production Way, [[Burnaby, BC]] V5A 4R4
| key_people = Andre Kroecher (co-founder)<br>Greg Blake (co-founder), Hajime Fujita (CEO)
| num_employees =
| industry = Retail, food service, ingredient supply
| products = [[Dairy alternatives]]
| subsid =
| revenue =
| parent = [[Otsuka Pharmaceutical]]
| homepage = {{url|https://www.daiyafoods.com/}}
}}
[[File:Happy Spicy Pizza with Daiya Vegan Cheese (4713217908).jpg|thumb|Pizza topped with Daiya cheese]]
[[File:Daiya enchilada.jpg|thumb|Vegan enchilada with Daiya cheese substitute]]
'''Daiya Foods Inc.''' is a Canada-based [[dairy]]-[[alternative food]] company located in [[Burnaby|Burnaby, British Columbia]]. The company was established in 2008 by Andre Kroecher and Greg Blake.<ref>Rosolen, D. (2011, May). Company Profiles: Daiya Foods Inc. ''Food in Canada''. 71 (4), 38-42. {{issn|1188-9187}}</ref> Daiya's original products are cheese analogues made from coconut oil and [[tapioca]] flour that are known for their cheese-like consistency and melting properties. They contain no animal products or soy, lactose, wheat, barley, gluten, or nuts.<ref>Clyne, C. (2009, November 7). [http://supervegan.com/blog/entry.php?id=1362 SV Interview: The Dudes of Daiya - Andre Kroecher and Greg Blake] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111014185100/http://supervegan.com/blog/entry.php?id=1362 |date=2011-10-14 }}. ''SuperVegan''.</ref>


Daiya is sold in natural and conventional food stores in many countries including Canada, the US, the UK, Australia, Mexico, and Hong Kong. Its products are featured on restaurant menus and in packaged food products made by [[Amy's Kitchen]] and [[Turtle Island Foods]]. Daiya has won many awards for its products, including the 2009 Veggie Award for Product of the Year.<ref>[http://www.vegnews.com/articles/page.do?pageId=1069&catId=6 The Veggie Awards 2009]. ''VegNews''. (70).</ref> In 2011, ''BC Business'' magazine named Daiya one of the 20 most innovative companies in British Columbia.<ref>[http://www.bcbusinessonline.ca/2011/innovators The 20 Most Innovative Companies in B.C. 2011] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111114115739/http://www.bcbusinessonline.ca/2011/innovators |date=2011-11-14 }}. Guide to Innovation in B.C. ''BCBusiness''.</ref>
Daiya cheese alternative contains no animal products or soy, casein, lactose, whey, wheat, barley, gluten or nuts. Daiya is made from [[cassava]] and is notable for its cheese-like consistency and melting properties, which many vegan cheese substitutes lack.<ref>Clyne, C. (2009, November 7). [http://supervegan.com/blog/entry.php?id=1362 SV Interview: The Dudes of Daiya - Andre Kroecher and Greg Blake]. ''SuperVegan''.</ref>


In July 2017, [[Otsuka Pharmaceutical]] agreed to acquire 100 percent of Daiya Foods for $405 million.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Japanese firm acquires Canadian maker of dairy-free cheese products - Food In Canada|date=27 July 2017 |url=https://www.foodincanada.com/food-in-canada/japanese-firm-acquires-canadian-maker-dairy-free-cheese-products-137430/|access-date=2021-06-02|language=en-US}}</ref>
==Ingredients==
Daiya cheese alternative contains purified water, natural whole ground cassava/tapioca and/or arrowroot flours, high oleic sunflower and/or safflower and/or identity preserved high oleic canola oil, coconut oil, pea protein, salt, inactive yeast, vegetable glycerin, natural flavors (derived from plants), xanthan gum, sunflower lecithin, natural vegan enzymes, natural vegan bacterial cultures, citric acid, and natural color.<ref>[http://www.daiyafoods.com/images/home_award.swf Ingredients]. Daiya Foods Inc. 2010.</ref>

==Uses==
As a cheese alternative in the following vegan dishes:
*Grilled cheese sandwich<ref>Follow the Fleet. (2011, Jul/Aug). ''Vegetarian Times''. (386), 73. {{issn|0164-8497}}</ref>
*Meatball sub<ref>Jackson, J. (2011, November 11). [http://www.nashvillescene.com/bites/archives/2011/11/11/first-bite-vegetarian-edition-slocoFirst Bite, Vegetarian Edition: Sloco]. ''Nashville Scene''.</ref>
*Pizza<ref>Lehmkuhl, V. (2011, January 27). Excellent vegan pizza is no longer pie in the sky. ''The Philadelphia Daily News''.</ref>
*Reuben<ref>Barbu, A. (2011, March 9). Till We Meat Again. ''Syracuse New Times''. (2083), 10-12. {{issn|0893-844X}}</ref>
*Zucchini-Quinoa Lasagna<ref>Matheny, S. (2011, Jul/Aug) Blog Bites: Zucchini-Quinoa Lasagna ''Vegetarian Times''. (386), 53. {{issn|0164-8497}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
Andre Kroecher first began developing Daiya in 2005. Greg Blake partnered with Kroecher in 2007 and the two spent the next year developing the mozzarella and cheddar style shreds based on Kroecher's early innovations. Food scientist Paul Wong was brought on in early 2008 to help with scaleup and refining the formulations. Daiya Foods, Inc's alternatives were first introduced at the Natural Products Expo West in [[Anaheim, California]], in 2009 and were an instant success. In late 2009, Daiya Foods moved to a dedicated facility to ensure the highest level of food safety (Daiya Foods Inc. is an SQF certified facility)<ref>[http://www.daiyafoods.com/company/index.html About us] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111114044455/http://www.daiyafoods.com/company/index.html |date=2011-11-14 }}. Daiya Foods Inc. 2010.</ref> After Daiya's acquisition by Otsuka, some retailers discontinued carrying Daiya products due to Otsuka's practice of using animal testing.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Donnelly|first=Tim|title=Daiya vegan cheese is now owned by a company that tests on animals|url=https://theoutline.com/post/2145/daiya-otsuka-vegan-cheese-controversy|access-date=2020-11-11|website=The Outline|language=en}}</ref>
Andre Kroecher first began developing Daiya in 2005. Daiya cheese alternative was first introduced at the Natural Products West Expo in [[Anaheim, California]] in 2007.<ref>[http://www.daiyafoods.com/company/index.html About us]. Daiya Foods Inc. 2010.</ref>

In November 2019, Daiya Foods appointed Hajime Fujita as its new chief executive officer, a role in which he will oversee global operations and the brand's international expansion. Fujita joins Daiya from its parent company, Otsuka Pharmaceuticals. Additionally, Melanie Domer has been promoted to chief commercial officer, and John Kelly to chief marketing officer, marking significant leadership changes within the company.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Daiya Foods promotes new CEO {{!}} Food Business News |url=https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/25084-daiya-foods-promotes-new-ceo |access-date=2023-11-22 |website=www.foodbusinessnews.net |language=en}}</ref>


==Awards==
==Awards==
Daiya won first place in the [[BC Innovation Council]] (BCIC) 2009 Commercialization of Agricultural Technology Competition.<ref>Phan, I. (2010, January 11). [http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/616011/-600-000-awarded-to-the-recipients-of-the-2009-commercialization-of-agricultural-technology-competition $600,000 Awarded to the Recipients of the 2009 Commercialization of Agricultural Technology Competition] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130509001348/http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/616011/-600-000-awarded-to-the-recipients-of-the-2009-commercialization-of-agricultural-technology-competition |date=2013-05-09 }}. BCIC Press Release. ''Canada Newswire''.</ref> Also in 2009, Daiya was the awarded the [[PETA]] Libby Award for best vegan cheese. Daiya Foods won the VegNews Veggie Award at the Natural Products ExpoWest Show in Anaheim, California, in March 2009, 2011 and 2012. In 2010, it won the best vegan cheese award from ''[[VegNews]],''<ref>Morgan, T. (2011, August 10–16).[http://www.boiseweekly.com/boise/find-daiya-vegan-cheese/Content?oid=2454233 Find: Daiya Vegan Cheese] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006100237/http://www.boiseweekly.com/boise/find-daiya-vegan-cheese/Content?oid=2454233 |date=2014-10-06 }}. ''Boise Weekly'', 20 (7), 17. {{issn|1944-6314}}</ref> and the 2010 Proggy Award for Company of the Year from PETA.<ref>Moore, H. (2010, December 20). [http://www.peta.org/b/thepetafiles/archive/2010/12/20/vegan-cheese-maker-is-company-of-the-year.aspx Vegan Cheese Maker is Company of the Year]. ''The PETA Files''.</ref> 2012 awards in Canada include the British Columbia Food Processors award for Product of the Year and the Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology Gordon Royal Maybee award, in recognition of outstanding applied development by a Canadian company or institution in the fields of food production, processing, transportation, storage or quality control.<ref>{{Cite web|title=BC Food & Beverage Year in Review 2019|url=https://issuu.com/cultivate-bcfb/docs/2019_bcfb_annual_report|access-date=2021-06-02|website=Issuu|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite press release|date=2016-12-05|title=Syspro Canada Customer, Daiya Foods, Wins Best Consumer Product at 2016 BC Export Awards|url=https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/12/05/1079962/0/en/SYSPRO-Canada-Customer-Daiya-Foods-Wins-Best-Consumer-Product-at-2016-BC-Export-Awards.html|access-date=2021-06-02|website=GlobeNewswire News Room|language=en}}</ref>
In 2009, Daiya won the [[PETA]] Libby Award for best vegan cheese. In 2010, it won the best vegan cheese award from [[VegNews]].<ref>Morgan, T. (2011, August 10-16). "[http://www.boiseweekly.com/boise/find-daiya-vegan-cheese/Content?oid=2454233 Find: Daiya Vegan Cheese]". ''Boise Weekly'', 20 (7), 17. {{issn|1944-6314}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[List of vegetarian and vegan companies]]


==References==
==References==
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==Further reading==
*McKinnell, J. (2010, May 25). [http://www2.macleans.ca/2010/05/25/for-these-vegans-its-the-holy-grail/ Fake cheese that'll make vegans swoon]. ''Maclean's''.

==External links==
*[http://www.daiyafoods.com Official site]


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Latest revision as of 06:41, 22 November 2024

Daiya Foods Inc.
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryRetail, food service, ingredient supply
Founded2008; 16 years ago (2008)
Headquarters3100 Production Way, Burnaby, BC V5A 4R4
Key people
Andre Kroecher (co-founder)
Greg Blake (co-founder), Hajime Fujita (CEO)
ProductsDairy alternatives
ParentOtsuka Pharmaceutical
Websitewww.daiyafoods.com
Pizza topped with Daiya cheese
Vegan enchilada with Daiya cheese substitute

Daiya Foods Inc. is a Canada-based dairy-alternative food company located in Burnaby, British Columbia. The company was established in 2008 by Andre Kroecher and Greg Blake.[1] Daiya's original products are cheese analogues made from coconut oil and tapioca flour that are known for their cheese-like consistency and melting properties. They contain no animal products or soy, lactose, wheat, barley, gluten, or nuts.[2]

Daiya is sold in natural and conventional food stores in many countries including Canada, the US, the UK, Australia, Mexico, and Hong Kong. Its products are featured on restaurant menus and in packaged food products made by Amy's Kitchen and Turtle Island Foods. Daiya has won many awards for its products, including the 2009 Veggie Award for Product of the Year.[3] In 2011, BC Business magazine named Daiya one of the 20 most innovative companies in British Columbia.[4]

In July 2017, Otsuka Pharmaceutical agreed to acquire 100 percent of Daiya Foods for $405 million.[5]

History

[edit]

Andre Kroecher first began developing Daiya in 2005. Greg Blake partnered with Kroecher in 2007 and the two spent the next year developing the mozzarella and cheddar style shreds based on Kroecher's early innovations. Food scientist Paul Wong was brought on in early 2008 to help with scaleup and refining the formulations. Daiya Foods, Inc's alternatives were first introduced at the Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, California, in 2009 and were an instant success. In late 2009, Daiya Foods moved to a dedicated facility to ensure the highest level of food safety (Daiya Foods Inc. is an SQF certified facility)[6] After Daiya's acquisition by Otsuka, some retailers discontinued carrying Daiya products due to Otsuka's practice of using animal testing.[7]

In November 2019, Daiya Foods appointed Hajime Fujita as its new chief executive officer, a role in which he will oversee global operations and the brand's international expansion. Fujita joins Daiya from its parent company, Otsuka Pharmaceuticals. Additionally, Melanie Domer has been promoted to chief commercial officer, and John Kelly to chief marketing officer, marking significant leadership changes within the company.[8]

Awards

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Daiya won first place in the BC Innovation Council (BCIC) 2009 Commercialization of Agricultural Technology Competition.[9] Also in 2009, Daiya was the awarded the PETA Libby Award for best vegan cheese. Daiya Foods won the VegNews Veggie Award at the Natural Products ExpoWest Show in Anaheim, California, in March 2009, 2011 and 2012. In 2010, it won the best vegan cheese award from VegNews,[10] and the 2010 Proggy Award for Company of the Year from PETA.[11] 2012 awards in Canada include the British Columbia Food Processors award for Product of the Year and the Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology Gordon Royal Maybee award, in recognition of outstanding applied development by a Canadian company or institution in the fields of food production, processing, transportation, storage or quality control.[12][13]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Rosolen, D. (2011, May). Company Profiles: Daiya Foods Inc. Food in Canada. 71 (4), 38-42. ISSN 1188-9187
  2. ^ Clyne, C. (2009, November 7). SV Interview: The Dudes of Daiya - Andre Kroecher and Greg Blake Archived 2011-10-14 at the Wayback Machine. SuperVegan.
  3. ^ The Veggie Awards 2009. VegNews. (70).
  4. ^ The 20 Most Innovative Companies in B.C. 2011 Archived 2011-11-14 at the Wayback Machine. Guide to Innovation in B.C. BCBusiness.
  5. ^ "Japanese firm acquires Canadian maker of dairy-free cheese products - Food In Canada". 27 July 2017. Retrieved 2021-06-02.
  6. ^ About us Archived 2011-11-14 at the Wayback Machine. Daiya Foods Inc. 2010.
  7. ^ Donnelly, Tim. "Daiya vegan cheese is now owned by a company that tests on animals". The Outline. Retrieved 2020-11-11.
  8. ^ "Daiya Foods promotes new CEO | Food Business News". www.foodbusinessnews.net. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
  9. ^ Phan, I. (2010, January 11). $600,000 Awarded to the Recipients of the 2009 Commercialization of Agricultural Technology Competition Archived 2013-05-09 at the Wayback Machine. BCIC Press Release. Canada Newswire.
  10. ^ Morgan, T. (2011, August 10–16).Find: Daiya Vegan Cheese Archived 2014-10-06 at the Wayback Machine. Boise Weekly, 20 (7), 17. ISSN 1944-6314
  11. ^ Moore, H. (2010, December 20). Vegan Cheese Maker is Company of the Year. The PETA Files.
  12. ^ "BC Food & Beverage Year in Review 2019". Issuu. Retrieved 2021-06-02.
  13. ^ "Syspro Canada Customer, Daiya Foods, Wins Best Consumer Product at 2016 BC Export Awards". GlobeNewswire News Room (Press release). 2016-12-05. Retrieved 2021-06-02.
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