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{{Short description|Canadian producer of vegan cheese substitutes}}
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{{Infobox company
| name = Daiya Foods Inc.
| name = Daiya Foods Inc.
| logo = Daiya logo.jpg
| logo = Daiya logo.svg
| type = Subsidiary
| type = Subsidiary
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| foundation = {{Start date and age|2008}}
| company_slogan = Deliciously dairy free
| location = 3100 Production Way, [[Burnaby, BC]] V5A 4R4
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| foundation = 2008
| key_people = Andre Kroecher (co-founder)<br>Greg Blake (co-founder), Hajime Fujita (CEO)
| location = Vancouver, British Columbia
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| num_employees =
| key_people = Andre Kroecher (co-founder, VP Innovation, Director)<br>Greg Blake (co-founder, CEO, Director), Paul Wong (VP R&D), Dave Beryar (VP Finance), Michael Lynch (VP Marketing), Mike Cooke (VP Sales), Rich Simons (Chairman), Eric Patel (Director), Terry Tierney (Director), Hans Knapp (Advisor)
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| industry = Retail, food service, ingredient supply
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| products = [[Dairy alternatives]]
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| industry = Retail, food service, ingredient supply
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| products = [[Dairy alternatives]]
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| parent = [[Otsuka Pharmaceutical]]
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| homepage = {{url|https://www.daiyafoods.com/}}
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| parent = [[Otsuka Pharmaceutical]]
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| homepage = http://www.daiyafoods.com/
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'''Daiya Foods Inc.''' is a Canada-based [[dairy]] [[alternative food]] company located in Vancouver, 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 is made from [[cassava]] and [[arrowroot]] and is known for its cheese-like consistency and melting properties. It contains no animal products or soy, casein, lactose, whey, 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]. ''SuperVegan''.</ref>

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Daiya is sold in natural and conventional food stores within Canada and the United States, and is 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]. Guide to Innovation in B.C. ''BCBusiness''.</ref>

In July 2017, [[Otsuka Pharmaceutical]] agreed to acquire 100 percent of Daiya Foods Inc. for US $325.97M.[http://www.fooddive.com/news/plant-based-food-firm-daiya-bought-for-32597m-by-pharma-company-otsuka/448160/]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/otsuka-announces-the-acquisition-of-rapidly-growing-plant-based-food-innovator-daiya-300495457.html|title=Otsuka Announces the Acquisition of Rapidly Growing Plant-Based Food Innovator Daiya|last=Foods|first=Daiya|website=www.prnewswire.com|language=en|access-date=2017-08-02}}</ref>

==Products==
[[File:Happy Spicy Pizza with Daiya Vegan Cheese (4713217908).jpg|thumb|Pizza topped with Daiya cheese]]
[[File:Happy Spicy Pizza with Daiya Vegan Cheese (4713217908).jpg|thumb|Pizza topped with Daiya cheese]]
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[[File:Daiya enchilada.jpg|thumb|Vegan enchilada with Daiya cheese substitute]]
*Daiya Cheddar Style Shreds
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'''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 Mozzarella Style Shreds
*Daiya Pepper Jack Style Shreds
*Daiya Cheddar Style Block
*Daiya Jalapeño Havarti Style Block
*Daiya Monterey Jack Style Block
*Daiya Smoked Gouda Style Block
*Daiya American Style Slices
*Daiya Cheddar Style Slices
*Daiya Provoloné Style Slices
*Daiya Swiss Style Slices
*Daiya Gluten Free Supreme Pizza
*Daiya Gluten Free Fire Roasted Vegetable Pizza
*Daiya Gluten Free Cheeze Lover's Pizza
*Daiya Gluten Free Mushroom & Roasted Garlic Pizza
*Daiya Gluten Free Margherita Pizza
*Daiya Gluten Free Spinach & Mushroom Pizza
*Daiya Strawberry Cream Cheese Style Spread
*Daiya Plain Cream Cheese Style Spread
*Daiya Chives & Onion Cream Cheese Style Spread
*Daiya Garden Vegetable Cream Cheese Style Spread


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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 also partners with other companies that make products with Daiya:
*[[Amy's Kitchen|Amy's]] Dairy Free Rice Macaroni & Cheeze<ref>Harradine, G. (2010, October). 2010 Foodie Awards. ''Vegetarian Times''. (380), 54-59. {{issn|0164-8497}}</ref>
*NuLife Grilled "Cheese" Sandwich
*NuLife Round Ultimate "Cheese" Pizza
*[[Gardein]] meatless products
*The Higher Taste Vegan Supreme Buzzito
*[[Tofurky]] Pizza<ref>Veggie Bits. (2010). ''Vegetarian Journal''. 29 (4), 26. {{issn|0885-7636}} See also: [http://www.tofurky.com/tofurkyproducts/pizza.html Tofurky Pizza] (official site).</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>
==Uses==
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[[File:Daiya enchilada.jpg|thumb|Vegan enchilada with Daiya cheese substitute at Bandidas Taqueria, Vancouver, BC, Canada]]
Daiya can be used as an alternative to cheese in various vegan dishes.


==History==
==History==
Andre Kroecher first began developing Daiya in 2005. Greg Blake partnered with Kroecher in 2007 and the two spent 1 year developing the Mozzarella and Cheddar Style Shreds now in stores 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 West Expo 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]. Daiya Foods Inc. 2010.</ref> After Daiya's acquisition by Otsuka, some retailers have discontinued carrying Daiya products; this is due to Otsuka's practice of using animal testing. <ref>https://theoutline.com/post/2145/daiya-otsuka-vegan-cheese-controversy</ref>
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>

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]. 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, CA 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]. ''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.
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>


==See also==
==See also==
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*[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

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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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