Plant-sourced ingredients are fueling innovation in five beverage categories, as well as dairy alternatives.

The dairy alternative beverage can be found in Surf City Squeeze’s new Spring N’ Oats smoothie flavors.

The brand's co-founders said the new capital will support growth, including retail and direct-to-consumer expansion.

During the pandemic, pizzeria suppliers worked behind the scenes to develop innovative crusts, sauces and toppings.

Almond milk is the leader, accounting for 59% of the total alternatives category.

The pints of the organic, vegan frozen dessert are made with coconut milk.

The company announced it revamped its vegan pints, reimagining the packaging with with splashes of color.

 The women-owned companies launched a line of vegan salted peanut butter cookies.

The company said high fiber content is one reason oat milk continues to grow in popularity among dairy alternatives.

The alternative milk category reached $2.5 billion in retail sales in 2020, and the company see pecans as an untapped opportunity.