PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Plant-based to continue rising on affordability, accessibility and innovation
Sales of plant-based dairy are expected to continue rising over the forecast period in both volume and value terms. Expansion of the category, driven by new entrants, brand innovation and advances in manufacturing technology, will help make these products more affordable, encouraging broader adoption.
Strategic partnerships to accelerate innovation in plant-based cheese
Collaborations between industry stakeholders are set to be an important driver of innovation in plant-based cheese. Partnerships can facilitate the development of improved taste, texture, nutritional value and price positioning, making products more appealing to mainstream consumers.
Potential reformulation to address new labelling requirements
The Canadian government’s front-of-pack (FOP) nutrition labelling regulations, introduced in July 2022 and coming fully into effect on 1 January 2026, will require packaged foods exceeding defined thresholds for saturated fat, sodium or sugars to display a black-and-white “high in” symbol. Dairy products such as cheese and milk that meet the criteria for a significant source of calcium are exempt from this requirement.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Plant-based Dairy industry in Canada with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to a comprehensive range of core packaged food categories.
If you're in the Plant-based Dairy industry in Canada, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Plant-based Dairy in Canada report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Plant-based Dairy in Canada?
- Which are the leading brands in Plant-based Dairy in Canada?
- How are products distributed in Plant-based Dairy in Canada?
- How is the rise of e-commerce and/or the expansion of modern grocery retail impacting traditional retail?
- What are the key health and wellness concerns driving, or challenging, sales in Plant-based Dairy?
- How significant are vegan and vegetarian dietary requirements in determining sales growth in Canada?
- How has COVID-19 impacted consumer demand? To what extent have lockdown, home seclusion and stockpiling boosted sales? Will the longer term economic repercussions of the pandemic stimulate or suppress future growth?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
- How significant will values-based claims, such as sustainability and ethical labelling, be in supporting future growth and brand equity?
Plant-Based Dairy in Canada - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Health and demographic shifts fuel strong growth
Companies expand portfolios and invest in production
E-commerce gains momentum as a discovery channel for niche products
Plant-based to continue rising on affordability, accessibility and innovation
Strategic partnerships to accelerate innovation in plant-based cheese
Potential reformulation to address new labelling requirements
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DISCLAIMER
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Plant-based Dairy
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- Soy Drinks
- Other Plant-based Milk
- Plant-based Yoghurt
- Plant-based Cheese
Plant-based Dairy
This is the aggregation of plant-based milk, plant-based yoghurt and plant-based cheese. Please note that plant-based dairy products that are not milk, yoghurt or cheese are tracked under their core dairy categories (e.g. powder milk, margarine and spreads, coffee whiteners etc.)
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