In this week's episode of The Grocery Insider, in association with HRA Global, we speak to Bill Bollengier from Daiya Foods. 

Get to know Bill and Daiya Foods (0 mins)

• Who is Bill Bollengier and how did he start working in food and drink?
• Find out more about Daiya Foods, history and where they are based.
• Taste good, better for you, dairy free gluten free
• Daiya Food products
• Soya and Food Association

What makes Daiya Foods different? (5 mins)

• Some brands avoid them tasting like non-vegan comparator, Daiya deliberate alternative
• Mimic dairy free foods - proud to accept this challenge.
• Free From Cholesterol

North American Plant-Based Market (7 mins)

• What is the plant-based market like in British Columbia
• Why are people to go plant-based, and what impact is this having on foodservice and retail
• Where you can find Daiya Foods
• What questions do people have towards Free From products?

Plant-Based Challenges (11 mins)

• Free From to Full Of
• Taste Vs. Protein
• Vegan and allergen-free alternatives - what Daiya Foods offer

Plant-Based (14.30 mins)

• Progressive moment high growth, choice and alternative
• Competitors
• Building awareness allergen free, vegan food
• Where do you place products within this category in the supermarket?

The Future of Daiya Foods (19 mins)

• Where else can we find Daiya Foods around the world?
• Future of Daiya Foods