Forager Project
About Forager Project
Forager Project is a plant based dairy brand known for almond milk yogurt and other dairy alternatives. It represents the growing plant based dairy segment focused on non dairy yogurts, drinks, and desserts.
Trend Decomposition
Trigger: Rising consumer demand for dairy free options and healthier, sustainably produced yogurt alternatives.
Behavior change: Consumers increasingly choose plant based yogurts and beverages as everyday staples instead of dairy products.
Enabler: Advances in plant based ingredients, improved texture and taste of almond based products, and expanded retail availability.
Constraint removed: Reduced reliance on dairy farming as the sole source of yogurt and dessert products; more mainstream acceptance of non dairy options.
PESTLE Analysis
Political: Regulatory support for plant based foods and labeling standards shaping consumer trust.
Economic: Growing cost parity between plant based dairy and conventional dairy; expansion of plant based product investments.
Social: Increased health and sustainability awareness driving adoption of vegan and dairy free options.
Technological: Improvements in plant based fermentation, stabilizers, and flavor profiles enabling better textures and taste.
Legal: Labeling regulations for dairy alternatives influencing product claims and marketing.
Environmental: Lower environmental footprint of plant based dairy relative to traditional dairy appealing to eco conscious consumers.
Jobs to be done framework
What problem does this trend help solve?
Provides a dairy free, convenient yogurt option for lactose intolerant individuals and those seeking vegan/alternative diets.What workaround existed before?
Limited dairy free yogurts with compromised texture or taste, or reliance on dairy with lactose issues.What outcome matters most?
Taste and texture that closely mimic dairy, price competitiveness, and reliable availability.Consumer Trend canvas
Basic Need: Access to tasty, convenient dairy free yogurt products.
Drivers of Change: Health trends, sustainability concerns, and broader plant based food movement.
Emerging Consumer Needs: Better texture and flavor in dairy free products; clear labeling and trust.
New Consumer Expectations: Consistent quality, familiar mouthfeel, and ethical sourcing.
Inspirations / Signals: Industry momentum in plant based dairy funding and product launches.
Innovations Emerging: Fermentation derived or enzyme modified plant proteins to improve creaminess.
Companies to watch
- Forager Project - Plant based dairy brand known for almond milk yogurt and other non dairy products.
- Oatly - Leading global producer of oat based dairy substitutes with yogurt and beverages.
- Califia Farms - Major producer of almond milk, as well as plant based yogurts and cold brew products.
- Silk - Well known plant based dairy brand offering almond, soy, and other dairy free products.
- Almond Breeze - Blue Diamond brand offering almond milk and related dairy free beverages.
- MALK Organics - Organic plant based milks and yogurts with emphasis on simple ingredients.
- Lavva - Coconut based yogurt brand focusing on natural ingredients and probiotic benefits.
- Kite Hill - Plant based dairy brand known for almond based yogurts and cream cheeses.
- Elmhurst 1925 - Nuts based milk brand expanding into yogurt friendly formulations and dairy free products.
- So Delicious (a brand under Danone) - Plant based dairy alternative brand offering yogurts and desserts.