The deforestation and emissions associated with the dairy industry can make it difficult for eco-minded consumers to live according to their values without compromising on taste or texture with dairy alternatives. But Real Deal Milk offers a solution: authentic cow’s cheese made from microbes.

With almond, soy, oat, and even pea milk saturating supermarkets, could dairy’s obsolescence be on the horizon? Taking cues from the success of hyper-real plant-based meat alternatives, Eclipse Foods has entered the dairy wars with an alt-milk that tastes even better than the original.

While cheese is a popular food, a survey finds that Americans are willing to try 'animal-free dairy cheese'. With taste making it difficult for people to sustain their eco-efforts, there's an opportunity for brands to create foods that carry nutritional benefits without compromising on taste.

Sustainability has fast become a buzzword in the world of food, whether it’s interpreted as clean eating, plant-based proteins, or locally-sourced produce. But as Americans look to balance both comfort and purpose in their meal choices, what can brands do to secure a piece of the pie?