The Kraft Heinz Not Company Bringing KRAFT NotCheese Slices to US Retail Nationwide

June 28, 2023 –
From Vegconomist

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The Kraft Heinz Not Company announces it is launching its first cheese product, KRAFT NotCheese Slices, following a successful trial in Ohio-area supermarkets. The slices will launch before July 4 across the US, but it has not yet revealed which retailers will carry them.

Top-selling slices

According to the Kraft Heinz Not Company, KRAFT NotCheese Slices look, feel, and taste like their dairy-free counterpart and are available in three varieties: American, Cheddar and Provolone. Made from ingredients like chickpea and coconut oil, the slices are free from artificial flavors and dyes and are said to feature dairy-like creaminess and meltability.

In an 8-week Cleveland market test last year, the company reports KRAFT NotCheese Slices became the top-selling branded plant-based cheese slices in dollar sales.

Kraft Vegan American Cheese Slices — ©The Kraft Heinz Not Company

Plans to scale

The Kraft Heinz Not Company states it is achieving this retail launch – its second joint product in less than a year – by combining NotCo’s AI expertise with the scale and power of Kraft Heinz’s iconic brands.

Kraft Heinz and NotCo first announced a joint partnership in February 2022 to “democratize” access to plant-based foods by developing products with an “unprecedented focus” on speed, quality and scale. The joint venture has already launched NotMayo into US retailers, including Target, with plans to expand to Canada.

Vegan NotMayo Jar — © The Kraft Heinz Not Company

Meeting a need

According to the company, its new slices also meet a significant need for better plant-based cheese, with data showing the dairy-free cheese category has only reached 2% market penetration, and 47% of consumers report being dissatisfied with such products’ taste, texture, variety, and availability.

“Our mission is to create mouthwatering plant-based foods for all, and our vision is to be the indispensable plant-based food company,” states The Kraft Heinz Not Company. “Simply put, we want to bring plant-based to the masses.”

Source: Vegconomist.com