The continued health of the dairy industry will depend on its ability to show consumers its dedication to sustainability, environmental responsibility and economics. Because its competitors will certainly do so. | File photo

Animal-free dairy challenges sector to tell sustainability story

A dairy product made via fermentation processes has become the first of its kind to get the green light from Health Canada. It’s not plant-based like other dairy alternatives. It contains a milk protein identical to that produced by dairy cows, and can therefore be considered animal-based even though it was not produced directly by […] Read more

In a news release, Israeli startup Remilk, which uses the tagline “Real Dairy. No Milk,” announced it had received a “No Objection Letter” from Health Canada. This will “open the door for use of Remilk’s protein in a variety of products with the same taste and texture as milk, ice cream, yogurt, cream cheese, and more,” the company said. | Getty Images

‘Animal-free’ milk gets the OK

Company receives a ‘No Objection Letter’ from Health Canada, opening the door to synthetic dairy


A company that makes “animal-free” milk and milk products has received the green light from Health Canada. In a news release, Israeli startup Remilk, which uses the tagline “Real Dairy. No Milk,” announced it had received a “No Objection Letter” from Health Canada. This will “open the door for use of Remilk’s protein in a […] Read more