Organic Garage (TSX-V:OG) Ltd said its plant-based subsidiary Future of Cheese Inc has begun supplying restaurants and foodservice customers sooner than expected.
The Toronto-based company said its subsidiary's plant-based butters and brie have been launched on menus as ingredients at a growing number of vegan and non-vegan restaurants in Ontario.
“Being a professional chef and restauranteur for 20 years, I have noticed the dining habits of our guests change considerably recently,” Future of Cheese co-founder Craig Harding said in a statement.
“The demand for dairy alternatives at my restaurants alone is growing at a rapid pace, and it was that need for high-quality, high-end and rich, non-dairy products that motivated us to create the Future of Cheese.”
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Following the debut of its new plant-based ripened brie last week, the company said a growing list of highly recognized restaurants, including Toronto’s Piano Piano Restaurants, Gia, La Palma, and Constantine have already incorporated the brie and butters into new and existing menu offerings.
"In my opinion, this plant-based butter is outstanding,” said Victor Barry, chef and founder of Piano Piano Restaurant, and widely regarded as one of Canada’s top chefs and innovative restaurateurs.
“I'm excited to introduce this product, and any future product line expansions, on our menus at all Piano Piano locations.”
Matthew Ravenscroft, culinary director of Gia Restaurant stated: "Future of Cheese's plant-based butter is a much-needed staple ingredient for any restaurant's kitchen.
"The undeniably rich flavour, smooth texture, and culinary performance of this product will take any chef's vegan creations to new heights.”
Future of Cheese noted that its distributor has stated that the demand from the foodservice industry has been better than expected and products are being rapidly adopted.
“It’s exciting to see an appreciation for our ripened brie launch beyond retail, into some of the country’s best restaurants, and into the kitchens that inspire and excite us all,” Harding added.
“To see the passion and creativity from some of the great chefs using our products in a growing number of restaurants so quickly marks a significant milestone as we expand our reach into the food service business.”
Future of Cheese is a Canadian plant-based cheese innovator and manufacturer led by one of the world's best and recognized cheesemakers, along with one of Canada's top chefs, and supported by a team of scientific minds and sustainability experts.
Organic Garage (TSX-V:OG) is one of Canada’s leading independent organic grocers and is committed to offering its customers a wide selection of healthy and natural products at everyday affordable prices. The company’s stores are in prime retail locations designed to give customers an inclusive, unique and value-focused grocery shopping experience.
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