Daiya’s Latest Plant-Based Innovations, Inspired by Mediterranean Cheeses

The company announced its Daiya Grilling Cheeze Block, the first plant-based grilling cheeze made with oats and chickpeas, which forms a crispy, golden-burst outer crust without melting away when grilled or fried, and its new Feta Flavour Block, which crumbles easily—and beautifully!—for use in hot or cold recipes.

“The chance to once again gather with family and friends to reconnect over our favourite foods this summer provides the perfect opportunity to awaken new and exciting culinary experiences with people—and flavours, some new and some familiar—we love,” said Dan Hua, vice president of marketing at Daiya. “Our new artisan-inspired cheeze blocks, crafted with wholesome plant-based ingredients for an authentic Mediterranean taste, will inspire new tasty and robust creations and ensure those with dietary restrictions don’t have to miss out.”

Daiya Grilling Cheeze Block
This truly innovative cheeze—made with certified gluten-free oats and chickpeas and inspired by traditional Halloumi cheese from Cyprus—invites your taste buds to set sail on a new culinary adventure. This one-of-a-kind cheeze isn’t prepared like most others: Daiya’s Grilling Cheeze Block is meant to be grilled and pan-fried (or even deep-fried or air-fried!), maintaining its shape without melting. Crispy on the outside but creamy on the inside, this unique plant-based grilling cheeze also features tangy notes of herb and garlic throughout and will add an unexpected twist to all your favourite Mediterranean-inspired dishes. Not only is it the perfect addition to grilled burgers and kebabs, but it’s also a great compliment to salads, sandwiches, wraps and mezze platters.

Daiya Feta Flavour Block
Inspired by traditional Feta cheese from Greece, Daiya’s versatile and full-of-flavour Feta Flavour Block will transport you to the sunny seaside of Santorini: salty, tangy and bright with a semi-smooth bite. It is thinner in shape than Daiya’s other plant-based blocks, which allows for an easy and satisfying crumbling experience – the favourite way most consumers enjoy feta. Perfect for use in both hot and cold recipes, Daiya Feta Flavour Blocks are made with certified gluten-free oats and a touch of olive oil—an ideal addition to salads, wraps, and bruschetta, pasta, pizzas and more.

According to a recent Bloomberg Intelligence report, the global plant-based food market is expected to reach nearly US $162B in the next decade and could make up to 7.7% of the global protein market by 2030. These strong growth predictions indicate rising demand and Daiya remains committed to delivering flavourful and versatile category innovations that bring new possibilities to consumers while supporting the planet at the same time.