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Nestle Trials ‘Cowabunga’ Animal-Free Beverages Made with Perfect Day Whey

In select Safeway stores in San Francisco, alt-dairy startup Perfect Day makes public that Nestle has begun testing its first animal-free milk product, Cowabunga.

Nestle Trials ‘Cowabunga’ Animal-Free Beverages Made with Perfect Day Whey
“We’re excited to share that Nestle will begin testing its new Cowabunga Animal-Free Dairy Beverages, made with Perfect Day’s sustainable, animal-free whey protein,”

Along with Perfect Day’s animal-free whey protein, the drinks contain oat concentrate and high oleic sunflower oil. Cowbunga, which appears to be a chilled product, is currently being trialed at six Safeway stores in the San Francisco Bay Area. Latest liquid milk Perfect Day and Nestle first disclosed a joint collaboration in September, when Nestle – the world’s largest publicly traded food firm – made public it would begin exploring the development of animal-free dairy using Perfect Day’s platform.

At the time, it was revealed the “milk-like” product would provide the same nutritional and functionality benefits as traditional cow’s milk. Perfect Day has pulled in $750M in backing. “We’re excited to share that Nestle will begin testing its new Cowabunga Animal-Free Dairy Beverages, made with Perfect Day’s sustainable, animal-free whey protein,” Perfect Day posted online. “We’re proud to make a greener future a reality by stocking the shelves with delicious, sustainable products.”

Key facts
  • Who: Perfect Day’s · Perfect Day · Nestle · Cowabunga
  • Money: $750

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