Daiya
Daiya Foods Inc. is a Canada-based dairy-alternative food company located in Burnaby, British Columbia. The company was established in 2008 by Andre Kroecher and Greg Blake. Daiya's original products are cheese analogues made from coconut oil and tapioca flour that are known for their cheese-like consistency and melting properties. They contain no animal products or soy, lactose, wheat, barley, gluten, or nuts.
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail, food service, ingredient supply |
| Founded | 2008 |
| Headquarters | 3100 Production Way, Burnaby, BC V5A 4R4 |
Key people | Andre Kroecher (co-founder) Greg Blake (co-founder), Hajime Fujita (CEO) |
| Products | Dairy alternatives |
| Parent | Otsuka Pharmaceutical |
| Website | www |
Daiya is sold in natural and conventional food stores in many countries including Canada, the US, the UK, Australia, Mexico, and Hong Kong. Its products are featured on restaurant menus and in packaged food products made by Amy's Kitchen and Turtle Island Foods. Daiya has won many awards for its products, including the 2009 Veggie Award for Product of the Year. In 2011, BC Business magazine named Daiya one of the 20 most innovative companies in British Columbia.
In July 2017, Otsuka Pharmaceutical agreed to acquire 100 percent of Daiya Foods for $405 million.