The latest news, trends, analysis, interviews and podcasts from the global food and beverage industry

Plant-based snack brand Outstanding Foods has launched flavoured dairy-free cheese ball snacks which are high in protein and nutrients. The new releases are available in four variants: Chedda, Bacon Chedda, Jalapeno Chedda and Garlic Parmesan. Outstanding Cheese Balls are free from soy, gluten and trans-fat while also containing four grams of protein and 20 vitamins and minerals per serving. Bill Glaser, CEO and co-founder of Outstanding Foods, commented: "We are thrilled to introduce our Outstanding Cheese Balls as the first dairy-free cheese balls on the market. Cheese balls are a nostalgic snack most of us grew up on, but for so many who avoid dairy for a variety of reasons, our Outstanding Cheese Balls will bring back those smile-filled memories with the great taste everyone loves and the nutrition we all need." The dairy-free snacks come in full-size 3oz size bags retailing for $4.39 and snack-sized 1.25oz bags retailing for $2.49. They are available on Outstandingcheeseballs.com with further rollout into US retailers nationwide within the next few months.