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Meadow Foods-owned brand Plant & Co has released a new plant-based dairy alternative yogurt range, named Yoat. The new range has been developed using the company’s signature oat and coconut base and will be available in several flavours including natural, strawberry, raspberry and peach. Yoat will initially launch in 85g pots, primarily aimed at children, and a larger single-serve 110g size. Jack Hancock, managing director of Meadow Foods’ plant-based business, commented: "We’ve used our experience and expertise to develop a fantastic yogurt alternative that is of the highest quality and doesn’t compromise on taste or texture. Yoat will be perfect for the foodservice and food manufacturing sectors as the consumer demand for dairy-free yogurt grows. We look forward to marketing this great launch with both new and existing customers throughout early 2022." The yogurts will be available from early February through a variety of foodservice operators and will also be stocked in a number of outlets including hospitals, schools and hotels.