Daiya Foods Inc

Daiya Foods Inc. (Daiya) is the creator of North America’s top dairy-free cheese alternative.

At Daiya, the Purpose is to Pioneer Plant-Based Breakthroughs that Delight People and Planet. The Daiya promise is simple: to delight your senses with their wide range of plant-based foods. Whether you are craving the nostalgic comfort of a grilled cheese sandwich, the cheesy comfort of thin-crust pizza or even the decadent delight of ice cream bars, Daiya makes it easy to indulge in all the mouth-watering meals that bring you joy.

An industry leader in innovative plant-based foods, all products are proudly free from dairy, gluten, nuts* and soy. Daiya offers a diverse portfolio of products that are Vegan, GFCO Certified Gluten-Free, Non-GMO Project Verified and free of artificial preservatives and ingredients. Daiya is the perfect choice for those that suffer from allergies, are dairy-intolerant, living vegan, curious about plant-based or simply choosing a healthier lifestyle for themselves, the animals, or the planet.  

The company offers a line of premium plant-based foods, such as: a variety of cheese alternatives - blocks, shreds and slices; pizzas; cheezecakes; and cream cheeze style spreads, dessert bars and pints available in the dairy case and freezer aisle. Daiya has also recently expanded its offerings to include shelf-stable products such as cheezy macs, dairy-free dressings and cheeze sauce. To ensure food safety, Daiya follows the strict guidelines and practices of the Safe Quality Food Institute.

Daiya was established in 2008 in Vancouver and has recently moved into their new 400,000 sq. ft. LEED-certified production and office facility in Burnaby. The facility features a state-of-the-art innovation centre and is the largest plant-based food manufacturing facility in Canada. 

The company is committed to making a positive impact through sustainability and community efforts by volunteering, working with and donating to local food banks and organizations such as BC Foodbanks, FoodMesh, Burnaby FoodHub, Loving Spoonful and many more.

*excludes coconut