Swiss Vegan Creamery New Roots Launches Lupine-Based Grated Cheese Alternative

Swiss vegan creamery New Roots has unveiled a new grated cheese alternative called Le Gratiné, designed specifically for hot dishes like pizza, pasta, and lasagna. Made from locally sourced organic lupine beans, the product is said to melt, stretch, and brown when heated. New Roots incorporates protein-rich sweet lupine into its products, working directly with farms to cultivate this crop, which has been recognized for its soil health benefits and potential to support biodiversity.

The company's co-founder, Freddy Hunziker, emphasizes the importance of sustainable agriculture and supporting local farmers for a better food system. New Roots, established in 2015 and based in Oberdiessbach, distributes its plant-based cheese alternatives across Switzerland, Germany, France, the UK, and the Netherlands. By using lupine as a regional protein source, the company aims to create high-quality vegan food while promoting agricultural diversity in the region.