May 2011 - What is a bagel without cream cheese or a cupcake without cream cheese frosting? A party without a rich creamy vegetable spread? Now individuals with an allergy to gluten, dairy, or lactose; individuals with vegan or kosher preferences and, individuals just looking for a healthier alternative, can enjoy the richness of flavor and versatility of cooking with traditional cream cheese by substituting Galaxy’s new non-dairy cream cheese alternatives.

Galaxy Nutritional Foods, America’s leading producer of cheese alternatives, will launch its much-anticipated new line of delicious non-dairy vegan cream cheeses nationwide this summer. This great tasting line is available in Classic Plain and Chive and Garlic under the Galaxy Nutritional Foods Veggie® and Vegan® brands. Both lines are vegan, gluten free, and certified kosher. 

Galaxy Nutritional Foods Vegan Cream Cheese Alternatives will be sold in natural food and health food stores while the Galaxy Nutritional Foods Veggie line will be sold in the  produce sections of major supermarkets throughout the US and Canada.
 
“Our team is very excited to launch these great tasting cream cheese alternatives," said Rick Antonelli, Chief Executive Officer of Galaxy Nutritional Foods. "We believe that Americans are demanding foods that satisfy their family’s allergen and nutritional needs, and we want to help them find a great tasting and healthy solution.“
 
“Vegans and vegetarians alike are amazed by the rich flavor and clean aftertaste.  They spread like the real thing,” said Jerry Schwartz, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “Major retailers across the country are waiting for a great tasting cream cheese alternative like this for a long time.”

Nutrition information: Serving Size 30g. Servings per container 8. Calories 90. Total Fat 9g. Calcium 4%. Cholesterol 0mg. Sugar 0g
 
About Galaxy Nutritional Foods
Galaxy is a 25-year-old company that forged innovation in the lactose intolerant and diet related products industry for many years. Galaxy’s VEGGIE brand cheese alternative is the leading seller in the nation; the brand is sold in the produce section of the most major supermarkets in the U.S. and Canada. Galaxy’s popular cheese alternative brands, available in natural foods stores nationwide, include soy-free Rice®, soy-based Veggy®, dairy-free Vegan®, and dairy- and soy-free Rice Vegan™. For more information please visit www.GalaxyFoods.com.