Nutrition, Health & Wellness

Cooking with plant-based alternatives is one thing but using them in coffee-based drinks is another.

One of the first questions is what to call plant-based - no milk foods and beverages.

When plants are the key ingredient, they may need a little help to perform up to your standards.

Ana is based in Nestle Headquarters in Vevey, Switzerland. Her 25 years of Nestlé experience has been diverse, having held positions in nutrition, food technology, manufacturing, quality, sustainability, new product development and communication.

Once upon a time, animal milk was the only option for certain recipes. Today, that’s no longer the case, and you can find plant based - no milk alternatives made from a variety of grains, nuts, and legumes.

Plant based – no milk products have been on the market for a while now, so many of your guests have probably already heard of them.

Substituting new ingredients in place of something as familiar as cow’s milk can pose certain challenges to even experienced chefs.

Choices, choices! The arrival of so many plant-based products on the market is great news for chefs, baristas, and consumers because it means they can pick the right option for every situation.

As people ease back into dining out, consumers are understandably more concerned with health and safety. You can reassure them by demonstrating how much thought you’ve already put into keeping them safe and showing them the changes you’ve made at your business.

What else can you do to adjust to the new reality? One method that successful entrepreneurs use is to put yourself in the customer’s shoes.

Consumers still crave coffee and other upscale beverages—but they also want extra measures to protect their health. How can you deliver everything they want?

The current situation has changed what many of your guests want—and what you can provide.