Eclipse Foods, maker of plant-based dairy products, has announced that its Cookie Butter, Mint Chip, and Vintage Vanilla Ice Cream flavors are available in Whole Foods Market locations throughout Northern California. Eclipse's expansion into the retailer marks a milestone for the brand as it continues to scale operations and expand its retail footprint.
Eclipse's ice cream is made using its proprietary dairy platform that replicates micelles from plants to create plant-based dairy products that mimic the taste, texture, and functionality found in conventional dairy. When a blind taste test of Eclipse ice cream and dairy ice cream was conducted, 73 percent of participants said Eclipse is creamier than the bestselling dairy ice cream.
"Entering Whole Foods Market, a retailer synonymous for offering premium ingredient, high-caliber products, marks an important moment for Eclipse as we continue to grow our retail presence nationwide," said Aylon Steinhart, co-founder and CEO, Eclipse Foods, in a statement. "We couldn't be more excited to further our mission of providing a more sustainable and humane food system by bringing our signature plant-based ice cream to the loyal customers of Whole Foods Market throughout Northern California."
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