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Plant-based nutrition specialist Ripple Foods has announced a significant expansion of its dairy-free portfolio, launching Ripple Organic Plant-Based Milk.

The new line hits the market in January 2026, targeting the premium segment of the alternative dairy category. It addresses a specific consumer demand for organic options that do not sacrifice macronutrient density for a clean label.

Formulation and Nutritional Profile

Ripple Organic is engineered to outperform key competitors in the plant-based sector, specifically almond milk, regarding nutritional content. The formulation leverages Ripple's proprietary pea protein to deliver 5 grams of plant-based protein per serving, which the company claims is up to 2.5 times more than standard almond milk.

Clean Label Specifications:

• Ingredient Deck: Made with five ingredients or fewer.

• Exclusions: Formulated without gums or added oils, addressing common consumer concerns regarding texture modifiers in the category.

• Allergen Profile: Free from the top nine allergens, including nuts, soy, dairy, and gluten.

Flavour Variants: The line launches with two staple profiles designed for versatile usage in cereal, smoothies, or direct consumption:

• Original

• Vanilla

The launch comes as the organic plant-based milk sector continues to grow, yet often forces a trade-off between organic certification and protein content.

Becky O'Grady, CEO of Ripple Foods, highlighted the gap this product intends to fill: "For many shoppers, choosing organic in the milk aisle has meant compromising – on protein, on taste, or on ingredients they actually recognise. We heard that frustration loud and clear. Ripple Organic was created to give families an organic option that finally delivers on everything they care about: clean ingredients, great taste, and real, satisfying protein."

Commercial Availability

Ripple Organic Plant-Based Milk is rolling out to select retailers beginning January 2026. Initial distribution partners include Target, Hy-Vee, Wakefern, ShopRite, and Harris Teeter, with further retail expansion planned for later in the year.