Milk Alternative Hits the Shelves
Israel Unveils Revolutionary "New Milk": Lab-Grown Dairy Alternative Hits Market Amid Shortages
Revolutionizing dairy in Israel: Discover "The New Milk," a game-changing lab-grown alternative that's lactose-free, kosher with meat, and hitting shelves amid nationwide shortages.
In a groundbreaking move poised to reshape Israel's dairy landscape, food tech innovator Remilk and dairy giant Gad Dairy Industries have launched "The New Milk," a lab-made alternative produced through precision fermentation that replicates real milk proteins without involving cows.
The product, which debuted this month (November 2025) is already available in select cafés and restaurants across the country, with retail shelves expected to stock it starting January 2026.
Touted for its identical taste and texture to traditional cow's milk, "The New Milk" boasts key health and dietary advantages: it's lactose-free, cholesterol-free, and certified pareve under kosher laws, allowing it to be consumed with meat meals, a significant boon in a nation where 66% of the population adheres to meat-dairy separation rules.
Market surveys indicate strong potential demand, with half of Israelis expressing interest in using pareve milk alternatives immediately after meat-based meals to shorten the traditional waiting period.
This innovation arrives at a critical juncture, as Israel grapples with persistent milk shortages driven by production quotas, arson attacks on feed supplies, and stringent religious regulations that have led to wasted output during holidays.
Remilk's fermentation process uses microorganisms to generate milk proteins, bypassing animal agriculture entirely and addressing environmental concerns like greenhouse gas emissions from dairy farming. Gad Dairy, a leading Israeli producer, has partnered to scale production, marking one of the first commercial rollouts of such technology in the region.
Experts view this as a potential game-changer for alleviating dairy shortages and kashrut-related challenges, though skeptics question long-term consumer adoption and regulatory hurdles for broader lab-grown foods.
As "The New Milk" expands, it could signal a shift toward sustainable, tech-driven solutions in Israel's food sector, amid ongoing debates over dairy market reforms.