Ripple Foods pushes into organic with high-protein plant-based milk launch

Ripple Foods has expanded its plant-based milk portfolio on 14 January 2026, with the launch of Ripple Organic Plant-Based Milk, an organic line designed to deliver higher protein content while keeping ingredient lists short and allergen-free.

The new range, available in Original and Vanilla, provided 5g of plant-based protein per serving and was positioned as an alternative for consumers who wanted organic certification without sacrificing nutrition. Ripple said the product delivered up to 2.5 times more protein than almond milk, a category that has traditionally dominated the organic dairy-free shelf but often at the expense of protein content.

• Ripple Foods launched an organic plant-based milk made with organic pea protein and delivering 5 g of protein per serving.

• The product was available in Original and Vanilla and contained five ingredients or fewer, with no gums or oils.

• Ripple Organic rolled out to US retailers including Target, Hy-Vee, Wakefern, ShopRite, and Harris Teeter starting January 2026.

The launch came as sales of organic plant-based milk continued to grow, alongside rising consumer scrutiny of ingredient lists and nutritional value. Ripple said its new organic offering was developed in response to shoppers who felt forced to compromise when choosing organic dairy-free options.

“For many shoppers, choosing organic in the milk aisle has meant compromising on protein, on taste, or on ingredients they actually recognize,” Ripple Foods Chief Executive Officer Becky O’Grady said. “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, all in one simple bottle.”

Ripple Organic was made with the company’s signature pea protein and formulated with five ingredients or fewer. The product contained no gums or oils and was designed for everyday use, including drinking by the glass, pouring over cereal, and blending into smoothies.

The company said the milk was free from the top nine allergens and suitable for a wide range of dietary needs. Ripple Organic was described as nut-free, dairy-free, soy-free, lactose-free, gluten-free, and vegan, targeting households managing food allergies as well as consumers seeking plant-based alternatives for health or environmental reasons.

Ripple Foods built its brand around pea protein as a way to differentiate from almond, soy, and oat-based competitors, emphasizing both protein content and a neutral taste profile. The organic launch extended that strategy into a segment where nutrition has often lagged behind conventional plant-based options.

While almond milk has remained one of the most widely consumed plant-based milks in the USA, it typically delivers 1g of protein or less per serving. Ripple said its organic line aimed to address that gap while maintaining the clean-label expectations associated with organic products.

The launch also reflected broader shifts in the plant-based dairy category, where growth has slowed in recent years and brands have increasingly focused on differentiation through functionality, nutrition, and targeted consumer needs rather than broad substitution of conventional dairy.

Ripple Organic Plant-Based Milk became available beginning in January 2026 at select US retailers, including Target, Hy-Vee, Wakefern, ShopRite, and Harris Teeter, with additional retail distribution planned.

Ripple Foods did not disclose pricing details but positioned the product as a premium organic offering within its wider portfolio. The company said the launch reinforced its focus on delivering plant-based nutrition products that combined functionality, simplicity, and accessibility, particularly as consumers became more selective about what justified a higher price point in the dairy-free aisle.

With the organic range, Ripple Foods aims to strengthen its presence in a competitive plant-based milk market by targeting shoppers who wanted both organic credentials and meaningful protein content, without relying on long ingredient lists or common allergens.