Beleaf PlantBetter is the "answer to the complexities faced by food manufacturers and bakers seeking plant-based alternatives that match the sensory qualities and versatile functionality of traditional dairy butter and can easily be integrated in their current production process," the company says. 

The distribution partnership with Dot Foods will allow Miyoko's Creamery to deliver vegan products, crafted for all culinary and baking applications, to more than 5,000 foodservice distributors around the country.

With many U.S. consumers picking up cooking/baking at home during COVID-19 shutdowns, the butter category seemed to be on easy street in 2020. But this year, the category is facing hazards on the road.