About Us

We make dairy-free cheesy comfort food, your all-time favorites that promise to keep the delicious moments coming, day after day.

  • How to Pronounce Daiya

    Wondering how to say our name? Imagine a perfect DAY filled with your favorite foods – sounds great, right? Now add a happy "YA" to it. And there you have it – DAY-YA!

    But what the heck does it mean? Daiya is a beautiful mash up of 'Dairy' and 'Dāya' a Sanskrit word symbolizing mercy, kindness, and compassion. That's exactly what our founders envisioned: products that embody kindness and compassion.

Melting Hearts, Not Dairy, Since 2007

2007 - The Cheesy Revolution
One Dream, Infinite Cheese
Born from a belief that cheese should be inclusive, Daiya set out on a mission: ensure no one misses out on cheese, whether by choice or necessity. A world where everyone has a seat at the cheese table.
2011 - Daiya's Oprah Encore
Everybody Gets Daiya!
When Daiya graced Oprah’s stage, it wasn't just a feature—it was a revelation. The 'Oprah Effect' catapulted us into millions of hearts, sparking a dairy-free cheese craze and skyrocketing our brand into a household name.
2023 - The Ultimate Melt
Cheesy Game Changer Alert!
Behold 2023, the year Daiya redefined the cheese pull. With our new cheese featuring Daiya Oat Cream™ blend, we didn't just reformulate; we revolutionized the cheese scene. Imagine grilled cheeses with pulls that are just plain epic. A cheesy transformation so monumental, it's not just plant-based; it's plate-based magic!
  • Founders' Story

    From Garage Band to Cheese Legends

    Greg and Andre had been friends for over two decades, bonded over a love for the Pacific Northwest's scenic beauty, playing guitar, their plant-based lifestyle, and just how much they missed cheese. During a 2007 jam session — likely crafting another tune about their cheese cravings — they composed a love song for cheese enthusiasts everywhere. This passion sparked an idea: a cheese that wouldn't leave any cheese lover behind. A cheese inviting all to revel in plant-based dairy-free comfort. From this vision, Daiya Foods was born. Truly, they were not just musicians, but guitar heroes.

The Evolution Of Our Cheese

The Original Game-Changer

2009 - Melting Revolution

Daiya makes history with our first plant-based cheese, which boasts a wonderful melt—bringing cheesy comfort foods back into the lives of the plant-based serious, the plant-curious, and those with allergies!

Beyond Shreds

2017 - Cheesy Food Expansion

Daiya's range grows to include slices, blocks, cream cheese, pizzas, and cheesecakes, making us a household favorite and a staple in pizzerias.

Dairy-Free, Not Drama Free

2023 - Oat Cream Breakthrough

Our Daiya Oat Cream™ blend cheese? It's not just an innovation; it's a revolution. Known for its impressive melt and crafted with the utmost care, it's the plant-based cheese that's capturing hearts.

  • The Original Game-Changer

    2009 - Melting Revolution

    Daiya makes history with our first plant-based cheese, which boasts a wonderful melt—bringing cheesy comfort foods back into the lives of the plant-based serious, the plant-curious, and those with allergies!

  • Beyond Shreds

    2017 - Cheesy Food Expansion

    Daiya's range grows to include slices, blocks, cream cheese, pizzas, and cheesecakes, making us a household favorite and a staple in pizzerias.

  • Dairy-Free, Not Drama Free

    2023 - Oat Cream Breakthrough

    Our Daiya Oat Cream™ blend cheese? It's not just an innovation; it's a revolution. Known for its impressive melt and crafted with the utmost care, it's the plant-based cheese that's capturing hearts.