Elmhurst® 1925 Now Available in More Whole Foods Stores with Three Delicious New Options
Elmhurst® 1925, renowned for its commitment to crafting the cleanest and most nutritious plant-based dairy products, has significantly expanded its national presence by introducing three of its most popular products—Pistachio Barista Edition, Unsweetened Coconut Cashew Milk, and Maple Walnut Barista Edition—across select Whole Foods Market locations nationwide. This strategic move underscores the brand’s dedication to meeting the growing consumer demand for wholesome, plant-based alternatives with minimal and recognizable ingredients.
Aligning with Consumer Preferences for Clean Ingredients
In today’s health-conscious market, consumers are increasingly seeking products with shorter, more recognizable ingredient lists. A substantial 81% of shoppers prioritize purchasing wholesome food products, reflecting a broader trend toward transparency and simplicity in food labeling. Elmhurst 1925’s expansion into Whole Foods Market aligns seamlessly with this consumer preference, offering milk alternatives that are not only nutritious but also free from unnecessary additives.
Strengthening the Partnership with Whole Foods Market
The collaboration between Elmhurst 1925 and Whole Foods Market has been a fruitful one, marked by a shared commitment to quality and innovation. Heba Mahmoud, Senior Director of Brand Innovation at Elmhurst 1925, expressed enthusiasm about the expanded partnership:
“We’ve long enjoyed a successful collaboration with Whole Foods Market, and we’re excited to continue to grow together following overwhelmingly positive customer feedback. The Whole Foods Market shopper is looking for the tastiest, high-quality, and most wholesome plant-based products available – that’s exactly what Elmhurst delivers. As we continue to set the standard for what plant-based alternatives should be, we look forward to customers nationwide discovering an even greater variety of Elmhurst 1925 offerings.”
Joanne Neugebauer, Beverage Category Manager at Whole Foods Market, echoed this sentiment:
“At Whole Foods Market, we are committed to offering our customers innovative, high-quality products. We’re excited to introduce Elmhurst’s new Pistachio Barista, Maple Walnut Barista, and Unsweetened Coconut Cashew milks to our shelves nationwide. These plant-based beverages not only align with our goal of balancing simplicity with quality but also deliver exceptional taste and versatility, making them the perfect addition to our set.”
Spotlight on the New Product Offerings
Elmhurst 1925’s latest additions to Whole Foods Market include:
- Unsweetened Coconut Cashew Milk: Crafted from just four simple ingredients—water, coconut cream, cashews, and a pinch of salt—this milk is one of the first ‘extra creamy’ plant milks made without added oils or gums. It’s versatile, making it perfect for smoothies, coffees, recipes, and more.
- Pistachio Barista Edition: Developed with input from professional baristas, this plant milk brings the luxurious taste of real, whole pistachios to coffee routines. It can be steamed for lattes, frothed into a velvety cold foam, or added to coffee to impart a subtle sweetness.
- Maple Walnut Barista Edition: Combining toasty walnut milk with maple syrup, this barista edition plant milk foams and froths flawlessly for plant-based lattes, cappuccinos, and other coffee creations. Notably, it’s made without refined sugars, allowing consumers to indulge guilt-free.
Commitment to Clean Label and Sustainability
Elmhurst 1925 stands out in the plant-based market by ensuring all its products are free from carrageenan, gums, oils, or other emulsifiers. Moreover, they are Non-GMO Project Verified, gluten-free, dairy-free, OU Kosher, and vegan. The company’s dedication to sustainability is evident in its unique HydroRelease™ method, which uses water to separate and reassemble the nutritional components of nuts, grains, or seeds. This process maintains the full nutrition of the source ingredient without added gums or emulsifiers and is powered by 100% renewable hydroelectric power.
Further emphasizing its environmental responsibility, Elmhurst 1925 has implemented a recycling program that saves approximately 10,000 mature trees annually. All cartons are 100% recyclable and made from FSC-certified paperboard. The brand has also transitioned from plastic to paper-based shipping materials for direct-to-consumer orders and utilizes primarily PCR materials for molded fiberboard trays and scrap corrugate as protective filler.
Availability and Broader Product Range
The newly introduced products—Unsweetened Coconut Cashew Milk, Pistachio Barista Edition, and Maple Walnut Barista Edition—are now available in the ambient foods aisle at select Whole Foods Market stores. These additions complement Elmhurst’s existing Unsweetened Plant Milk Collection and Oat Creamer varieties. Beyond Whole Foods Market, Elmhurst’s plant-based products can be found in natural and traditional grocers nationwide, including Sprouts Farmers Market, Wegmans, Publix, Kroger, The Fresh Market, Roundy’s, Fairway, Thrive Market, Hive, Amazon, and online at Elmhurst1925.com.
About Elmhurst 1925
Founded in 1925 as Elmhurst Dairy, the company underwent a transformative shift in 2017 under the leadership of Henry Schwartz, transitioning from a traditional dairy operation to a plant-based company. This pivot was inspired by a collaboration with plant nutrition pioneer Dr. Cheryl Mitchell. Today, Elmhurst 1925 focuses on delivering simple, nutritious, and delicious plant-based dairy products. All products are created using the HydroRelease™ method, ensuring a smooth, creamy beverage without added gums or stabilizers. Elmhurst’s offerings typically contain six ingredients or fewer, no added gums or emulsifiers, and up to four times as many nuts as other leading brands.
Embracing the Plant-Based Movement
Elmhurst 1925’s expansion into Whole Foods Market reflects a broader trend in the food industry toward plant-based alternatives. As consumers become more health-conscious and environmentally aware, the demand for products that align with these values has surged. Elmhurst’s commitment to clean labels, sustainability, and nutritional integrity positions it at the forefront of this movement.
The HydroRelease™ Advantage
A distinguishing feature of Elmhurst’s products is the proprietary HydroRelease™ method. This innovative process uses water to separate the nutritional components of nuts, grains, or seeds and then reassembles them into a creamy
