LOW FODMAP EATING JUST GOT CHEESIER: VIOLIFE®, THE #1 DAIRY FREE CHEESE, NOW OFFERS 15 LOW FODMAP CERTIFIED PRODUCTS¹²

This comfort food season, Violife keeps your favorite cheesy, creamy dishes on the table, with no second-guessing

HACKENSACK, N.J., Nov. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Between the bloating, the guesswork and the constant label-reading, managing digestive discomfort can take the joy out of everyday meals. For people managing IBS, certain carbohydrates known as FODMAPs can play a significant role in digestive discomfort, which can make even a simple dinner feel complicated. That's why Violife®, the #1 dairy free cheese², is making it easier with 15 products now certified low FODMAP¹.

Many people are already changing what they eat: over half (54%) of Americans limit or avoid certain foods or beverages for their gut health, with many also turning to gummies and supplements that promise gas and bloating relief. Violife's certified lineup gives people following a low FODMAP diet another option, so they can keep savoring the foods they love, from quick weeknight dinners to melty grilled cheese sandwiches to creamy pasta bakes, as comfort food cravings return with the cooler weather.

"Many people are surprised to learn that carefully adjusting the types of carbohydrates in their diet can help relieve common symptoms of digestive discomfort associated with IBS, such as bloating," said Emily Schöningh, MS, Senior Nutrition Specialist at Flora Food Group. "FODMAPs, which stand for Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides, and Polyols, are carbohydrates that some people don't digest well. A low FODMAP diet helps consumers identify which of these should be limited to help prevent digestive symptoms, including bloating they may experience with high FODMAP foods. And with low FODMAP certified dairy free products from Violife, it's easier to shop and eat with confidence."

THE CHEESY FAVORITES YOU LOVE, NOW FODMAP FRIENDLY CERTIFIED

The Violife FODMAP Friendly certified¹ products include:

• Cream cheese: Supreme Cream Cheese in Spread, Block, Strawberry and Chives & Onion
• Shreds: Just Like Shreds in flavors Cheddar, Colby Jack, Mozzarella and Mexican Style, and Just like Shaved Parmesan
• Slices: Just Like Slices in flavors American Sandwich, Mature Cheddar, Smoked Gouda and Smoked Provolone
• Blocks: Just Like Feta and Just like Parmesan Wedge
• Cream and sour cream: Just Like Sour Cream and Just Like Whipping Cream

Looking for ideas? You can find Violife's dairy free versions of your favorite recipes with Violife's Undairy the Craving Recipe Generator.

HOW FODMAP FRIENDLY CERTIFICATION WORKS

FODMAP Friendly is an internationally recognized low FODMAP certifying body that rigorously evaluates food products for their FODMAP content and oversees independent analytical testing of each product by NATA (National Association of Testing Authorities) accredited laboratories. The FODMAP Friendly certification is a symbol of trust for consumers and healthcare providers alike that confirms products meet evidence-based low FODMAP thresholds.

With 15 FODMAP Friendly Certified products, Violife makes it easier than ever to enjoy cheesy, creamy favorites while navigating a low FODMAP diet. All Violife products are 100% dairy free and free from the nine major allergens, such as lactose, gluten, GMOs, nuts and soy. A complete list of certified low FODMAP Violife foods is available at violife.com and in the FODMAP Friendly app and website. Find Violife products at grocery stores nationwide, including Whole Foods, Walmart, Target, Kroger and more. For more information, visit violife.com or follow @violife_foods.

ABOUT FLORA FOOD GROUP

Flora Food Group makes culinary essentials for better food. With roots in food dating back to 1871, we provide core ingredients for cooking, baking, spreading, frying, roasting, barbecuing, whipping, and finishing in home and professional kitchens - making meals more delicious, more nutritious, and more sustainable.

Our portfolio spans multiple categories, including butter, spreads, and blends; cream and creamers; sauces and culinary liquids; and cheese and cream cheese. Our brands include Flora, Becel+ProActiv, BlueBand, Country Crock, I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!, Rama, and Violife, alongside a growing professional business serving chefs and foodservice. We are deeply rooted in local food cultures and hold leading category positions in many of the 100+ countries we serve.

Our brands are supported by world-class R&D, proprietary food technologies, a state-of-the-art Culinary Centre, and full end-to-end capability from sourcing through manufacturing to market. In 2025, Flora Food Group achieved net sales of approximately EUR 3.0 billion and had around 4,600 Flora Foodies worldwide. Learn more at FloraFoodGroup.com.

¹Certified low FODMAP by FODMAP Friendly. Certification applies to the products and serving sizes evaluated.

²Violife dairy free cream cheese: 41.2% Unit Share in such category. Nielsen, U.S. Unit Share of Alt Cheese, latest 26 weeks, week ending 05/18/2026.

Media Contacts: Flora Food Group – [email protected]; [email protected] 

SOURCE Flora Food Group