Elmhurst 1925 Expands National Whole Foods Market Distribution with Three SKUs

ELMA, N.Y. --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Elmhurst^® 1925, maker of the world’s finest plant-based dairy products, today announced that three of its most popular products – Pistachio Barista Edition, Unsweetened Coconut Cashew Milk and Maple Walnut Barista Edition– will now be sold across select Whole Foods Market locations nationwide.

As consumers seek out products with shorter and more recognizable ingredient lists—81% of shoppers say that it’s important to purchase wholesome food products—the addition of these three wholesome milk alternatives from Elmhurst 1925’s extensive line underscores the brand’s synergy with Whole Foods Market and their mutual commitment to providing shoppers with high-quality, wholesome food products.

“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,” said Heba Mahmoud, Senior Director of Brand Innovation at Elmhurst 1925. “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.”

“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," said Joanne Neugebauer, Beverage Category Manager at Whole Foods Market.

From the brand’s popular Unsweetened line, Unsweetened Coconut Cashew Milk is one of the first-ever ‘extra creamy’ plant milk made without any added oils or gums, perfect for smoothies, coffees, recipes, and more. Elmhurst’s Pistachio Barista Edition and Maple Walnut Barista Edition were crafted with the help of baristas to perform beautifully in any coffee roast using only simple ingredients. These unique varieties – Pistachio, Walnut and Coconut Cashew – highlight Elmhurst’s position at the forefront of plant-based innovation and the brand’s commitment to offering high-quality milk alternatives beyond the typical almond or oat milks.

All Elmhurst products are made without carrageenan, gums, oils, or other emulsifiers, and are Non-GMO Project Verified, gluten-free, dairy-free, OU Kosher, and vegan. Now on shelves at select Whole Foods Market locations nationwide, Elmhurst’s expanded product mix includes:

• Unsweetened Coconut Cashew Milk – Made from just four simple ingredients – water, coconut cream, cashews and a pinch of salt – Elmhurst’s Coconut Cashew Milk is one of the very first ‘extra creamy’ plant milk made without any added junk. Barista-approved and keto-friendly, this consumer favorite is perfect for coffee, cooking, baking, smoothies and more.
• Pistachio Barista Edition – Bring the luxurious taste of real, whole pistachios to your coffee routine with this barista-approved plant milk. Pistachio Barista Edition can be steamed for lattes, frothed into a velvety cold foam, or added to coffee to bring a touch of sweetness to your morning cup.
• Maple Walnut Barista Edition – Crafted with toasty walnut milk and maple syrup, this barista edition plant milk foams and froths flawlessly for plant-based lattes, cappuccinos and other coffee creations. Maple Walnut Barista Edition is made without refined sugars, so shoppers can feel good about every sip.

Like all Elmhurst products, these beverages are crafted through the company’s unique HydroRelease™ method. Using just water, this process separates the nutritional components of a nut, grain or seed before reassembling them as a creamy plant milk, maintaining the full nutrition of the source ingredient without added gums or emulsifiers. HydroRelease™ is powered by 100% renewable Hydroelectric Power to drive sustainability every step of the way.

As part of Elmhurst’s ongoing recycling program, which currently saves approximately 10,000 mature trees annually, all cartons are 100% recyclable and made from FSC-certified paperboard. The brand transitioned from plastic to paper-based shipping materials for direct-to-consumer orders and uses primarily PCR materials for molded fiberboard trays and scrap corrugate as protective filler.

Unsweetened Coconut Cashew, Pistachio Barista Edition, and Maple Walnut Barista Edition are now available in the ambient foods aisle at Whole Foods Market stores along with the rest of Elmhurst’s Unsweetened Plant Milk Collection and Oat Creamer varieties. Elmhurst’s plant-based products can be purchased 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 through the Elmhurst website. 

About Elmhurst 1925

Elmhurst 1925 makes simple, nutritious, and incredibly delicious plant-based dairy products. Elmhurst was founded in 2017, but the company’s roots date back to 1925. Originally Elmhurst Dairy, the multigenerational, family-run organization operated for almost a century under Max Schwartz and son Henry. After a meeting with plant nutrition pioneer, Dr. Cheryl Mitchell, Henry made a progressive pivot and decided to close his famous dairy plant and found Elmhurst Milked. All Elmhurst plant milks are created through a unique HydroRelease™ method, which uses water to harness the full nutritional content of raw nuts, grains, and seeds. Nutrients are separated and recombined naturally to form a smooth, creamy beverage without the use of added gums or stabilizers. All Elmhurst varieties have six ingredients or less, no added gums or emulsifiers, and up to four times as many nuts as other leading brands. To learn more about Elmhurst, please visit the website, or find us on Facebook and Instagram.