First-of-Its-Kind Chia Milk is Pioneering Change in the Plant-Based Milk Category
Made by Chia Experts, Seeds of Wellness® Chia Milk Brings an Innovative, Nutritious and Sustainable Option to U.S. Consumers
SANTIAGO, Chile, March 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Benexia®, a worldwide leader in sustainable, chia-based innovations for over two decades, is thrilled to launch Seeds of Wellness® Chia Milk, the first-ever plant-based milk made from whole chia seeds. Debuting exclusively in select Costco locations across California (LA region), Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho, Utah, Alaska, and Hawaii as well as nationwide on Amazon, this new product is poised to elevate the plant-based milk category.
Seeds of Wellness Chia Milk is more than just another plant-based milk alternative—it's challenging the status quo. Made by chia experts who harnessed the extraordinary power of chia seeds, this creamy, nutrient-rich milk alternative combines sustainability, nutrition, and versatility, offering health-conscious consumers a superior choice within the plant-based milk category.
Why Chia Milk from Seeds of Wellness?
Chia Milk from Seeds of Wellness stands apart from other plant-based milk options with its exceptional quality, health attributes, and environmental stewardship.
- Made by Chia Experts: Benexia, the parent company behind Seeds of Wellness, is a field-to-shelf chia ingredients specialist that is vertically integrated from chia agricultural production to final ingredient solutions and distribution. Benexia is committed to advancing human and planet health by being hyper-focused on this small, but mighty seed.
- Naturally Crafted from Whole Chia Seeds: Seeds of Wellness Chia Milk features all the best parts of chia seeds - protein, fiber, omega-3 fats, and nutty flavor.
- Sustainably Produced: The company's chia farms rely exclusively on rainwater as a watering source and follow regenerative agriculture practices. The chia seed ingredients used in Seeds of Wellness Chia Milk are processed without the use of water, solvents or enzymes, using a nearly zero-waste, zero-water process from seed to packaging. Water is only introduced as the main ingredient in the final product.
- Unparalleled Nutrition: Each 8-ounce serving delivers 740 mg of plant-based omega-3 fats, 4x more fiber than leading almond or oat milks, and 3x more protein than leading rice milks, with no added sugar.* Fortified with a good source of calcium and vitamin D, this Chia Milk delivers 'more' for only 25 calories per serving.
- Smooth, Creamy & Delicious: Seeds of Wellness uses a proprietary micro-milling process to grind up whole chia seeds which preserves the nutrition and flavor properties of chia and results in a smooth, creamy Chia Milk.
- Versatile: Seeds of Wellness Chia Milk is perfect for smoothies, lattes, iced coffee, tea, baking, cereals, and more. It's offered in Original, and will soon be available in Vanilla.
- Free From Major Allergens: Dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free, and nut-free.
A New Era of Plant-Based Innovation
"We are chia experts. We grow chia, we study chia, and we harness the nutritional power of chia to deliver wholesome products that we believe consumers deserve," said Sandra Gillot, CEO and Co-Founder of Benexia. "We looked at the best milk alternatives on the market and asked ourselves how we could elevate options for consumers. From seed to shelf, every aspect of Seeds of Wellness Chia Milk is designed with human and planet health in mind."
Dr. Wendy Bazilian, Doctor of Public Health, Registered Dietitian, best-selling author and host of the 1,000 Waking Minutes podcast emphasized the nutritional advantage of chia milk, "Seeds of Wellness Chia Milk is a bona fide, delicious milk alternative packed with wholesome ingredients and essential nutrients. It offers omega-3s, fiber, and protein—from chia—in every glass—delivering excellent nutrition and a sustainably sourced and produced beverage, without compromise. With a passion for focusing on the 'plusses' – the small additions that make a big difference in taste, nutrition, and health - Seeds of Wellness Chia Milk is a smart addition to any lifestyle."
Taste the Future of Plant-Based Milk
Seeds of Wellness Chia Milk is available by the following retailers:
- Costco: Select locations across California (LA region), Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho, Utah, Alaska, and Hawaii with a phased expansion to follow.
- Amazon: Nationwide shipping available.
*Comparisons based on averages quantified from products available in the US market.
About Seeds of Wellness and Benexia
Benexia® is a group of people who are passionate about nature, health, and chia seed. We specialize in the production, processing, commercialization, and marketing of chia and chia-based ingredients for the food industry. Benexia has also created ChiaMucil, a dietary supplement and nutraceutical ingredient derived from chia. ChiaMucil will be available in the U.S. market in spring 2025.
Seeds of Wellness® is a brand created by Benexia to bring chia-based products to households around the world such as Chia Milk and Chia Oil, an all-purpose, omega-3 rich cooking oil.
Benexia and Seeds of Wellness guarantee traceability from the fields to your facility and offer certified quality (GAP, GMP-HACCP, and FSSC 22000), Halal and Kosher.
Learn more at Benexia.com and SOW.bio.
Teresa Domeyko, Manager of Corporate Sustainability and Communications, tdomeyko@benexia.com
Carolina Chica, Nutrition, Research and Development Director, cchica@benexia.com
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