The dairy industry’s fight for the ‘milk’ label continues
Beverages are displayed neatly side-by-side with each other in grocery stores across the country. And while a whole section may say milk, a good chunk of the inventory has no dairy inside. That “milk” label on a growing variety of plant-based beverages has been on the minds of dairy advocates since the ’70s as they […]
Is that extra charge for non-dairy milk discrimination?
Customers who are lactose-intolerant or have milk allergies may pay $2 extra at Dunkin’ Donuts when substituting oat or almond milk for dairy in their beverages. That’s discrimination, according to a class-action lawsuit filed last month. “Being able to drink milk is a choice for some people, but it’s not for others. Lactose intolerance is a disability […]
Investigating various plant-based beverage varieties
The dairy industry has changed dramatically in recent years as more plant-based milk substitutes compete for shelf space with the well-known cartons of cow’s milk. This trend reflects shifting consumer tastes, which are influenced by health concerns, environmental awareness, and ethical issues. We will examine the wide range of milk variations in this article, as […]
Major dairies are concerned about the health claims of Plant beverages
An old but interesting article On World Vegan Day this year, the Internet was rife with a list of celebrities who have adopted a life free of animal products. The names included actors Aamir Khan and Sonam Kapoor, and cricketer Virat Kohli. Then there are premium magazines that fill in readers about elaborate vegan diet […]
Should you skip dairy? Experts weigh in
The debate whether dairy should be a part of one’s diet has been going on for a while. A lot of people talk about how cutting off dairy completely can cause significant improvement in health. But, is this a myth or a reality? Nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar weighed in on whether this is a wise thing to do. […]
Dairy majors scramble for plant-based alternatives
A rapidly increasing number of environmentally-conscious consumers opt for cruelty-free ethical products and brands force large international milk product companies to shift their focus on manufacturing plant-based dairy products. Globally, the market for plant-based or milk alternatives is one of the fastest-growing segments in the functional and specialty beverages area of newer food product development. […]
At some coffee shops, dairy-free milk isn’t free in USA
Coffee lovers in the U.S. are increasingly opting for nondairy milk in their drinks, but at several major chains, like Starbucks, Dunkin’ and Peet’s, dairy-free isn’t free. Instead, milks like soy, oat, almond and coconut can cost up to $1 extra. The surcharge has prompted protests from the animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment […]
India’s large dairies taking notice of Plant based alternatives to milk
Country’s Big Dairy Companies such as Amul, Mother Dairy , and other national and local milk co-operative brands that dominate India’s dairy sector has taken notice of the rising popularity, if not success, of soy, oat, and other alternatives to milk. As per The Economic Times report, India’s market for plant-based milk and meat replacements is quite tiny, […]
Hershey expands its plant based drinks brand Sofit to Almond milk
Plant-based foods and beverages are drawing consumer interest in various parts of the world as consumers switch to plant-based alternatives within meat and dairy products Local arm of American chocolate and confectionery manufacturer Hershey on Tuesday said it has expanded its portfolio of plant-based drink brand Sofit in India with the launch of Sofit […]
Blaming Dairy sector for climate change is unfair to millions of farmers
India’s dairy industry has lately come under fire from animal rights activists and the plant-based beverage industry on social media and other platforms. Usually, these negative campaigns are used to promote plant-based beverages as alternative milk. False claims about the dairy businesses’ cruelty to animals, the toxicity involving milk consumption, and so on aim to […]