Plant milk is catching up in India: Dairies are ‘concerned’
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 plans of India’s biggest celebrities. […]
Consumer perceptions of plant-based milk alternatives
What motivates consumers’ choice of dairy milk products over plant-based milk alternatives? In a recent survey, researchers from the North Carolina State University found that most consumers (73%) associate dairy milk with positive attributes compared to those with a positive association with plant-based milk alternatives (14%). While dairy product consumption is motivated by both familiarity and habit, […]
This World Plant Milk Day, Reminder Of Why The Future to Be Dairy-Free
Today (Monday, August 22) is World Plant Milk Day, an international day created by Robbie Lockie in 2017 that celebrates the many vegan alternatives to dairy milk. A decade ago, you’d have probably struggled to find soy milk in the supermarket, but there has been a staggering boom in easily accessible alternatives in recent years. This can […]
Alt-dairy pioneer Alt Co. selling around 2 lakh LPD of oat milk
First movers in the alt dairy space, Alt Co. is building a plant-based universe. Rithwik Ramesh, Co-founder of the brand, shares the company’s plans to expand its footprint in India, and add to its popular Oat Milk by growing its portfolio of plant-based products. How do you plan to disrupt India’s established dairy market? Sales […]
Four Startups Are Remaking Milk To Shape The Future Of Dairy
There’s no disputing the industrial dairy complex is problematic, particularly when it comes to fighting the climate crisis. Dairy farms across the world are a major contributor to the total greenhouse gas emissions over the life cycle of milk and other dairy products. We’re profiling four alternative dairy startups from around the world that are […]
What Does “Milk” Mean to Indian Consumers?
An article by Kritika Singh The Swedish oat-milk brand Oatly has been considered one of the pioneers of the Farm transition movement ever since the company first supported a dairy farmer’s switch to plant-based farming back in 2017. As a result, the farmer was able to increase his profits while also decreasing his greenhouse gas […]
PETA India advises Amul to switch to producing creamy dairy-free milk
Concerning demand for vegan food and beverages,PETA India called on Amul, an Indian dairy cooperative society, to realise which way the wind is blowing and switch to producing the creamy dairy-free milk that today’s consumers want. In the letter to Amul Managing Director R.S. Sodhi, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India said “we […]
11 Innovation Trends the Dairy Industry to focus on in 2021: Grey B report
The Covid-19 Pandemic caused several hiccups and setbacks for a lot of industries- the economic crisis, trade disputes, disrupted supply chains, and so on. The dairy industry was also impacted and came closer to a point of stagnation. Anticipations are that the dairy industry will grow at a slower pace in the coming years. However, […]
Plant-based beverages are no match for bovine milk
Consumers must not be swayed by such drinks using the term ‘milk’ as cow milk is superior in nutrition, taste and is economical too Pankaj Parmar, Yashobhanta Parida and Jashbhai B Prajapati Milk has been an unquestioned staple food of the Indian diet since centuries. It is the first food that is received by any mammal […]
Australian farmers want ban on plant based drinks to be called as milk
AUSTRALIAN Dairy Farmers is lobbying the Federal Government for a change in food labelling laws to ensure the term “milk” cannot be used by non-dairy alternatives. Plant-based drinks will be banned from being labelled as “milk” if an influential lobby group gets its way. Almond and coconut drinks would be banned from using “milk” on […]