Plant-Based Dairy Products Defy Trends

On September, as the alternative meat market struggled due to taste and processing issues, plant-based dairy products demonstrated resilience, becoming a bright spot in the industry. Data shows that the value of UK plant-based dairy consumption grew by 2.2% over the past year, reaching £812.3 million, with sales volumes increasing slightly by 0.4%. In contrast, the alternative meat market saw a 7.1% decline in value and an 8.7% drop in volume in 2024. This contrast highlights the unique positioning of plant-based dairy products in consumers' minds. "Plant-based dairy products are now seen as a credible, mainstream lifestyle choice," said Bryan Carroll, General Manager of Oatly UK. He noted that plant-based milk, yogurt, and cheese have become widely accepted by flexitarians, not just vegetarians. The growth of plant-based dairy products is driven not only by consumers' concerns about health and sustainability, but also by brand innovation. Rude Health's organic co...