Plant-based Dairy

“Other” plant-based milk is projected to continue to see dynamic retail volume and current value and foodservice volume growth to continue to gain on soy drinks over 2023. “Other” plant-based milk is increasingly present on menus in foodservice…

Plant-based dairy has grown rapidly from a low base in Latvia; however, growth is slowing due to the high prices of plant-based products as the purchasing power of the population is declining due to economic uncertainty in the country. Consuming…

Soy drinks is the best-known and most popular plant-based dairy sub-category in Indonesia, followed by mung bean milk. Soy drinks have a long history in Indonesia and are enjoyed by many consumers. Their positioning is not so much as a milk…

Overall, value sales for plant-based dairy are low, dominated by soy drinks and other plant-based milk. That being said, plant-based dairy is expected to register the highest volume growth among all dairy and alternatives in 2023. Value sales are…

Plant-based milk is rising in popularity; the consumer base is widening with a growing number of people shifting to plant-based diets for reasons of health and wellness, in addition to avoiding products with lactose. As seen with vegan cheese,…

While plant-based dairy performed well, especially plant-based milk and barista options, not all products are set to post positive retail volume growth. Plant-based yoghurt is struggling as the competition is fierce from standard yoghurt, puddings,…

In 2023, plant-based dairy continues to enjoy healthy growth in Bulgaria, both in retail volume and current value terms. Plant-based products were less affected by the previous year’s inflation than the dairy category, as they are generally consumed…

Other plant-based milk registered a decline in retail volume terms in 2022, which is set to continue in 2023, with economic hardship leading many consumers to reorganise their budgets. This negatively impacts other plant-based milk products, with an…

In the first half of 2022, due to the surge in confirmed cases and a high number of people under home quarantine, there was a significant increase in demand for large-sized soy milk products and plant-based milk products that can be stored at room…

Plant-based dairy product selections have been expanded, as new trendy launches and focused marketing efforts boost sales. The cooking and eating-at-home trend is being met with new launches aligning with this rising trend, especially within…

Plant-based milk has experienced significant growth in recent years in Ecuador. This growth has been driven by various factors, including an increasing awareness of the health benefits of plant-based diets, environmental concerns, and changing…

Plant-based dairy is projected to see further strong retail volume and current value growth in 2023. While almost all product areas are set to record positive growth, “other” plant-based milk is expected to see the fastest increments (ongoing…

With the increased popularity of plant-based products, many people are making these products at home. This trend was mostly visible during the COVID-19 pandemic, when people spent more time in the household; however, the worsening economic situation…

Dairy products have established an important role in the diets of many Saudi Arabian consumers. However, in line with many markets around the world, Saudi Arabia is seeing a growing interest in plant-based alternatives that is being supported…

Retail volume sales of soy drinks have been growing at a slow but stable rate over the years, due to consistent consumer demand and the maturity of the category, with this trend set to be maintained in 2023. Soy drinks have been popular in Hong Kong…

Demand for plant-based dairy products continues to grow locally, with other plant-based milk set to see the strongest retail volume growth in 2023, albeit from a low base. Plant-based milk remains by far the biggest category, thanks its wide…

Plant-based dairy in the Netherlands is recording strong volume sales growth in 2023, following on from the previous two years of decline. However, growth is perhaps not as rapid as it could be, thanks to a marked escalation in average unit prices of…

Private label lines from Foodstuffs and Woolworths have been performing well across multiple dairy categories. Their cheaper price point makes them an appealing choice for customers at a time when household budgets are limited. This has been no…

Plant-based dairy is marginally benefiting from the severe pressures that are impacting the local dairy industry. As Brexit continues to hinder stability and the ongoing war in Ukraine impacts supply chains, high production costs of dairy farming…

While sales are still relatively low, there is an appetite for plant-based dairy and it is expected to register very healthy current value and volume growth in 2023. Value sales are largely driven by younger consumers, which consider plant-based…