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NZ Oat Milk Brands Otis and All Good Merge to “Play Smarter and Harder” Under New Brand Good & Humble

Otis and All Good, pioneering oat milk startups from New Zealand, have merged under a new entity, Good & Humble. The merger aims to build scale, drive innovation, support New Zealand’s oat growers, and expand into global markets, especially Southeast Asia. Good & Humble will combine Otis’s innovation in on-farm provenance (verifying the traceability of the ingredients) and enzyme technology with All Good’s established leadership in export sales and distribution. Otis co-founder Chris Wilkie shared, “As one entity, our teams will benefit from shared experiences, deepened knowledge, and more diverse skills. We are playing against billion-dollar multinational brands; uniting with All Good means we can play smarter and harder. Our NPD engine will be market-leading.” Sustainability and local impact Founded in 2018, Otis was New …

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Oatly Barista Lighter Taste

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Oatly UK Introduces Lower-Fat ‘Barista Lighter Taste’, Targeting Trend for Lighter Roasted Coffee

Oatly UK has expanded its popular Barista oat milk range with a new variety designed for coffee lovers, Barista Lighter Taste. The product contains a lower fat level than Oatly’s original Barista Edition oat milk (2.1%  instead of 3%) and is a response to the increasing popularity of lighter-roasted coffee. It has been designed to allow more subtle flavour notes to shine through while retaining the same performance capabilities as the original Barista edition, including frothing and foaming. The new milk alternative was originally trialled at a select number of coffee outlets earlier this year to gain feedback from baristas across Europe. It has now officially launched for retail in the UK, with a new name and updated packaging. Barista strategy The new launch comes …

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Oatly becomes official oat milk partner for Black Sheep Coffee

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Milk- and Dairy Alternatives

Oatly Becomes Official Oat Milk Partner for Black Sheep Coffee

Oatly has announced a multi-year collaboration with British coffeehouse chain Black Sheep Coffee, becoming the company’s official oat milk partner. Oatly Barista Edition is now available at all 100 Black Sheep Coffee locations UK-wide. To celebrate, the coffee chain has launched several drinks with Oatly as the named default option, including the Berry Protein Shake, Coffee & Banana Shake, and matcha drinks in the flavours Blueberry and Strawberries & Cream. Oatly will also be available across the menu for use in coffees, teas, and other hot drinks. Black Sheep Coffee has chosen the new larger format of Oatly Barista Edition, which comes in a 1.5L carton. The product was launched in June to provide an option for cafés and coffee shops that use large quantities …

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Oatly campaign convinces Brits to try oat milk in tea

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Marketing & Media

New Oatly Campaign Aims to Convince Brits to Try Oat Milk in Tea

Oatly has launched a new 360 integrated campaign with the aim of convincing Brits that oat milk works in tea. While figures indicate that over half of UK coffee drinkers opt for oat milk, new research conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Oatly suggests that Brits are much more reluctant to try oat milk in their tea. In fact, just 4% of tea drinkers said they use a plant-based alternative, while 31% said they would be surprised to see someone drink tea with plant-based milk. The “It Works in Tea” campaign will feature OOH advertisements including billboards in Brighton, London, and Manchester, along with digital and in-store promotions and PR. It will also be advertised on Twitch, Spotify, Oatly’s social media channels, and Connected TV …

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The latest report by Bright Green Partners consultancy, examines the opportunities the European dairy industry has to address a projected rise in production costs by investing in sustainable alternatives to traditional dairy products.

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Milk- and Dairy Alternatives

Plant-Based and Precision-Fermented Milk Set for Dominance in Europe by 2040, Report Predicts

Plant-based milk could be 10% cheaper than cow’s milk and become a staple product and ingredient by the end of 2030 if products meet taste and nutrition requirements, such as higher protein and micronutrients. Meanwhile, alternative milk made with precision-fermented (animal-free) whey and casein proteins will become increasingly competitive as technical innovations improve and production processes scale up. These are among various estimates from the latest report by alternative protein consultancy Bright Green Partners. This report examines the opportunities the European dairy industry has to address a projected rise in production costs by investing in sustainable alternatives to traditional dairy products. Floor Buitelaar, managing partner of Bright Green Partners, shared, “This report is a must-read for industry leaders who want to understand the future dairy …

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Milkadamia Launches First 2D-Printed Flat Pack Oat Milk on US Market

milkadamia is set to introduce the first flat-pack plant-based milk to the US market. The official launch of its Flat Pack Organic Oat Milk is scheduled for early next week at the Newtopia Now trade show in Denver, Colorado.  The Flat Pack Organic Oat Milk is produced through a proprietary 2D-printing process that transforms oat milk paste into ultra-light sheets. This approach substantially reduces packaging waste by 94% and a decrease in product weight by 85%.  Each pack contains eight sheets, which can be used to produce a total of half a gallon of oat milk (8oz per sheet). Consumers can prepare fresh oat milk by blending the sheets with water for 30 seconds or soaking them overnight, allowing for customizable portions and a longer …

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Mooala Debuts USDA-Certified Organic Barista Oatmilk on Amazon and Whole Foods

Mooala, one of the fastest-growing plant-based milk brands in the US, has unveiled its new Organic Barista Blend Oatmilk. The product, designed to steam and froth more effectively than many leading alternatives, is now available on Amazon and in select Whole Foods Market stores. Packaged in 32-oz cartons, the Barista Blend was developed with input from top baristas to create a rich and velvety foam suitable for both professional and home use. According to Mooala, all their plant-based milks are USDA-certified organic, ensuring they are free from GMOs, herbicides, preservatives, and toxic chemicals. The new blend provides the high performance and creaminess of oat milk without the chemical additives commonly found in mainstream barista oat milk. Jeff Richards, CEO of Mooala, explained the company’s approach: …

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Tourism & Travel

JetBlue Airways to Provide Oat Milk as Part of Complimentary Beverage Offerings on Flights

US airline JetBlue Airways has announced that oat milk packets are now available as part of the complimentary beverage offerings on its flights. Coffee and tea drinkers can enjoy Lakeland Dairies’ Oat in a Stick milk alternative in their drinks, as JetBlue diversifies its beverage portfolio to cater to customers’ dietary preferences and restrictions. The airline also offers free and unlimited snacks on its flights, with all current options suitable for vegans. The snacks include Popchips Sea Salt, Partake Classic Grahams, Safe + Fair Everything Bagel Pretzels, and Chifles Plantain Chips. On flights longer than two hours, passengers can order the Mediterranean-inspired SavorUp snack box, which is vegan and certified kosher. The box contains hummus, multigrain tortilla chips, artichokes, olives, and coconut cookies. On flights …

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Three Robins oat milk fruit smoothie pouches

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Scotland’s Three Robins Launches “Pioneering” Oat Milk Fruit Smoothies for Kids

Scottish brand Three Robins has announced the launch of two oat milk-based fruit smoothie pouches for children’s lunchboxes and family outings. Described as “pioneering”, the ambient pouches are available in two flavours — Super Berry and Totally Tropical. They contain 24-45% fibre-rich vegetables and are said to provide a more nutritious alternative to typical apple juice-based products. The smoothie pouches are reportedly “causing a real stir” at supermarkets, food service outlets, independent stores, delis, and food halls. Three Robins eventually hopes to expand the products into education and the NHS. Multi-purpose oat milk Three Robins was launched in 2022 by Karen Robinson, an Edinburgh-based mother who discovered that one of her children was lactose intolerant. After struggling to find a milk alternative that was equally …

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Manufacturing & Technology

Otis Announces Opening of “First of Its Kind” Oat Milk Facility in New Zealand

New Zealand brand Otis has announced the opening of a new oat milk facility described as the “first of its kind” in East Auckland. The purpose-built plant will produce Otis’ milk alternatives using premium South Island oats. It took Otis almost five years to establish the facility, which is owned by beverage co-manufacturer Free Flow Manufacturing. This culminated in an 18-month project that used New Zealand, German, and Swedish food technology to create a world-class plant. Enzyme technology developed by Angie Triantafyllou, former Oatly owner and now Chairman of the Board at Cerealiq, is used to produce the oat milk to a “gold standard”. Previously, Otis had to export New Zealand oats to Sweden for manufacturing due to a lack of suitable facilities locally. But …

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Misola Foods announces the launch of "Delicious oat milk made by Mr. Tsukagoshi," an alternative to milk without added sweeteners, designed to be palatable for adults and children.

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Misola Foods Launches ‘Delicious Oat Milk Made by Mr. Tsukagoshi’, Said to Be Japan’s First Oat Milk

Misola Foods, Japan’s first oat milk specialised company, announces the launch of its first product, “Delicious oat milk made by Mr. Tsukagoshi,” an alternative to dairy milk designed to be palatable for adults and children. Claimed as Japan’s first oat milk, the new drink is said to deliver a rich, delicious flavor and mellow sweetness derived from oats by using enzymes to break their starch into sugar. Besides its natural sweetness advantage, the oat drink is said to contain as much calcium as regular milk (110 mg per 100 g) while being suitable for people with lactose intolerance or nut allergies. Released in 195 g bottles with pack options available, Misola Foods has bet on eco-friendly packaging using 100% recyclable paper cartons with no straw. …

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Oato: “What Began as an Idea and a Question Is Now the Largest Supplier of Fresh Oat Milk in the UK”

UK brand Oato prides itself on offering oat milk that is fresh rather than ultra-heat treated (UHT). The company uses 100% British oats, and started out by offering home deliveries in reusable glass bottles as part of the traditional British milk round. In February, Oato announced it had secured its first brick-and-mortar listing with retail chain Booths, launching at stores in Lancashire, Yorkshire, Cumbria, and Cheshire. The brand’s Barista Whole product became one of very few milk alternatives to be available in recyclable HDPE poly bottles, reminiscent of cow’s milk packaging. Earlier this month, Oato announced another retail listing at 229 Waitrose stores UK-wide. We caught up with founder and MD Carl Hopwood to find out more about Oato’s rise to success and vision for …

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SunOpta Invests $26M on Expansion of California Facility to Increase Oat Milk Production by 60%

Minnesota-headquartered SunOpta this week announced the completion of a $26 million expansion at its Modesto, California facility marking the second-largest capital project in the company’s history. The expansion is expected to allow SunOpta to increase the amount of oat milk produced annually by more than 60% and has generated 17 new jobs for the local community. SunOpta’s oat extraction facility in Modesto, operational since May, utilizes proprietary enzymatic processes to transform whole oats into a liquid oat base. This base is then used to produce oat milk, yogurt, ice cream, and other plant-based products. SunOpta provides both liquid and dried oat bases to a range of companies, produces oat milk for major brands and foodservice operators nationwide, and creates private-label oat-based products for leading national …

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Oatly & Little Spoon Unveil Non-Dairy Overnight Oat Smoothies for Kids

Little Spoon, a leading direct-to-consumer nutrition brand for kids in the USA, has partnered with Oatly to launch two limited edition overnight oat smoothies — Apple Cinnamon Swirl and Peach Berry Bliss. The smoothies, made with Oatly Oat milk, contain 6g of whole grains and are dairy, GMO, gluten, and allergen-free to “ensure a nutritious and satisfying non-dairy snack.” They will debut on June 25th and will be available on the company’s website. According to the announcement, the company aims to address an 80% demand from customers for more nutritious and convenient breakfast options. The new smoothies will launch under the company’s “Start on the Sunny Side” campaign, which includes the introduction of other non-vegan breakfast products. The campaign features an original breakfast song, a …

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Oatly launches larger pack size for barista oat milk

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Oatly Launches Extra-Large Cartons of Barista Oat Milk in the UK

Oatly has introduced a new larger pack size for its most popular product, barista oat milk, in the UK. Taking inspiration from the large cartons used for the brand’s regular oat milk in the US, a new 1.5L format will launch at major food service wholesalers from next month. The product provides an option for cafés and coffee shops that use large quantities of oat milk, and the cost per litre will seemingly be lower than for the smaller 1L pack size. The recipe is the same, containing oats, water, rapeseed oil, salt, vitamins, and minerals, along with an acidity regulator to prevent splitting in coffee. “We took inspiration from our normal-sized US packs and made an extra-large pack for all true baristas, pretend-baristas, and …

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Oato Launches its Fresh Oat Milk into Waitrose Nationwide with Ambitions to Become the UK’s Leading Dairy Alternative

Oato, based in Lancashire England, is the producer of what it says is a category-first product with its refrigerated, fresh oat milk (as opposed to shelf-stable, UHT), created in a factory that produces more solar power than it uses. This February Oato announced its launch into Booths stores across Lancashire, Yorkshire, Cumbria, and Cheshire, marking its debut in brick-and-mortar retail and first departure from its home delivery model. Now, the company celebrates its first fully nationwide launch as its 1L Fresh Barista Whole Oat Drink made with 100% British oats lands on shelves at 229 Waitrose stores throughout the country. Made exclusively with British Oats, Oato claims its carbon footprint and associated carbon miles are among the lowest of any plant milk on sale today. …

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MYOM Launches “Sensational” Paste That Turns Into Ultra-Sustainable Oat Milk

MYOM is a UK-based company that has developed an innovative way to make oat milk even more environmentally friendly. The company offers a shelf-stable oat paste that turns into “sensational, full-bodied” oat milk when combined with water. Each recyclable 65g pouch produces 500ml of oat milk, and refrigeration is only required once the milk has been made. The product helps to reduce the packaging waste associated with conventional plant-based milks, which in turn reduces transport emissions. According to MYOM, this makes the oat blend “one of the most sustainable milk alternatives in the world”. It could also reduce food waste among consumers and food service outlets that only require small quantities of oat milk. The company surveyed regular oat milk consumers and found that 73% …

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Is Oat Milk Unhealthy? Examining Viral Social Media Nutrition Claims

In recent years, oat milk has risen from obscurity to become the plant-based milk of choice for many consumers worldwide, and is arguably the milk alternative most commonly offered in cafes and coffee shops. But over the past year, viral social media posts and tabloid-style news articles have claimed that oat milk is deficient in nutrients, and have blamed the milk alternative for health issues such as bloating and blood sugar spikes. Here, we take a look at some of these claims. Is oat milk high in sugar? Many oat milk brands do not contain added sugar, but the way they are produced does allow the natural sugars in oats to be absorbed more rapidly into the bloodstream compared to eating whole oats. However, cow’s …

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Food Service

Oatly Named Exclusive Oatmilk Partner Across 100+ TOUS les JOURS Bakeries in US

TOUS les JOURS, a bakery café chain known for its wide range of gourmet pastries, cakes, and desserts, has initiated a new partnership with Oatly, a global leader in oat drink production. Oatly is now the exclusive oatmilk partner for TOUS les JOURS in the United States, which has established a strong presence since its inception in 2004, with over 100 local stores and more than 1,750 globally. To commemorate the partnership, the bakery chain also introduced two novel beverage options infused with Oatly oatmilk, available from March 21 at participating outlets nationwide. The collaboration introduces the Shakerato, an iced espresso drink shaken with vanilla syrup and topped with Oatly’s Barista Edition Oatmilk, and the Shaken Tea Latte, combining Assam tea and vanilla syrup with …

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Manufacturing & Technology

Irish Shellfish Producer to Open Oat Milk Facility Following Decline in Demand for Seafood

Irish shellfish producer Errigal Bay is set to open an oat milk facility in the county of Donegal, citing decreased demand for seafood and a growing market for plant-based products. The facility will be located next to one of Errigal Bay’s existing seafood processing facilities, in an area originally intended as a seafood cold store. However, the cold store is no longer needed due to changing market conditions; in a recently approved planning application, Errigal Bay noted that the loading on its existing facility has reduced in recent years, since “seafood production has experienced a decline in demand”. Consequently, the company intends to protect its existing employees and create further job opportunities by entering the plant-based sector. The new facility will also help to support …

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