#MilkBye, Global Dairy Alternative Sales to Reach $21.7 Billion in the Next Six Years

A recent Food
Navigator article discusses a report by Allied Market Research that found global
sales of milk alternatives soaring.

Global sales are expected to reach $21.7 billion in the next
six years, with North America leading the charge. Sales of almond milk are
projected to be the fastest growing.

Allied Market Research claims fighting obesity is the main
reason so many North Americans are ditching dairy. While the move away from
dairy is certainly gaining speed, it is undoubtedly part of a larger trend. Since
1970, cow’s milk consumption has fallen a
whopping 40 percent in the U.S., while sales of nondairy milk alternatives have
skyrocketed
by 30 percent since 2011.

A major report by market researcher IBISWorld
found that nondairy milks are also booming in Australia. The country’s vegan
milk industry has an estimated value of $153 million and is projected to
reach $35 billion by 2024.

The decline in cow’s milk consumption is great news for cows and
our planet.
Cows on dairy farms are treated terribly, often beaten and neglected, and dairy
production is a major contributor of greenhouse gas emissions.

Luckily, by adopting a healthy and humane vegan diet, consumers
are able to withdraw their financial support from farmers who routinely abuse
animals.

Click here
for our ultimate guide to nondairy milks.

Click here for tips on making the transition to
a cruelty-free lifestyle.