As environmental concerns grow around the world, so does the trend of dairy alternatives, leading to a significant decrease in the sales of traditional cow milk. In 2018, the sales of dairy milk dropped about $1.1 billion, closing with net sales totaling $13.6 billion, compared to 2017’s $14.7 billion. Not only is this good news for the health of consumers but also for our planet. According to scientific research, the carbon footprint of producing a glass of dairy milk is about three times more than the most common plant-based alternatives, such as soy or oat milk. Similarly, when looking at how much land and water use is involved, dairy milk requires the most.
Cow milk sales down more than $1 billion because of plant-based alternatives
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