Dairy Alternatives Market worth $19.5 Billion by 2020 – Non-Dairy is Mainstream

Posted: December 8, 2016
In: Trends

Vegans and vegetarians are two groups that contribute to the growing demand for dairy-free and meat-free options. As a response to consumer demand, brands are leveraging plant-based ingredients in the food and beverage market, which has grown 3.5% since last year – a faster rate than the total food and beverage industry. Planet Smoothie joined food service establishments by offering almond milk as a vegan addition for their smoothies in 2016.

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