Plant-Based Milk Gains in US Foodservice

Plant-based milk continued to strengthen its position in the US foodservice sector in 2025, outperforming conventional dairy milk in growth despite ongoing challenges for the broader plant-based category. According to a new Good Food Institute (GFI) report, plant-based milk dollar sales increased 16%, while volume (pound) sales rose 14%, compared with 4% growth in conventional milk volume.

Plant-based milk now accounts for 13% of total milk sales by volume in US foodservice, while plant-based creamers hold a 28% share of the creamer category. In contrast, plant-based meat alternatives continued to struggle, with distributor sales declining 11% in dollar value and 12% in volume, while plant-based cheese and egg alternatives also recorded declines.

The report attributes the resilience of plant-based milk to strong consumer demand in coffee and tea outlets and the removal of plant-based milk surcharges by several major coffee chains. Despite the growth, price remains a challenge, with plant-based milk and meat alternatives still costing 60–70% more than their conventional counterparts, although the price gap has narrowed slightly due to rising animal protein prices.

The findings highlight a diverging alternative protein market, where plant-based dairy beverages continue to expand in foodservice while other categories face slower adoption.

Source: Dairynews7x7 28 June, 2026 Read full story here

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