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On 11 February 2026, the Supreme Court handed down its decision in the long-running Dairy UK v Oatly AB case, unanimously dismissing Oatly’s appeal and finding that Oatly’s trade mark 'Post Milk Generation' was invalid.

Swedish oat milk brand Oatly has expanded its Barista Edition range with the launch of three new flavours: coconut, vanilla and caramel.

US President Donald Trump has signed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025 into law, enabling whole and 2% milk to be offered in schools as part of the federal National School Lunch Program.

Danone North America is tapping into the protein boom with the launch of Silk Protein, the latest addition to its plant-based drink portfolio.

Oatly has launched Oatly Baristamatic, a newly developed oat drink created specifically for automated coffee machines.

Carlsberg Britvic-owned plant-based drinks brand Plenish has introduced Plenish Zero Sugar Oat M*lk, made with just four naturally sourced ingredients and no oils or additives.

Rude Health has launched a new premium barista milk alternative range, debuting in two varieties – pistachio and hazelnut – this month (October 2025).

Alt-dairy and cereal brand Moma Foods has introduced four new oat milk products into its UK retail line-up, launching this autumn.

Oat milk brand Oatly is rolling out a limited-edition hot cocoa oat milk product in the US ahead of the festive season.