'Milk' mania: why most alternatives aren't great - but camel milk just might be

They're better than dairy, but almond, rice, oat, soy and coconut milks are not as environmentally friendly as they seemDairy milk isn't great for the environment, right? Between flatulent cows, poor land use and vast water consumption, the industry has a major environmental impact around the world. But choosing a worthy, tasty and maybe even nutritional alternative for your morning coffee or cereal seems to be a tall order.That's not for the want of options, of course: the market is booming. Globally it has grown 8% each year in the past decade, with dairy-free milk representing 12% of dairy and alternative milks globally in 2017, according to Euromonitor, and there are endless variations on almond, soy, oat, rice and coconut milks available at the supermarket. Continue reading...