Waitrose now has a special coffee machine that uses oat milk. It was spotted in one store. People wonder if it's a trial or a permanent thing. A vegan supporter shared a picture of it. They hope it will be in every Waitrose store.
Waitrose usually offers regular coffee options at its coffee stations. They also bring back free drinks for loyalty card members after a pause due to the pandemic. Now, there's no minimum spend, and plant milk is free. But customers have to bring their own cups to reduce waste.
This move by Waitrose reflects a bigger trend. Many people are switching to plant-based milk, especially oat milk. In the UK, one in three people drinks plant-based milk. In the US, it's in 44% of households. Experts predict that the plant milk market will grow a lot in the next few years. People care more about health, sustainability, and inclusivity, so plant-based milk is becoming more popular.
