Beverages made from plants have been around for centuries. You will find a long history of plant milks and other plant drinks made by different cultures across the world and there is certainly nothing new or unusual when it comes to consuming them.

As sustainable ways of living are becoming increasingly normalised, milk drinkers are turning their backs on dairy in favour of plant-based alternatives.

World Milk Day has been observed on June 1 each year since 2001. Established by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, the day recognize the importance of milk as a global food.

Sixth-generation, Somerset, England-based cheesemaker Barber’s — now the oldest surviving cheddar makers in the world, according to its website — produce over 80 tonnes of cheese each day, made from milk from over 100 local dairy farms.

Infants and toddlers should not be given soda, chocolate milk or other sweetened drinks, according to strict new guidelines.

There are many reasons why you might choose to stop drinking animal milk.

A few years ago, vegans or anyone who followed a dairy-free diet, didn’t have much choice when it came to milk.

While most would prefer to see cockroaches squashed on the back of a shoe, the creepy critters may soon be popping up on cafe menus across the nation.

Chocolate milk is, by all accounts, delicious. 

What lengths would you go to keep your milk fresh?