Dairy alternatives aren’t groundbreaking. They’re drinks made from nuts or seeds, mixed with water and flavourings – and they’ve been around for centuries. But we’re slurping them at a rate of more than 42 million litres a year. So what is it about cow’s milk that’s turning the dairy market sour?

More and more people are looking for alternatives to animal-derived products – and big brands are paying attention. Hellmann's has just released its Carefully Crafted Dressing & Sandwich Spread, offering the rich, creamy taste of mayonnaise without the use of eggs or animal products.

Seitan and Fabanaise – that’s ‘wheat meat’ and mayonnaise made with chickpea water – might not have reached the shelves of the average Tesco yet, but veganism is infiltrating the mainstream. How can companies step up to meet the needs of more than half a million Brits who are vegan?

The Impossible Burger uses 95% less land and 74% less water to produce compared to a regular beef patty – but there’s much more to this veggie indulgence. Juicy, meaty and bloody, it’s hoping to coax stubborn carnivores over to the sustainable side, helping to preserve the planet in the process.