Dairy alternatives gain shelf space in India as health, vegan trends reshape F&B grocery

IBEF flags rising consumer demand for plant-based milks and dairy substitutes in India, driven by health awareness and vegan adoption. Signals category expansion opportunity for F&B and grocery retailers stocking almond, soy, oat and coconut SKUs.

— Source publishedWed, 15 Oct, 2025, 10:03 IST·First seen Sun, 7 Jun, 2026, 06:49 IST·Source IBEF Blogs

What happened

retail-brand · IBEF blog explores how rising health awareness and vegan lifestyles are driving demand for dairy alternatives in India, covering market growth,

Why this matters

Scout early-stage Indian alt-dairy brands and contract manufacturers for partnership or acquisition before shelf-space leaders consolidate the category.