For all of the non-dairy drinkers out there, Tues., March 2, was a big day. Starbucks officially brought Oatly oatmilk to its menu nationwide. Oatly oatmilk is creamy, delicious, plant-based, and pairs well with Starbucks espresso. The oatmilk will be offered as part of the Starbucks core U.S. menu and available year-round.
“We’re pleased to bring Oatly oatmilk to Starbucks stores nationwide in the U.S., something our customers have asked for as they increasingly seek a variety of plant-based choices,” said Luigi Bonini, senior vice president, Global Product Innovation at Starbucks. “When selecting an oatmilk, we looked for a high-quality ingredient that is not only delicious, but also complements our coffees and inspires new handcrafted beverages like the Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso and Honey Oatmilk Latte. Oatly’s oatmilk has a smooth and velvety texture, foams beautifully, and pairs perfectly in our light and dark roast coffees, opening up new possibilities for beverage innovation at Starbucks.”
Oatmilk has become a popular standard in the U.S. to coffee and home fridges. It is the fourth non-dairy milk alternative available to Starbucks customers in the U.S. to enjoy. Starbucks first began offering non-dairy milk in U.S. stores in 1997 with the addition of soymilk, followed by coconutmilk in 2015, and then almondmilk in 2016. Non-dairy creamers are also available in the grocery aisle of Starbucks, in partnership with the global coffee alliance.
“We know from experience that we’re in the midst of a plant-based revolution,” said Toni Petersson, Oatly CEO. “People everywhere are looking for ways to eat and drink that are better for them and for the planet they live on. Oatly exists to make it easy for people to make those choices every day, with every cup of coffee. We’re excited to be part of Starbucks ongoing commitment to sustainability. With this next step, together we’re able to reach that many more people across the U.S. with oatmilk and in so doing, continue to do great things for the planet.”
