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Photo shows two cartons of Sainsbury's plant-based milk, soya (left), and oat (right), for kids. Shoppers can now purchase kid-friendly soy and oat milk products at Sainsbury’s

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Sainsbury’s Launches Kid-Friendly Soy And Oat Milk

An increasing number of companies and supermarkets are producing everyday basics for families who are vegan or dairy-free

30th August 2026

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Photo shows two cartons of Sainsbury's plant-based milk, soya (left), and oat (right), for kids. Shoppers can now purchase kid-friendly soy and oat milk products at Sainsbury’s

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Photo shows US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Junior, widely known as RFK Jr. Based on his new "Make Hospital Food Healthy Again Pledge," could RFK Jr be coming round to the idea of plant-based protein?

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Photo shows three people eating vegetables and other meat-free options surrounded by festive lights. Nostalgia is a “major barrier” to dietary changes, including widespread adoption of plant-based diets, according to new research

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Photo shows US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Junior, widely known as RFK Jr. Based on his new "Make Hospital Food Healthy Again Pledge," could RFK Jr be coming round to the idea of plant-based protein?

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Photo shows two cartons of Sainsbury's plant-based milk, soya (left), and oat (right), for kids. Shoppers can now purchase kid-friendly soy and oat milk products at Sainsbury’s

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Photo shows two cartons of Sainsbury's plant-based milk, soya (left), and oat (right), for kids. Shoppers can now purchase kid-friendly soy and oat milk products at Sainsbury’s

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