World Plant Milk Day Timeline

July 2015

Almond Milk sues

The Almond Milk brand filed a class action lawsuit against two American competitors, Blue Diamond Growers and White Wave Foods, for false advertising on the product label about the small amount of almonds — the case was thrown out.

2013

Almond milk becomes number one

Almond milk surpassed soy milk as the most popular plant-based milk in the U.S.

2011

Almond milk explodes

Almond milk sales increased by 79% in 2011 alone.

1999

The FDA says soy lowers cholesterol

The FDA ruled that 25 grams of soy protein a day could reduce cholesterol and the risk of heart disease.