https://padlet.com/laurenmarshallnichols/qs03u80a6lqa9x0c Food Systems Map focussing on oat milk as a case study en-us 2021-10-06 18:58:52 UTC 2025-11-01 19:12:54 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f95b.png laurenmarshallnichols https://padlet.com/laurenmarshallnichols/qs03u80a6lqa9x0c/wish/1797590576 2021-10-06 19:21:38 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenmarshallnichols/qs03u80a6lqa9x0c/wish/1797590576 laurenmarshallnichols https://padlet.com/laurenmarshallnichols/qs03u80a6lqa9x0c/wish/1797603053 Raw materials = oats, water, salt*, sweetener*, additives* ]]> 2021-10-06 19:27:52 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenmarshallnichols/qs03u80a6lqa9x0c/wish/1797603053 laurenmarshallnichols https://padlet.com/laurenmarshallnichols/qs03u80a6lqa9x0c/wish/1797604792 Oatly has a patent on their process for manufacturing oat milk, which is unique because it preserves the beta-glucans from the oats. ]]> 2021-10-06 19:28:45 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenmarshallnichols/qs03u80a6lqa9x0c/wish/1797604792 laurenmarshallnichols https://padlet.com/laurenmarshallnichols/qs03u80a6lqa9x0c/wish/1797690125 -Oats planted in early spring/summer 
-Phosphate and Urea fertilisers often used
-Very disease-resistant 
-Kernels harvested when turn green to cream 
-Harvested by swathing ]]> 2021-10-06 20:11:45 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenmarshallnichols/qs03u80a6lqa9x0c/wish/1797690125 laurenmarshallnichols https://padlet.com/laurenmarshallnichols/qs03u80a6lqa9x0c/wish/1797694938 - oats mixed with water
- milled
- enzymes added to break down starches
- separated to remove oat husks]]> 2021-10-06 20:14:17 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenmarshallnichols/qs03u80a6lqa9x0c/wish/1797694938 laurenmarshallnichols https://padlet.com/laurenmarshallnichols/qs03u80a6lqa9x0c/wish/1797698543 - other additives, such as chocolate/sweetener/calcium/vitamins
- heat treated to extend shelf life
- homogenised to make smooth]]> 2021-10-06 20:16:15 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenmarshallnichols/qs03u80a6lqa9x0c/wish/1797698543 laurenmarshallnichols https://padlet.com/laurenmarshallnichols/qs03u80a6lqa9x0c/wish/1797700887 often packaged in cartons, with different packaging having different processing needs 

]]> 2021-10-06 20:17:31 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenmarshallnichols/qs03u80a6lqa9x0c/wish/1797700887 laurenmarshallnichols https://padlet.com/laurenmarshallnichols/qs03u80a6lqa9x0c/wish/1797701106 2021-10-06 20:17:39 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenmarshallnichols/qs03u80a6lqa9x0c/wish/1797701106 laurenmarshallnichols https://padlet.com/laurenmarshallnichols/qs03u80a6lqa9x0c/wish/1797701264 Extensive range of uses for oats, including beer, oatmeal, oat milk, livestock feed, pasture, skincare etc. ]]> 2021-10-06 20:17:44 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenmarshallnichols/qs03u80a6lqa9x0c/wish/1797701264 laurenmarshallnichols https://padlet.com/laurenmarshallnichols/qs03u80a6lqa9x0c/wish/1797715902 -Russia accounts for over 20% of global oat production 
-Canada, Poland, Finland and Australia are also major producers 
UK is in top 10 of producers]]> 2021-10-06 20:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenmarshallnichols/qs03u80a6lqa9x0c/wish/1797715902 laurenmarshallnichols https://padlet.com/laurenmarshallnichols/qs03u80a6lqa9x0c/wish/1797721519 Due to location of oat crops, many of the largest oat milk producers are the same as that of oats. However, there are a number of European and North American corporations who are well-known for oat milk (such as Oatly and Alpro). ]]> 2021-10-06 20:28:39 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenmarshallnichols/qs03u80a6lqa9x0c/wish/1797721519 laurenmarshallnichols https://padlet.com/laurenmarshallnichols/qs03u80a6lqa9x0c/wish/1797730024 -low in calories, cholesterol, saturated fat 
-higher protein and fiber than cows milk ]]> 2021-10-06 20:33:25 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenmarshallnichols/qs03u80a6lqa9x0c/wish/1797730024 laurenmarshallnichols https://padlet.com/laurenmarshallnichols/qs03u80a6lqa9x0c/wish/1797730604 2021-10-06 20:33:44 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenmarshallnichols/qs03u80a6lqa9x0c/wish/1797730604 laurenmarshallnichols https://padlet.com/laurenmarshallnichols/qs03u80a6lqa9x0c/wish/1797732058 Oat milk is often a substitute for dairy milk as it is suitable for lactose-intolerant consumers. ]]> 2021-10-06 20:34:31 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenmarshallnichols/qs03u80a6lqa9x0c/wish/1797732058 laurenmarshallnichols https://padlet.com/laurenmarshallnichols/qs03u80a6lqa9x0c/wish/1797733642 -many consumers prefer oat milk to other alternatives due to the perceived lower environmental impact 
-as 'scottish oats' are a staple item in British food culture, oat milk may be perceived as 'local' so consumers think it is travelling a shorter distance to reach supermarkets
-oat milk has a lower water demand than almond, hazelnut and rice milks. It is threatened by hemp milk, which uses even less water. 
-the dairy industry is increasingly being exposed as unsustainable due to animal welfare, land use, greenhouse gases, disease incidence, water demand]]> 2021-10-06 20:35:11 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenmarshallnichols/qs03u80a6lqa9x0c/wish/1797733642 laurenmarshallnichols https://padlet.com/laurenmarshallnichols/qs03u80a6lqa9x0c/wish/1797736121 compared to soy and almond milk, the growth for oat milk has been slow. However, it is very steady, with soy and almond now seeing declines, oat milk continues to grow in popularity. ]]> 2021-10-06 20:36:32 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenmarshallnichols/qs03u80a6lqa9x0c/wish/1797736121 laurenmarshallnichols https://padlet.com/laurenmarshallnichols/qs03u80a6lqa9x0c/wish/1797736738 2021-10-06 20:36:46 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenmarshallnichols/qs03u80a6lqa9x0c/wish/1797736738 laurenmarshallnichols https://padlet.com/laurenmarshallnichols/qs03u80a6lqa9x0c/wish/1797737364 relatively, competition is focussed within nations, rather than between corporate giants. While brands like Oatly and Alpro are globally popular, smaller and local brands are continuing to grow and occupy the market. Supermarkets also produce their own branded oat milks, often making them much more affordable. ]]> 2021-10-06 20:37:05 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenmarshallnichols/qs03u80a6lqa9x0c/wish/1797737364 laurenmarshallnichols https://padlet.com/laurenmarshallnichols/qs03u80a6lqa9x0c/wish/1797737963 In 2020, the EU expanded on laws that prevent dairy alternative products using descriptive phrases on packaging. One such change is a ban on the use of "milk" on non-dairy products. They claim it is to prevent misleading information and introduce clarity for consumers, but it comes from pressure from dairy farms lobbying to reduce market competition. ]]> 2021-10-06 20:37:22 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenmarshallnichols/qs03u80a6lqa9x0c/wish/1797737963 laurenmarshallnichols https://padlet.com/laurenmarshallnichols/qs03u80a6lqa9x0c/wish/1797743185 Rises in demand for variety, and more dairy-alternatives of loved products, has led to more processing. Competition with the dairy market to provide the same nutrients (e.g. calcium) has also led to more processing. ]]> 2021-10-06 20:40:08 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenmarshallnichols/qs03u80a6lqa9x0c/wish/1797743185 laurenmarshallnichols https://padlet.com/laurenmarshallnichols/qs03u80a6lqa9x0c/wish/1797746544 -competition with dairy milks 
-with other dairy alternatives such as soy, almond, hazelnut, cashew, rice and hemp milk 
-widely popular due to mild taste, creamier consistency and lowest environmental impacts ]]> 2021-10-06 20:41:53 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenmarshallnichols/qs03u80a6lqa9x0c/wish/1797746544 laurenmarshallnichols https://padlet.com/laurenmarshallnichols/qs03u80a6lqa9x0c/wish/1797750760 -oat milk can be sold in gable top and brick cartons, which have different processing which affects their storage temperature and shelf life, often affecting product pricing 
-oat milk is rarely stored in glass or cans as it has to be further processed ]]> 2021-10-06 20:44:19 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenmarshallnichols/qs03u80a6lqa9x0c/wish/1797750760 laurenmarshallnichols https://padlet.com/laurenmarshallnichols/qs03u80a6lqa9x0c/wish/1797752799 oat milk packaging is rarely designed to appear similar to dairy milk, and instead is sold in cartons. This is to allow consumers to easily distinguish between them, but also means a smaller volume of milk can be sold at a higher price. ]]> 2021-10-06 20:45:29 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenmarshallnichols/qs03u80a6lqa9x0c/wish/1797752799 laurenmarshallnichols https://padlet.com/laurenmarshallnichols/qs03u80a6lqa9x0c/wish/1797772961 as most oat milk packaging is cardboard and hard plastic, it is normally fully recyclable. This is encouraging for consumers, and often cheaper for manufacturers. ]]> 2021-10-06 20:57:13 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenmarshallnichols/qs03u80a6lqa9x0c/wish/1797772961 laurenmarshallnichols https://padlet.com/laurenmarshallnichols/qs03u80a6lqa9x0c/wish/1797783126 Due to its simple ingredients list, relatively high retail price and simple production method, many consumers have began making their own oat milk using processed oats. This introduces more competition to the market which drives down prices. It is even more sustainable than buying the milk as it reduces food miles etc. ]]> 2021-10-06 21:03:28 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenmarshallnichols/qs03u80a6lqa9x0c/wish/1797783126 laurenmarshallnichols https://padlet.com/laurenmarshallnichols/qs03u80a6lqa9x0c/wish/1797794173 The leading oat milk brand, Oatly, was boycotted by members of the public in 2020 after it sold shares to a private equity firm, which have ties to Donald Trump supporters. ]]> 2021-10-06 21:10:19 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenmarshallnichols/qs03u80a6lqa9x0c/wish/1797794173 laurenmarshallnichols https://padlet.com/laurenmarshallnichols/qs03u80a6lqa9x0c/wish/1797795841 In 2020, Oatly lost a major trademark infringement against a small, family-owned oat milk brand ]]> 2021-10-06 21:11:25 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenmarshallnichols/qs03u80a6lqa9x0c/wish/1797795841 laurenmarshallnichols https://padlet.com/laurenmarshallnichols/qs03u80a6lqa9x0c/wish/1797801017 2021-10-06 21:14:49 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenmarshallnichols/qs03u80a6lqa9x0c/wish/1797801017 laurenmarshallnichols https://padlet.com/laurenmarshallnichols/qs03u80a6lqa9x0c/wish/1797801240 2021-10-06 21:14:58 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenmarshallnichols/qs03u80a6lqa9x0c/wish/1797801240 laurenmarshallnichols https://padlet.com/laurenmarshallnichols/qs03u80a6lqa9x0c/wish/1797809880 The majority of oat milk consumers are European and North American, therefore these units have the greatest access and volume of oat milks. Due to this, many European products are transported by train/lorry due to no need for boats or aviation. Due to the packaging and processing, the storage of products for transport doesn't necessarily require chilling. ]]> 2021-10-06 21:20:28 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenmarshallnichols/qs03u80a6lqa9x0c/wish/1797809880