A new report from AHDB suggests that dairy is beneficial for human health and the environment. The report, titled “Balancing health and sustainability: The role of dairy in the UK diet,” claims that dairy is a building block of healthy, sustainable diets, affordable, nutritious, and supports health at all ages. However, ProVeg International disagrees, stating that dairy is not essential for good health and that plant-based alternatives offer many health benefits that dairy cannot.

ProVeg also highlights the environmental impact of dairy production, claiming that animal farming contributes significantly to environmental destruction and climate change. The Climate Change Committee has recommended a reduction in dairy consumption by 2035 in order to address these issues. Plant-based alternatives are seen as a more environmentally friendly choice, with a smaller environmental footprint and zero animal cruelty.