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Oatly banned from using word ‘milk’ to market plant-based products in UK
UK News•February 11, 2026 at 1:52 PMNational

Oatly banned from using word ‘milk’ to market plant-based products in UK

By Mark Sweney•The Guardian - UK News

Swedish company claims ruling is anti-competitive and ‘solely benefits Big Dairy’Business live – latest updatesThe Swedish-based drinks manufacturer Oatly has been banned from using the word “milk” to market its plant-based products, after a ruling by the UK supreme court.The alt-milk manufacturer has been in a long-running legal battle with the trade association Dairy UK after Oatly trademarked phrases associated with the dairy sector. Continue reading...

Swedish company claims ruling is anti-competitive and ‘solely benefits Big Dairy’

The Swedish-based drinks manufacturer Oatly has been banned from using the word “milk” to market its plant-based products, after a ruling by the UK supreme court.

The alt-milk manufacturer has been in a long-running legal battle with the trade association Dairy UK after Oatly trademarked phrases associated with the dairy sector.

Continue reading...

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