# Barley-Based Milk Alternatives Take Two Introduces the Eco-Friendly 'Barista Barleymilk' By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2021-10-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barista-barleymilk References: [bevnet](https://www.bevnet.com/news/2021/upcycled-foods-company-take-two-introduces-new-barista-barleymilk) & [taketwofoods](https://taketwofoods.com/) Upcycled foods company [Take Two](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-double-take) has launched 'Barista Barleymilk,' a [plant-based dairy milk alternative](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-whole-milk) made from sustainable ingredients. Crafted for coffee and tea, the new milk alternative can be used as a delicious creamer or steamed and frothed for cappuccinos and lattes. In addition to offering customers a unique creamer, the product boasts a healthy nutritional profile unmatched by market counterparts. The milk is loaded with 3 grams of complete plant protein per serving and provides an excellent source of calcium and healthy fats such as MCTs. In addition, the new milk aligns with the brand's sustainability-focused mission statement. "The simple switch to using Barleymilk in a latte makes a big impact. It saves food from going to landfills and conserves essential resources such as water, land, and energy,” said Co-Founder & CEO Jerek Theo Lovey. Image Credit: Barista Barleymilk ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Barley-based Milk Alternatives:** Barista Barleymilk offers a sustainable, healthy and delicious alternative to traditional dairy milk adding significantly to the growing demand for plant-based milks. - **Upcycled Foods:** Take Two's barley-based milk shows the potential for upcycled ingredients to be used in new, innovative and sustainable food and beverage products. - **Sustainable Food Production:** The demand for sustainable food production practices has led to the creation of innovative, eco-friendly and plant-based food and beverage products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Plant-based Milk:** The growing demand for non-dairy milk options makes barley-based milk a disruptive innovation in the plant-based milk industry. - **Health Food:** Barleymilk's nutritional profile, high in protein and healthy fats, represents an opportunity for health food brands to meet consumers' needs for both taste and nutrition. - **Sustainability:** Take Two's eco-friendly and sustainable approach to food production highlights the growing importance of sustainability to companies across industries and provides opportunities for innovation in sustainable food and beverage production. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Barista-Friendly Milk Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oatbased-milk.md) - [Extra-Creamy Oat-Based Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oatly-bio-barista.md) - [Barista-Approved Coffee Milks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cornish-barista-milk.md) - [Coffee Enthusiast Alt Milks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/califia-farms-barista-blends.md) - [Beer Brand Barley Milks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barley-milks.md) - [Spelt-Infused Milk Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-milk-alternatives.md) - [Plant-Based Caramel Coffee Creamers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpro-barista-caramel.md) - [Sugar-Free Alt Milks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sproud-barista-zero.md) - [Enhanced Home Coffee Creations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barista-lovers-oatmilk.md)