# Topiary Dairy Products Forest Milk Lets the Cows Graze in a Picturesque Forest By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-11-05 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-milk References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/26054/) & [sutkutusu](http://www.sutkutusu.com/post/232905499/shinrinno) You think [organic milk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-milk-means-business) is good, with its anti-biotic freeness and happy cows. Well the Japanese are taking it to a whole other level, they have something called [Forest Milk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-milk-packaging). Here is how forest milk works: the cows are allowed to graze in a forest, and then they are milked for their delicious, creamy offering. Not to mention that Forest Milk has some off-the-chain packaging. Can you milk all this? Ya, didn't think so. **Implications** - Animal-friendly products are becoming more and more popular as consumers are becoming more aware of the lifestyles of the animals whose products they consume. Since vegetarian, vegan and [animal-friendly products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-hooves-salted-butter) are readily available in a variety of different commodities, companies can appeal to the rapidly growing demographic that seeks to partake in an environmentally friendly lifestyle. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Forest Grazed Milk:** There is a market opportunity to create and market milk that is sourced from cows that graze in a forest, appealing to customers who prioritize eco-friendliness and the humane treatment of animals. - **Eco-friendly Packaging:** As consumers become more environmentally conscious, there is a growing demand for packaging that is biodegradable and sustainable, creating opportunities for companies to innovate and meet this demand. - **Animal-friendly Products:** The increasing interest in an eco-friendly and ethical lifestyle creates opportunities for companies to expand their offerings to include more animal-friendly products and capitalize on this growing market. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Dairy:** The dairy industry has an opportunity to cater to the growing demand for animal-friendly products and sustainable packaging, while also exploring new grazing environments to create unique and healthier products. - **Packaging:** The packaging industry has an opportunity to develop and market innovative eco-friendly and sustainable packaging solutions that meet the needs of increasingly conscientious consumers. - **Grocery:** The grocery industry has an opportunity to source and promote products that appeal to ethical and eco-conscious customers, providing an advantage over competitors in this growing market segment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mission-Driven Alt Milks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oatish.md) - [Animal-Free Milk Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betterland-milk.md) - [Animal-Free Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cowabunga.md) - [Pumpkin Spice-Flavored Milk Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spiceflavored-milk.md) - [Animal-Free Milk Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betterland-cowfree-milk.md) - [Fermented Whey Milk Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomorrow-farms.md) - [Sustainable Animal-Free Milks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/very-dairy.md) - [Vegan Biotech Skincare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-bio-milk.md) - [Animal-Free Dairy Milks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strive-freemilk.md)