The Minor Figures Bag-in-Box Barista Oat format has been announced by the UK-based beverage brand as a product for high-volume coffee and hospitality categories to help support plant-based beverage access in foodservice. The product has received approval from UberMilk for use within automated milk dispensing systems and features a reformulated gluten-free Barista Oat liquid that's optimized for performance in coffee. The product was tested for dispensing consistency, foam texture and compatibility within machines before receiving approval to further spotlight its performance.
Co-Founder and CEO Stuart Forsyth spoke on the Minor Figures Bag-in-Box Barista Oat format saying, "We help high-volume cafés reduce oat milk cost per cup and speed up service by replacing cartons with a professional, automation-ready format. As coffee service continues to evolve, cafés need solutions that help teams move faster, reduce waste and maintain consistency under pressure.”
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What's Driving This Trend
- Automation-ready Plant Milks
- Widespread compatibility with automated milk dispensers could enable seamless integration of plant milks into high-volume service models, reshaping beverage preparation workflows.
- Bag-in-box Formats
- The shift to bulk bag-in-box packaging presents potential for lower per-unit costs, reduced packaging waste and simplified inventory management in commercial settings.
- Barista-optimized Formulations
- Specialized oat milk recipes engineered for foam stability and consistency may redefine sensory standards for plant-based coffee beverages across outlets.
Who This Affects Most
- Foodservice and Hospitality
- High-volume operators could leverage dispenser-ready alt milks to standardize beverage quality while accelerating service during peak periods.
- Coffee Equipment and Dispensers
- Manufacturers and integrators of automated dispensing systems stand to expand functionality by certifying compatibility with plant-based liquid formulations.
- Plant-based Dairy Manufacturing
- Producers focusing on professional formats and formulation tweaks can capture institutional contracts and drive adoption in commercial channels.
