Farmers Battle Over 'Milk' Term

Australian dairy farmers claim the plant-based drinks industry has "stolen" the word milk and are pointing to a recent court ruling as an opportunity to claim it back. The legal battle centers on whether plant-based alternatives can continue using the term "milk" on their products.

The dairy industry argues that consumers are confused by the terminology and that true milk comes from animals, while plant-based producers maintain that "milk" is a common descriptive term for any liquid used for drinking or cooking.