Love the Planet? Start with Breakfast.

🌱 World Plant Milk Day: Why Choosing Plants is a Powerful Act for the Planet

Each year on August 22nd, we celebrate World Plant Milk Day – a global reminder that what we eat and drink has a lasting impact on our planet. As sustainable caterers, we’re passionate about how even the smallest swaps, like switching from dairy to oat milk, can contribute to a cleaner, greener food system.

At Spiers Salads, our menus are built around seasonal produce, plant-forward options, and ingredients that respect both people and the planet. So, on this day, we’re diving into how plant milks – and plant-based foods more broadly – are reshaping the future of food.

Dairy farming is also a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and land degradation. In contrast, plant-based milks typically:

• Use less land
• Emit fewer greenhouse gases
• Consume less water
• Contribute to reduced deforestation and biodiversity loss

And the good news? The taste, texture, and versatility of today’s plant-based alternatives mean you can make the switch without sacrificing flavour.

🥣 Starting the Day Right: Vegan Breakfast Pots

We believe that plant-based eating shouldn’t feel like a compromise – it should feel like a celebration! Our vegan granola pot combines crunchy, golden granola with creamy, dairy-free yoghurt and homemade berry compote. It’s vibrant, satisfying, and packed with fibre, healthy fats, and natural sweetness.

Our vegan overnight oats, soaked in oat or almond milk, are a creamy, chilled delight topped with fruit, nuts, seeds, or a swirl of nut butter – an ideal grab-and-go option for mornings that need fuel without the fuss.

Both are:

• 100% dairy-free
• Made with plant milks sourced from sustainable producers
• Packed with gut-friendly fibre and essential nutrients
• Perfect for office breakfasts, events, or conscious catering menus

🌍 Why This Matters

Food is one of the most powerful tools we have for fighting climate change. According to researchers, shifting to more plant-based diets could reduce food-related greenhouse gas emissions by up to 70% by 2050.

By choosing plant milks and plant-based meals:

• You help reduce demand for high-impact animal agriculture
• You support a more ethical, sustainable supply chain
• You contribute to better animal welfare and resource conservation

It’s not about being perfect. It’s about making more conscious choices, more often – something we build into every menu we create.

Let’s Celebrate Progress, Not Perfection

Whether you’re fully plant-based, flexitarian, or simply curious, World Plant Milk Day is a great moment to explore how your everyday choices can help create a more sustainable food future!

And we’re here to help with that – through beautiful, nourishing, seasonal food that’s kind to the Earth and a joy to eat.

Try it Yourself

If you haven’t already, try our plant-powered breakfast pots at your next meeting, event, or office drop-off. Delicious, dairy-free, and better for the planet – it’s breakfast, reimagined!