milkadamia is set to introduce the first flat-pack plant-based milk to the US market. The official launch of its Flat Pack Organic Oat Milk is scheduled for early next week at the Newtopia Now trade show in Denver, Colorado.
The Flat Pack Organic Oat Milk is produced through a proprietary 2D-printing process that transforms oat milk paste into ultra-light sheets. This approach substantially reduces packaging waste by 94% and a decrease in product weight by 85%.
“We’re redefining industry innovation”
Each pack contains eight sheets, which can be used to produce a total of half a gallon of oat milk (8oz per sheet). Consumers can prepare fresh oat milk by blending the sheets with water for 30 seconds or soaking them overnight, allowing for customizable portions and a longer shelf life.
Jim Richards, CEO of milkadamia, stated, “Our ethos at milkadamia, deeply rooted in regenerative farming and sustainability, originates from our humble beginnings as a small, family-owned macadamia farm, guiding us over the past decade in shaping a more sustainable trajectory for our
planet.”
The company says the Flat Pack design is part of the pre-cycling movement, prioritizing waste reduction at the manufacturing stage rather than relying solely on post-consumer recycling efforts. By minimizing transportation bulk and packaging, milkadamia’s new product offers a proactive approach to reducing ecological costs.
Oat milk going flat
While milkadamia is the first flat-pack plant-based milk to be available in the US, it’s not the first company globally to venture into 2D-printed oat milk. In Germany, Veganz began production of similar oat milk sheets in July 2023, with the first significant distribution milestones achieved earlier this year. Veganz has since expanded its production capacity and secured additional financing to support further growth.
The Flat Pack Organic Oat Milk will be available for retail distribution, with an anticipated roll-out in stores and online in January 2025. milkadamia’s existing range of macadamia nut milk is currently available at major retailers, including Whole Foods Market, Sprouts, and Target, as well as on Amazon.
Richards continued, “With the launch of our Flat Pack line, we’re redefining industry innovation by significantly cutting packaging waste and carbon emissions, aligning with our commitment to responsible eco-stewardship.”