I see coconut and almond drinks were the last cartons standing when cow milk ran dry in Aldi and Lidl in Cavan this week as a result of protests.

Given their long shelf life and even longer air miles, I wasn’t surprised that they stayed standing a bit longer.

Perhaps it reflects the demand for these alternatives compared to cow’s milk. Either way, the traditional staples are always the first to fly off the shelves in a crisis.