Stock Photo - Plant based dairy alternatives are taking centre stage at the seventh annual London Coffee Festival, which kicks off in the capital today [13th April] The festival, which is the largest of its kind in the world, will see the top baristas from around the world battle it out in a series of plant based latte contests and workshops, hosted by event sponsor Blue Diamond Almonds. Following huge popularity last year, the Latte Art Live stage has doubled in size for this yearÕs event, with an increased focus on plant based milks due to the growing number of Brits who are opting to ditch dairy from their diets. In the last twelve months alone, sales of Blue DiamondÕs Barista Blend Almond Breeze have more than doubled, whilst its research has revealed that a staggering one in five (19%) UK adults would like to stop consuming dairy products. Where: London, United Kingdom When: 13 Apr 2018 Credit: Isabel Infantes/PinPep/WENN.com