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Oatly has unveiled Oatly Baristamatic, a new oat drink specifically developed for use in automated coffee machines, expanding the brand’s footprint in the fast-growing out-of-home beverage sector.

Engineered to ensure smooth operation in automated systems, Baristamatic maintains the signature taste and performance of Oatly’s best-selling Barista Edition while reducing the risk of sedimentation in milk containers and improving overall machine flow.

Developed from the original Barista recipe, the new formulation features a slightly higher fat content (3.2g vs. 3g) to enhance foam stability and a lower viscosity for better performance in automated systems. It is also fortified with vitamin D, B12, riboflavin, and calcium, and—like all Oatly products—is free from soya, added sugars, sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilisers, colours, and artificial flavours.

Bryan Carroll, General Manager at Oatly UK & Ireland, described Baristamatic as a “breakthrough innovation” that has been tested and approved by coffee machine manufacturers.

Oatly Baristamatic is available now directly from Oatly, with wider distribution through major wholesalers beginning January 2026.

The launch highlights Oatly’s continued innovation in the professional coffee channel and its strategic focus on functional product development for both baristas and the growing automated coffee segment.