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Full Fat Milk Makes a Creamy Comeback
15 Mar
Summary
- Demand for full-fat milk is surging as consumers abandon semi-skimmed and plant-based options.
- Changing views on natural fats and concerns about ultra-processed foods drive this milk trend.
- Jersey 'gold top' milk sales have doubled in two years, reaching a 50-year high.
The popularity of full-fat milk is experiencing a significant revival across the UK, as consumers are actively moving away from semi-skimmed and plant-based options. This trend is largely attributed to a growing public re-evaluation of natural fats in diets and increasing concerns about ultra-processed foods. The demand for richer dairy products, such as Jersey milk, has more than doubled in the last two years. Supermarkets like Tesco report selling millions more liters of full-fat milk compared to the previous year. Additionally, online retailers have seen sales surge by over 200 percent in recent months. This resurgence is also being amplified by social media platforms like TikTok, where health influencers are promoting the taste and nutritional advantages of whole milk. Some nutritionists now advise against low-fat options, suggesting they can be higher in sugar and lactose. This surge in demand has led to Jersey milk sales reaching a 50-year high, with producers reporting a 40 percent increase in their gold-top milk sales over the past year, indicating a broad shift in consumer preferences towards natural dairy goodness.
