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The backdrop to the UK flavoured milk market is one of relentless change. The removal of the EU milk quotas, the transition by emerging economies to a Western-style diet, the upcoming introduction of the ‘sugar tax’ and the booming sports nutrition industry are all aspects of change that create both challenges and opportunities for the UK flavoured milk market. HRA Food and Drink has developed this report as a map to guide industry stakeholders. Although volume growth in 2014 was slightly lower than in previous years, the flavoured milk market still has plenty of room for product innovation in the future.

The backdrop to the UK flavoured milk market is one of relentless change. The removal of the EU milk quotas, the transition by emerging economies to a Western-style diet, the upcoming introduction of the ‘sugar tax’ and the booming sports nutrition industry are all aspects of change that create both challenges and opportunities for the UK flavoured milk market.


HRA Food and Drink has developed this report as a map to guide industry stakeholders. Although volume growth in 2014 was slightly lower than in previous years, the flavoured milk market still has plenty of room for product innovation in the future.

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UK FLAVOURED MILK MARKET 2017 & BEYOND<br />

Maintains<br />

muscle<br />

mass<br />

Rich in<br />

vitamins Broader D<br />

consumer & K, and<br />

calcium base<br />

High<br />

Targeted<br />

protein<br />

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content<br />

Benefits of<br />

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people<br />

Prevents<br />

heart<br />

disease<br />

Prevents<br />

Functional<br />

cognitive<br />

decline<br />

drinks<br />

Bone and<br />

Rapid<br />

joint<br />

growth<br />

health<br />

Figure 8.25: Health claims made around the benefit of milk to people aged 65 & over.<br />

• There is a perception that milk is a beneficial for the elderly population. This provides<br />

clear opportunities within the flavoured milk industry to target specific requirement of<br />

people aged 65+.<br />

• It is claimed that milk can maintain muscle mass, prevent cardiovascular disease<br />

and cognitive decline, and maintain bone and joint health in elderly people.<br />

• Elderly consumers have specific needs for vitamin D, vitamin K and calcium. Omega-<br />

3 is of particular importance to older consumers as it can be protective against heart<br />

disease and can help prevent cognitive decline. Fortification of products with these<br />

nutrients could therefore help flavoured milk brands appeal to older consumers.<br />

Ingredients such as chia and flax seeds could be used in formulations to satisfy these<br />

requirements in a natural way.<br />

• It is important for elderly consumers, especially those suffering an illness, to consume<br />

adequate levels of protein. Whey is a high quality protein containing the amino acids<br />

essential for humans. One particular study by Dangin et al. (2003) found whey protein<br />

159<br />

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