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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 to a Western-type diet by emerging economies, the UK sugar debate 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 Marketing 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 and development. Overall, we expect the UK flavoured milk market to continue to grow over the medium term, but not without improving its nutritional profile. The sugar debate reached new heights when, in October 2015, Public Health England released a document suggesting Government intervention in the form of a sugar tax (levy). As a consequence, product reformulation has become a priority for all serious players in the market.

The backdrop to the UK flavoured milk market is one of relentless change. The removal of the EU milk quotas, the transition to a Western-type diet by emerging economies, the UK sugar debate 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 Marketing 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 and development.

Overall, we expect the UK flavoured milk market to continue to grow over the medium term, but not without improving its nutritional profile. The sugar debate reached new heights when, in October 2015, Public Health England released a document suggesting Government intervention in the form of a sugar tax (levy). As a consequence, product reformulation has become a priority for all serious players in the market.

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In terms of increasing appeal to this group, sugar reduction is particularly<br />

important. The growing trend towards health and wellness among young<br />

people and the growing media attention warning against sugar are likely to<br />

deter consumers from purchasing flavoured milk products with high levels of<br />

sugar.<br />

Nutrition is important to these consumers who often do not have the time to<br />

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To maximise appeal to these consumers therefore it is important to make<br />

explicit claims on pack where possible. If ingredients are used where a health<br />

claim can be made, this should be done.<br />

There is also an opportunity here for innovation with flavoured milk products<br />

with superfood ingredients such as coconut and flaxseeds to confer<br />

nutritional benefits.<br />

Desire for Adult Flavours<br />

As the flavoured milk category has matured, there has been significant<br />

development in terms of flavours. Using new flavours aside from traditional<br />

chocolate, strawberry and banana are an effective means of drawing new<br />

consumers into the category. Examples are flavours that allude to indulgent<br />

desserts such as chocolate fudge cake, strawberry cheesecake and<br />

millionaire shortbread. These flavours reflect the innovation seen in the wider<br />

dairy category, particularly yogurt where similar flavours are also seeing<br />

success.<br />

This purpose of this flavour innovation is to draw in older consumers to the<br />

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While existing products certainly cover the desire for indulgence in adults,<br />

there is clearly an opportunity here for products capitalising on the growing<br />

taste for superfood ingredients such as ancient grains, blueberry,<br />

pomegranate, chia seeds and perhaps even vegetables such as kale and<br />

spinach.<br />

While major reformulation will likely require investment in terms of processing<br />

equipment, the returns to be made from being the first brand offering<br />

premium, healthy flavoured milks aimed at adults are likely to make<br />

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