First Milk increases October price in Britain

Strengthening markets and improved business performance have led the British co-op to raise its milk prices.

Thomas Hubert

29 September 2017

First Milk increases October price in Britain

Milk prices are rising in Britain.

First Milk will increase its member prices by 1p/l to 1.1p/l from 1 October. From next week, the co-op's prices will range from 28.59p/l in Scotland at 4% fat and 3.3% protein, to 30.05p/l in Haverfordwest at 4.2% fat and 3.4% protein.

“We are pleased to announce our third consecutive price lift and expect to be able to deliver further increases on members’ milk price based on the strengthening market plus productivity improvements and efficiencies across First Milk,” co-op chair Clive Sharpe said in a statement.

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