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.
Dale Farm offer 27p/l fixed price scheme