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Demand for Jersey milk and full fat dairy surges to 50 year high

Tesco said health-conscious 'Gen Zers' want more full fat dairy, naturally rich in protein and calcium, as part of a balanced diet

Chris Brayford
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Dr Robert Graham, owner of Graham's The Family Dairy, said: "They say what goes around comes around and that is certainly the case with Jersey milk which is at its most popular now than it has been since the 70s. People are re-discovering the natural goodness and benefits of this delicious full fat milk and we have seen steady growth in demand for our Gold Top Jersey milk in the last year."
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Dr Robert Graham, owner of Graham's The Family Dairy, said: "They say what goes around comes around and that is certainly the case with Jersey milk which is at its most popular now than it has been since the 70s. People are re-discovering the natural goodness and benefits of this delicious full fat milk and we have seen steady growth in demand for our Gold Top Jersey milk in the last year."

Jersey milk is back in vogue and making a comeback in people's diets as demand for full fat dairy soars. Named after the iconic breed, Tesco said Jersey milk was introduced in the 1950s following the...

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