At least 1,000 jobs created as milk delivered to door back in demand in move driven by eco-conscious families
At least 1,000 jobs created as milk delivered to door back in demand in move driven by eco-conscious families
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MILKOS are back in demand amid hopes for a big roll-out of dairy deliveries. It is being driven by eco-conscious households who prefer glass bottles as well as those who dislike frequently dashing to the shops. The new owners of delivery firm Milk & More are recruiting 1,000 customers a week and plan to expand its existing 700 UK rounds to cover London, West Sussex, Kent, Derbys, Herts and the West Midlands.
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The price of a pint bottle in traditional foil top delivered to the doorstep by 7am costs £1.25 compared to the average 85p in a supermarket. Eggs, bread and yoghurts are also available. The business, which traces its roots back 100 years, was sold last year by dairy giant Muller to Freshways.
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It already employs 10,000 staff who deliver from 31 regional depots and sources milk from 130 British farmers. It claims its 55million reusable glass bottles, which are switched daily, save 758 tonnes of plastic. Managing director Bali Nijjar said he wanted to “win new customers, grow the business and protect the legacy of the great British milkman one pint at a time”.
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Milk & More became exclusively online in 2018, ending the tradition of leaving a note in an empty bottle. It had been loss-making under Muller’s ownership, despite an attempt for it to widen its ranges. Recent accounts for the UK and Ireland arm of Muller revealed a £65million loss last year.
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