Pakeeza Live Set Natural Yogurt, 425g

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This may be beneficial for weight control as it may reduce the number of calories consumed. 16,17,18 Outside work: On the rare times I’m away from the factory, I love spending time with my children. I also enjoy swimming One particular study looked at participants which regularly consumed yoghurt that contained bifidobacterial.

Our Lancashire Farm brand continues to grow by 10–20% year-on-year, and I think there’s no reason why the company cannot grow by 40–50% over the next three to five years. The factory is running at 70% capacity, so we don’t have any problems on that front. To spread our risk and grow further, we have diversified into wholesale and own-label – and we also sell bulk yogurt to other manufacturers. The own-label side in particular has grown tremendously, helped by the fact that we are working with some of the fastest growing retailers. You need to have a strong competitive edge to stay in the supermarkets, and we believe we have it. And there is plenty of growth available for us. While we have a great nationwide reach, there is still the potential for more. Asda is a case in point – we are in about 200 of its 525 stores. Studies show that both of these vitamins may protect against heart disease and certain neural tube birth defects. 9,10 I know it all sounds like plain sailing, but the yogurt market isn’t without its challenges. One of the biggest is the current price of milk, brought about by the Russian embargo on imports and the end of the EU milk quota system, which both happened last year.

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Despite the increase in automation, we have had to nearly double our staff to 150 in just three years to keep up with the growing output. Those people have generally been more skilled, which has added value to the business. The consequence for us is that we are trying to sell products with added value in what is becoming a commoditised market, which makes life harder. It has also increased the number of yogurt products out there – in fact, I think there are more now than there ever has been.

Another challenge to the business was when the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) ruled in 2012 that the health claims of probiotics were unproven. A wide range of our products include cultures like Bifidobacterium BB12​ and Lactobacillus acidophilus​, which we had to reclassify as ‘bio-cultures’.Probiotics are said to be great for promoting gut health and according to Harvard School of Public Health in the US, lowering the risk of conditions such as:

In 2011, we began trading as Lancashire Farm Dairies to bolster our leading brand and strengthen our provenance. Pakeeza Dairies, however, remains the company name. Essentially, the business grew through independent retailers, and it remains the bread and butter of our business. As it stands, we’ve got a really strong independent network across the UK, but in particular along the M62 corridor and in London and Birmingham. According to the NHS, probiotics are live bacteria that are often described as “good” or “friendly” bacteria which are promoted as having various health benefits. There is some evidence that suggests that probiotics can be helpful for diarrhoea and irritable bowel syndrome, however, there is little evidence to support all of their health claims. 4 One way is to use some premade live yoghurt, which is known as a ‘starter’, other ways include using dry bacteria or probiotic powder. 3JM: The Hub’s support has been across three main areas: the rebrand and brand consultancy (following an introduction to the Manufacturing Advisory Service, MAS, and its digital team); energy resource guidance and support; and assistance with our automation and modern manufacturing techniques. About six years ago, we entered the supermarkets. Around the time, they were bolstering their ethnic sections, and as yogurt is an essential element of Asian cooking, we were well-placed to capitalise on the trend. We are seeing farmers exiting the market, mainly because some manufacturers are taking advantage of the excess supply and are buying below cost. While the Asian shopper remains important to us, and our leading brand is the Natural Bio yogurt in the 1kg format, we’ve since seen a massive growth of white British people using our products for things like smoothies, condiment sauces and dips. There is also consideration from several studies that have illustrated that probiotics may protect against diarrhoea and constipation that are associated with antibiotics. 25,26

Studies indicate that protein is the most thermogenic macronutrient, which means that your body has to generate enough heat to digest it. This is because vitamin D helps promote bone and immune system health, and there is also evidence to suggest that it may also reduce the risk of heart disease .13,14 Many types or brands of yoghurt may contain high sugar content, particularly those that are low in fat.Overall, I think it’s about having a balance of value-added products versus more standard products – and that includes own-label products.