Graham’s Family Dairy has announced a double product launch, which will include Scotland’s first protein-packed ice cream and a brand-new protein cottage cheese product.
The two new products will join Graham’s Family Dairy popular protein range and are now being rolled out in 112 Lidl locations across Scotland.
The brand-new ice cream product will pack a hearty 10g of natural dairy protein per 100g serving. Each serving contains under 170 calories and is one of the only ice cream products in the UK to use natural dairy protein as opposed to plant based and powder forms. It comes in Vanilla, Salted Caramel and Double Chocolate flavours.
Graham’s new Protein Cottage Cheese will contain 30g of protein in every 200g pot and come in a Natural flavour. The new line will look to build on the success of its traditional cottage cheese product, sales of which have grown 40% in the last year.
Robert Graham, Managing Director at Graham’s Family Dairy, said, “Growing up on the dairy, ice cream was always a staple in our house, as you might imagine. As protein proves increasingly important in our diets, we’ve been hoping to create a product which can be an indulgent treat that also supports a healthy lifestyle.
“Our Protein Cottage Cheese, however, has been created on the back of crazy demand in our traditional cottage cheese product – consumers are increasingly demanding high-protein foods that aren’t ultra-processed, and we’ve seen that demand across our protein range.
“We’re proud to offer two new products that don’t only tick both boxes but are the first of their kind to be produced in Scotland. By working closely with Scottish family farms, we’re proud to offer protein-rich options that combine health, indulgence, and quality—perfect for fuelling workouts, enjoying a healthy snack, or treating yourself.”
The two new products are the latest added to the family business’ protein portfolio, which has flexed its muscles across supermarkets in Scotland this year. The popular range – which includes protein pouches and confectionary pots – overtook sales of conventional milk in major supermarkets last year, with protein product sales now equating to over 25 per cent of the family business’ total sales.
On top of the two new-to-shelf products, the German retailer will introduce Graham’s Kefir drinks to a further 220 stores UK wide and extend availability of Graham’s Protein 25g yogurt drinks. This expansion to the existing listing is in response to the soaring consumer demand for ‘on-the-go’ protein products and gut health boosting products to play part of a rounded diet.
Andrew Shepherd, Performance Nutrition Lead at Loughborough University, an official partner of Graham’s Family Dairy, said, “As the performance nutrition lead at Loughborough Sport, I am delighted to support the partnership with Graham’s Family Dairy. The new Protein Cottage Cheese, with its high protein and calcium content, is an excellent addition to both athletes’ and fitness enthusiasts’ diets. This product not only promotes muscle recovery and bone health but also provides a convenient, nutritious option for anyone looking to maintain a balanced diet.”
The double product launch highlights the family business’ dedication to blending tradition and innovation, as they continue to develop new ways for consumers to enjoy nutritious, high-quality dairy products.
About Graham’s The Family Dairy
Graham’s The Family Dairy produces an award winning home-grown range of high quality food and drink. The family-run business was founded in 1939 by Robert Graham in Bridge of Allan, Stirlingshire, where he reared 12 cows, milked them by hand, then made all deliveries by horse and cart.
Today Graham’s Family Dairy produces a diverse selection of award-winning dairy products including the Gold Top and Organic ranges of products, milk, cream, butter, spreadable butter, ice cream, cottage cheese, quark, yogurt, Kefir and a protein-rich product line. The family business is the largest UK based supplier of protein pouch products. All products are made using the finest ingredients from 100 specially selected Scottish farms.
Graham’s Family Dairy is known for its high quality, tasty dairy products. More recently, it was awarded Great Taste Awards 2024 for four of its products – Full Fat Cottage Cheese, Gold Top Milk, Mango, Passionfruit & Papaya Kefir Yogurt as well as its Organic Whole Milk.
Graham’s Family Dairy has grown through three generations and today 70% of households in Scotland and 30% of the UK’s households buy Graham’s Family Dairy products, making them Scotland’s No.1 dairy brand.