Milk is something we tend to take for granted. Like most staples, it's price on the increase. For years, we've bought Co-op skimmed organic in 2 pint containers. These used to be £1.30 but have suddenly shot up to £1.80. For some reason, you cannot purchase four pint containers of organic skimmed in any location in Rhuthun/Ruthun, which means it is already an expensive commodity. Other types of milk come in 4 pint containers.
That 38 per cent increase at the Co-op inevitably results in a change of behaviour. It's time to buy semi-skimmed (in four pint containers, not two) and it has resulted in our shopping around. This is what we found:
| Store |
Semi-skimmed 4 pt organic |
Equivalent per pint |
Comment |
| Co-op |
£2.40 |
60p |
Supports Welsh farmers |
| Tesco |
£2.70 for 2 litres |
77p |
Calon Wen (Welsh) |
| Aldi |
£1.85 |
46p |
UK milk |
Compare this to the cost per pint of skimmed organic that was our standard purchase:
| Store |
Skimmed 2 pt organic |
Equivalent per pint |
Comment |
| Co-op |
£1.85 |
93p |
Supports Welsh farmers |
Calon Wen is a co-operative of 25 family-owned Welsh farms ✔✔ Aldi's UK milk says it comes from farmers 'with high welfare standards' ✔ Co-op's support Welsh farmers with 'fairer prices' ✔✔
That 38 per cent increase at the Co-op inevitably results in a change of behaviour. It's time to buy semi-skimmed (in four pint containers, not two) and it has resulted in our shopping around. This is what we found:
Calon Wen is a co-operative of 25 family-owned Welsh farms ✔✔ Aldi's UK milk says it comes from farmers 'with high welfare standards' ✔ Co-op's support Welsh farmers with 'fairer prices' ✔✔
