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. There has also been a number of studies that have found that consuming yoghurt is associated with lower body weight, lower body fat percentage and waist size. 30 Milk and its product contain proteins such as casein and whey, which some find they have an allergy to.

One nutrient yoghurt doesn’t contain naturally is vitamin D, however, it is commonly added to many branded yoghurts. We also are starting to ramp up our marketing spend, which has been very limited in the past. Expect some experiential activity from us this year, and some bigger things in 2017.Many types or brands of yoghurt may contain high sugar content, particularly those that are low in fat.

One particular study looked at participants which regularly consumed yoghurt that contained bifidobacterial. According to the National Yoghurt Association, this process converts pasteurised milk to yoghurt during the fermentation process. 2

This is why regularly including live yoghurt in your diet may be a great way of keeping your gut healthy. Traditionally, a live yoghurt starter uses a well-balanced blend of bacteria that consumes sugars that naturally occur in milk – this bacterium turns lactose that is present in milk to lactic acid, which in turn changes the taste and texture.

Live yoghurt is a type of yoghurt that has been fermented with live cultures, or ‘friendly’ bacteria which may help your digestive system and may contribute to the balance of natural bacteria in your body. 1 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’.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. UK yogurt sales are flat overall, but there is growth in two areas. Firstly, Greek yogurt is becoming an ever-more popular replacement for sour cream and crème fresh – because at 10%, it contains just half the fat.

One way is to use some premade live yoghurt, which is known as a ‘starter’, other ways include using dry bacteria or probiotic powder. 3 The market is full of choices and some yoghurts are high in protein, calcium, a variety of vitamins and live culture, or probiotics which are thought to support your improved gut health 6. 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.

Scientific studies show that protein helps support your metabolism by increasing the way you use energy and the way you burn calories throughout the day. 15 The business was started by my father, Ghulam, in 1984. Situated on Drake Street in Rochdale and then trading as Pakeeza Dairies, the company started off buying yogurt ready-made from a dairy in Peterborough. When the dairy went into liquidation, Pakeeza turned its hand to processing milk and manufacturing yogurt – albeit in a very small way. The probiotics that are found in live yoghurt are made up of yeasts and bacteria that are considered good for your digestive system.