Press release -
Müller targets category growth with take home FRijj format
Müller Yogurt & Desserts is targeting further growth in the flavoured milk category with the launch of large ‘take home’ Müller FRijj cartons.
With the overall flavoured milk category growing almost +3% YoY[1]and larger take home formats accounting for over 40% of the milkshake market[2], the dairy company is continuing to optimise its portfolio of products to enable category growth.
Shoppers will be able to purchase 950ml cartons of Müller FRijj in fudge brownie and strawberry flavours from the end of March in Asda, with other retailers over the coming months. As with all Müller FRijj products, the new take home format is made with British milk.
As the dairy company continues to target growth in the convenience and wholesale sectors, the business has launched the 950ml cartons in a long lasting ambient recipe.
Following a roll out to retailers, the Müller FRijj brand will continue to be supported by its multimillion pound masterbrand TV campaign and from May, the return of its ‘Feel The URjj’ marketing campaign across radio, OOH and social media.
Becky Spellman, Associate Marketing Manager at Müller Yogurt & Desserts said:
“We think there is a huge opportunity for category growth in milk drinks. They are already purchased by 33% of households[3], but if we can offer the right pack sizes and flavours to fulfil the needs of both on-the-go and at-home shoppers, we can really fuel growth in this sector.
“Smaller on the go formats are the most prominent in this sector, accounting for 55% of flavoured milk drinks total value. But with larger take-home sizes accounting for over 40%, this represents a great opportunity.
“Add to the mix the resurgence of the Müller FRijj brand, which following significant investment in on-pack promotions and multi-million pound marketing campaigns, is seeing positive growth with +19% value sales and an increase in market share to over 11%[4].
“So we want to build on these encouraging figures and drive even more sales for our customers.”
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Müller is one of the ten most chosen FMCG brands in Great Britain, and the most popular dairy brand. It is ranked within the top 20 in The Grocer’s Top 100 list of Britain’s Biggest Brands and is picked from shelves millions of times each year. Müller UK & Ireland includes:
Müller Milk & Ingredients, which aims to build a better dairy future. It produces branded and private label fresh milk, cream, butter, milk drinks and ingredients products and boasts a network of dairies and depots servicing customers throughout the country.
Müller Yogurt & Desserts, which aims to help put a smile on the nation’s face. It is responsible for major brands like Müller Corner, Müllerlight, Müller Bliss, Müller Rice, Müller FRijj and Müller Plant Based. It produces chilled desserts under licence from Mondelez International and also supplies the UK private label yogurt market from a dedicated, state of the art yogurt facility.
