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Cravendale welcomes new study into link between dairy and weight loss

Today, April 16th 2004, the US Journal Obesity Research has published the results of a study of 'Calcium and Dairy Acceleration of Weight and fat Loss during Energy Restriction in Obese Adults' by Dr Michael Zemel and his colleagues.

Results indicate that those who included three portions of dairy products (milk, yogurt and cheese) as part of a calorie-controlled diet lost more weight and fat than those who consumed one portion of dairy a day or less

According to Cravendale, the UK's leading fresh milk brand, the results underline the key role which milk plays in the modern diet: "In the UK there is a common belief that to lose weight involves missing out on milk, a staple ingredient in most people's diets" said Stuart Ibberson, Cravendale brand manager.

"Milk is an important part of a healthy, balanced diet because it is such a good provider of calcium, protein, vitamins and a range of minerals. Simply switching to semi-skimmed or skimmed milk can reduce your fat intake while still giving the same amount of nutrients as whole milk. 

"Maintaining a reduced fat, balanced diet combined with regular physical activity is a great, realistic way to control your weight".

The good news is that using Cravendale fresh skimmed or semi-skimmed milk will not only help a weight control programme but means you won't lose any taste - as is often the case with other milk brands - because the unique way the milk is finely filtered means that it tastes purer and creamier than regular milk.

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Arla Foods UK plc is home to some of the UK’s leading dairy brands including Cravendale, Lurpak and Anchor. Processing approximately two billion litres of milk a year Arla continues to be one of the UK’s leading dairy companies and a supplier of fresh liquid milk and cream to the top seven retailers.

Over 2,500 daily deliveries are made directly to stores nationwide and Arla brands can be found across the dairy category. As well as the leader of the butter, spreads and margarine sector, and a major supplier of other added value products including flavoured milk and cheese, Arla continues to build working relationships with Arla Foods Milk Partnership, a unique group of dairy farmers, which supplies around 90 per cent of Arla's total milk requirements.

Behind this leading business is a team of circa 2,800 people across the UK located at our dairies, distribution centres and head office.

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Arla Foods is the UK's number largest dairy company.

Arla Foods is a global dairy company and co-operative owned by 10,300 dairy farmers with around circa 2,500 of whom are British.

Dating back to 1881, Arla’s purpose is to secure the highest value for its farmers’ milk, while creating opportunities for their growth. With production facilities in 11 countries and sales offices in a further 30, Arla is the world’s fifth largest dairy company and largest supplier of organic dairy products. Arla has a total of more than 18,000 colleagues and its products are sold under the well-known brands Arla®, Lurpak® and Castello® in more than 100 countries.

Arla Foods UK is the largest dairy company in the country and is home to leading dairy brands Anchor®, Cravendale, and Lactofree® with a turnover of €2.2 billion. As well as being a leading supplier of fresh milk, number one in butter, spreads and cream, Arla is the UK’s largest cheese manufacturer. It has also built the world’s largest fresh milk facility located at Aylesbury and has plans for it to be the first zero carbon site of its kind. The UK business has a team of approximately 3,500 colleagues located at its dairies, distribution centres and head office.

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