As the temperature rises and the days grow longer, ensuring the freshness of your milk deliveries becomes a top priority. There’s nothing quite like the convenience of having fresh milk delivered to your doorstep, but warmer summer mornings can pose a challenge. Warm temperatures accelerate the milk spoilage process, which is why in this post, we’ll share some strategies man employ to keep milk deliveries cool and fresh, even on the hottest days.

In this blog post, we’ll explore practical tips and expert advice on how to keep your milk deliveries fresh during the summer months. We’ll delve into the science behind milk spoilage, share best practices for storage and handling, and offer solutions to common problems faced by consumers. Whether you’re a daily milk drinker or someone who enjoys the occasional splash in your coffee, these insights will help you enjoy the full benefits of fresh milk without the worry of spoilage.

Stay tuned as we unpack these essential tips, ensuring that your milk stays fresh, delicious, and safe to consume all summer long. Your mornings just got a whole lot cooler!

Tip 1, Get McQueens Dairies Milk Delivered

When it comes to milk delivery, our service stands out because we run our own dairy and have our own depots, ensuring unparalleled freshness from farm to doorstep. By eliminating middlemen, we deliver milk directly from our farm to your home swiftly, resulting in a product that is hours fresh, not days.

Our commitment to freshness is unmatched. We constantly improve our processes to ensure our milk stays fresher for longer. From advanced cooling techniques at our dairy to state-of-the-art refrigeration at our depots, we take every step necessary to maintain the milk’s optimal quality. Choose our service for the freshest milk in the country and experience the difference it makes.

Tip 2, Make sure you have specific delivery instructions on account

To ensure your milk stays as fresh as possible, we encourage you to leave specific delivery instructions. By providing us with details on where to leave your milk, you can help maintain its quality even in warmer weather. Consider choosing a location that remains shaded and cool during delivery times.

For instance, if your back door isn’t facing the sun in the morning, it can be an ideal spot. Alternatively, you might have a covered area, like a carport or a safe space that provides additional protection from the heat. These small steps can make a big difference in keeping your milk at its best.

Your input helps us deliver the freshest product right to your preferred spot, so please share any special instructions when you place your order.

Tip 3, Buy one of our fully recyclable Milk Lockers for your doorstep

To ensure your milk stays fresh and secure, consider using our McQueens Milk Lockers. These specially designed lockers provide excellent thermal insulation, protecting your milk from heat and ensuring it stays cool even on the hottest days. Made from durable, fully recyclable materials, our milk lockers also safeguard your deliveries from the elements and curious wildlife. Simply place the locker at your preferred delivery spot, whether it’s by your front door, in a shaded area, or under a carport, for optimal freshness and security.

For more details on McQueens Milk Lockers, visit McQueens Dairies Milk Lockers.

Tip 4, Or DIY your own cool box!

Ensuring your milk stays fresh can be simple with a bit of preparation. Here are a few ideas for creating your own cool box or insulated container for your deliveries:

1. Insulated Cooler Bag: Place a small insulated cooler bag at your doorstep. These bags are great at maintaining low temperatures and can easily fit a few bottles of milk.
2. Repurposed Cooler: Use an old camping cooler. Line it with ice packs or frozen gel packs to keep your milk chilled until you can bring it inside.
3. Thermal Bag Inside a Box: Put a thermal grocery bag inside a sturdy box. This adds an extra layer of insulation, keeping the milk cooler for longer periods.
4. Styrofoam Box: If you have a Styrofoam box, these are excellent at insulating. Add some ice packs, and it will act as a temporary fridge for your milk.

By using these simple solutions, you can ensure your milk stays fresh until you’re ready to bring it inside.

McQueens Dairies has today become accredited as a Living Wage employer. Their Living Wage commitment will see everyone working at McQueens Dairies across their dairy, offices and depots around the country receive a minimum hourly wage of £10.90 per hour. This rate is higher than the government minimum for over 23s, which currently stands at £10.42 per hour. 

In Scotland, 91% of all jobs pay at least the real Living Wage, this is higher than any other UK nation. Despite this, nearly 1 in 10 jobs still pay less than the real Living Wage which equates to 221,000 jobs. 

The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate calculated according to the costs of living. Employers choose to pay the real Living Wage on a voluntary basis, recognising the value of their workers and ensuring that a hard day’s work receives a fair day’s pay.  

Since 2011 the Living Wage movement has delivered a pay rise to over 60,000 people in Scotland and put over £370 million extra into the pockets of low-paid Scottish workers.  

Calum McQueen, Commercial Director of McQueens Dairies said: 

“I’m thrilled to share that we’ve proudly become a Living Wage employer, ensuring that every member of our dedicated team receives a fair and sustainable wage, particularly in the current climate. 

It’s part of our commitment to not only produce and deliver the freshest milk but also credit the incredible individuals who make it all possible. Together, we’re building a workplace where we work hard to develop, retain and fairly reward our staff as we continue to grow.” 

Liam Houghton, Webchat & Retentions Specialist who will benefit from the Living Wage uplift said: 

“McQueens Dairies becoming an accredited Living Wage employer has been a very positive change. Before, I would spend most months just getting by but now- I’m able to cover everything extremely easily and now I’m also able to occasionally treat myself which has been really nice!” 

Peter Kelly, Director of The Poverty Alliance said:  

“We all need an income that is enough to cover our needs and protect us from poverty, and it’s only right that employers pay a wage that reflects the cost of living. Too many workers in Scotland are paid less than the real Living Wage and, at a time of rising costs, are struggling to stay afloat. The real Living Wage can offer protection from those rising costs.” 

“Congratulations to McQueens Dairies on their Living Wage commitment, and I hope more organisations follow their lead by becoming Living Wage accredited.” 

Lynn Anderson, Living Wage Scotland Manager said:  

“We’re delighted that McQueens Dairies has become an accredited Living Wage employer. They join a growing movement of over 3000 employers in Scotland who together want to ensure workers have what they need.  

Our Living Wage employer network includes well known organisations such as SSE plc, ENABLE Scotland and the University of Strathclyde as well as lots of smaller employers and we hope to see many more follow their example.”  

We are so excited to announce we have launched our new range of udderly delicious flavoured milk!

The three flavours, Strawberry, Chocolate, and Banana come in traditional glass milk bottles and are available to order straight to your doorstep, guaranteed for 7 am – just in time for breakfast!

Since launching, we have received a lot of questions about our flavoured milk, so we have compiled a list of answers to our frequently asked questions below.

What’s special about McQueens Dairies flavoured milk?

• Three udderly delicious flavours including strawberry, chocolate, and banana.
• All the goodness of milk – it’s a great source of calcium.
• Packaged in traditional glass milk bottles.
• Fully recyclable packaging – simply rinse your used flavoured milk glass bottle out, leave it on your doorstep and our milkmen and women will take these away to be reused again.
• Free delivery direct to your doorstep by your local McQueens milkman.

What is flavoured milk?

Flavoured milk is milk to which a flavour has been added. It’s a fun way to enjoy fresh, nutritious milk.

What does flavoured milk contain?

McQueens Dairies flavoured milk is made with milk, sugar, flavourings, and natural food colourings. Full Ingredients and nutritional information for all three flavoured milks can be found on the product page of each flavour:

• Strawberry flavoured milk
• Chocolate flavoured milk
• Banana flavoured milk

How often can I get flavoured milk delivered?

Our flavoured milks are currently only available for delivery on Thursdays and Fridays, depending on when your driver calls in your area.

How much does the flavoured milk cost

Each flavour costs £1.49 per pint. Delivery is completely free of charge!

What is the difference between flavoured milk and milkshakes?

A milkshake is typically blended with ice cream. Flavoured milk is just that—milk with flavouring mixed in.

Is flavoured milk healthy?

Similarly to plain milk, McQueens’ flavoured milk is a nutritional powerhouse, containing nine essential vitamins and minerals. Including calcium, vitamin D and potassium, as well as protein, vitamins A and B12, riboflavin and phosphorus.

Is flavoured milk OK for my kids?

Whilst plain milk is the best choice for kids, some children just don’t love the taste, putting them at the risk of avoiding milk altogether.

Calcium is one of the most common nutrient deficiencies in children and adolescents, and flavoured milk is a great way to encourage your child to get more of it in their diet. Adequate consumption of calcium will help your child build bones and keep teeth healthy. Our flavoured milk also contains the same amount of vitamin A as our plain milk, which helps the body resist infections and is needed for healthy skin and eyes.

Is flavoured milk OK to drink during pregnancy?

Milk and dairy foods are good sources of calcium, which is especially important in pregnancy because calcium is vital for making your baby’s bones and teeth. Your body uses more calcium in pregnancy than when you are not pregnant.

The NHS suggests pregnant women should have three servings of dairy each day – including ⅓ pint (200ml) of semi-skimmed milk.

However, that milk doesn’t have to be plain! Flavoured milk still contains as much protein, calcium, and phosphorus as plain milk. So, if you find yourself in the mood for something more flavourful, a glass of flavoured milk is a great option to reach for.

Does flavoured milk contain gluten?

If you are avoiding gluten, you’ll be delighted to learn all three varieties of our flavoured milk are gluten-free and safe to drink on a gluten-free diet.

Is flavoured milk suitable for vegetarians?

Yes! McQueens Dairies flavoured milk is suitable for vegetarians.

What about McQueens’ strawberry flavoured milk, is it suitable for vegetarians?

Much of the red colouring used in mainstream food production (including strawberry milk) is from Cochineal. Cochineal, also known as carmine, carminic acid, Natural Red 4, or E120, is a red dye made from a crushed insect native to Latin America. It is used to colour many food and beverage products, including dairy-based drinks.
However, at McQueens Dairies, our strawberry flavoured milk is suitable for vegetarians as the colour responsible for its beautiful pink colour is sweet potato & carrot concentrate.

You’ll also be happy to hear that McQueens Dairies chocolate and banana flavoured milk are suitable for vegetarians, too!

Our chocolate flavoured milk is coloured with Caramel E150d Sulphur Dioxide, and our banana flavoured milk is coloured with Safflower Extract, Sweet Potato & Carrot Concentrate.

How can I add flavoured milk to my order?

Existing customers: add flavoured milk to your order via the customer portal. Alternatively, you can contact customer services on 0330 555 5588.

New customers: first check we deliver to your area via the postcode checker. Then add your preferred flavoured milk to your weekly order.

McQueens Dairies is an established and expanding family dairy in the UK, with a proven track record of continued growth. Trading since 1995, our aim is to update the traditional doorstep delivery, bringing value and great service to our customers. Our customer base has continued to strive with continuous growth through the UK, where we have additionally invested in our own production and bottling plant with a belief we can ensure our products will always be fresh and nutritious.

Our East Kilbride dairy includes the latest dairy technology including new refrigeration plant and pasteurising equipment, new filler lines and a significantly enhanced milk glass bottling line. The 6.5 acre dairy opened in 2020 and has already seen huge success as the company continues to grow. It’s an exciting time to join the team and we would love to hear from you!

We are currently recruiting for various roles to join our East Kilbride dairy. The roles include:

Process Operatives – Apply Now

Glass Operatives – Apply Now

Machine Operators – Apply Now

Chill Operatives – Apply Now

Despatch Operatives – Apply Now

Working for McQueens Dairies means:

· Staff discount.

· Free on-site parking.

· Free Uniform.

· Pension auto enrolment

· Scotwest Credit Union.

If you think you think you are the perfect fit for McQueens Dairies, we want to hear from you! Apply via CV Library.

For a second year running, AVA Berries has teamed up with McQueens Dairies Milk Delivery Company to surprise 2,000 of their customers with punnets of freshly picked Scottish AVA strawberries.

The strawberries were delivered as part of their usual milk deliveries across Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Fife on Thursday, July 8.

Head of Marketing at AVA Berries, Jill Witheyman commented: “We teamed up with McQueens Dairies last year when Wimbledon was cancelled, and their customers went crazy for our strawberries. So, with the tournament going ahead this year, we decided we’d work together again to surprise thousands of their customers with strawberries so they can enjoy a punnet while watching the women’s and men’s finals this weekend.”

“AVA Berries are grown by an exclusive group of growers based across the north east of Scotland, the heart of the traditional berry-growing country, and have been specially developed for improved flavour, juiciness, appearance, and shelf life.”

Calum McQueen, commercial director at McQueens Dairies, added: “It is fantastic that Wimbledon is on again this year, and we wanted to surprise our customers with some delicious AVA strawberries as a treat to enjoy during the finals weekend. Nothing says summer more than tennis and strawberries, and we hope this partnership with AVA Berries will spread a little summer cheer”

Many of McQueens Dairies customers are delighted with the surprise on their doorstep this morning. – “What a lovely thing to wake up to, I am very impressed with the service. This makes getting a milk delivery even better!” one customer said.

“I’ve already made a meringue with my free strawberries from McQueens Dairies this morning. Great idea for Wimbledon! Strawberries and cream are a match made in heaven!” another said.

McQueens Dairies has been delivering milk to doorstep across the nation for over 25 years. Having started out as a single milk round in Fife, Scotland, the milk delivery company now deliver to over 200,000 customers weekly, bringing them fresh milk, juice, eggs, yoghurt and a range of alternative milk.

Join thousands of happy McQueens Dairies customers and enjoy fresh daily milk delivered straight to your doorstep before 7am with our local milkmen.  Add on alternative milk, yoghurt, juice or just choose a milk and eggs delivery. Place your order in our online shop.

We are excited to announce that we are now offering Rowan Glen Yoghurts to our range of products. Rowan Glen low fat yoghurts are low in fat, a great source of protein and Vitamin D, and comes with live yogurt cultures to help support a healthy digestive tract. Suitable for vegetarians.

Rowan Glen

The farmer owned dairy Rowan Glen produce some of the highest quality dairy products in the UK. Known for their yoghurts, Made with the freshest British milk, the yoghurts Rowan Glen offer a range of low fat bio yoghurts with a creamy taste and various flavours.

What is bio yoghurt?

Bio yoghurt is when the yoghurt has been fermented with live culture bacteria. Bio yoghurt is usually has a smooth and creamy texture with and a fresh and tangy taste to it. It has had additional ‘friendly’ bacteria added to it. Yoghurt is said to have multiple benefits. It is high in protein and nutrients, making it good for promoting good gut health. Yoghurt is also great for a healthy snack for children and adults and can help to strength the immune system.

Rowan Glen’s low fat bio yoghurt comes with 4 different flavours. Each flavour is as delicious as the last and can be enjoyed as part of meal or alone as a snack.

Strawberry

The refreshing taste of Rowan Glen’s low fat strawberry yoghurt is perfect for breakfast time. The delicious, creamy yogurt is packed with proteins and can be enjoyed as part of a meal or as a snack.

The nutritional value of Rowan Glen’s low fat strawberry yoghurt is: Energy; 459kJ/109kcal Fat; 1.5g Carbohydrate; 19.6g Fibre; 0g Protein; 4.1g Salt; 0.13g.

There are many uses for your yogurt, you can add this to make a milkshake or you can even freeze the yoghurt to make strawberry ice lollies for children.

Raspberry

Smooth and creamy with the delightful taste of raspberry, this Rowan Glen raspberry flavoured yoghurt is sure to help fuel you up for the day. It is perfect as a snack.

The nutritional value of the strawberry flavoured yoghurt includes: Energy; 511kJ/121kcal Fat; 1.6g Carbohydrate; 23g Fibre; 0g Protein; 3.5g Salt; 0.13g.

Out with enjoying the yoghurt as a snack, many like to make raspberry and yoghurt cake using it. Yoghurt breakfast bars are also a popular option and takes no time at all to make.

Peach Melba

Making you feel like you are on the beach enjoying the sun, the peach melba flavour is a fruity and refreshing favourite. Enjoyed best as a snack, this

The nutritional value of Rowan Glen’s peach melba flavoured yoghurt includes: Energy; 491kJ/116kcal Fat; 2.1g Carbohydrate; 19.8g Fibre; 0g Protein; 4.5g Salt; 0.13g

The refreshing taste of the peach is perfect for summer and great for on the go for those busy days.

Toffee

One of the the most popular yoghurts on the market, Rowan Glen’s toffee flavoured is enjoyed by everyone. The sweet taste of the toffee mixed with the light taste of the yoghurt is the perfect sweet blend.

The nutritional value of Rowan Glen’s toffee flavoured yoghurt includes: Energy; 598kJ/141kcal Fat; 1.8g Carbohydrate; 27.3g Fibre; 0g Protein; 4.1g Salt; 0.13g.

Enjoyed as a dessert after dinner or as a treat for your children, the toffee flavour is always a favourite.

The Rowan Glen low fat yoghurts are available to add to your order now. You can sign up to a doorstep delivery for McQueens Dairies to deliver your fresh produce before 7am.

Join thousands of happy McQueens Dairies customers and enjoy fresh daily milk delivered straight to your doorstep before 7am with our local milkmen.  Add on alternative milk, yoghurt, juice or just choose a milk and eggs delivery. Place your order in our online shop.

Oatly Oat Milk Delivery | Oatly Barista Milk | Oatly Whole Milk

We are proud to announce that we have introduced a range of Oatly oat milk products to our ever expanding delivery range. This comes as demand from customers has peaked and many are now on the hunt for a milk alternative. Oatly are the leading oat milk brand worldwide and we are delighted to add these to our range at McQueens Dairies. 

About Oatly

“We are the world’s original and largest oat drink company. For over 25 years, we have exclusively focused on developing expertise around oats: a global power crop with inherent properties suited for sustainability and human health. Our commitment to oats has resulted in core technical advancements that enabled us to unlock the breadth of the dairy portfolio, including alternatives to milks, ice cream, yogurt, cooking creams, and spreads. Headquartered in Malmö, Sweden, the Oatly brand is available in more than 20 countries globally.” – Oatly.

Oatly Oat Milk

Increasing consumer demand and ever-changing dietary requirements means that we are now able to offer a wide range of milk alternatives, including Oatly. Oatly are passionate about providing their customers with the best quality product, whilst sourcing their ingredients ethically. They are dedicated to making their company as sustainable as possible and are always making changes and evolving to do this. They are actively taking steps to reduce their carbon footprint as well as expanding their work with farmers and reducing the amount of water that goes into each product.

Oatly are big on sourcing ingredients that are good for you, and the planet. This is shown in the nutritional value of each of the products and their commitment to always striving for the most ethically sourced products.

Oatly barista oat milk

We have added one of Oatly’s most popular oat drinks – Oatly Barista milk to our range. This barista style oat milk is creamy, light and perfect in coffee. It is based from liquid oats which means it isn’t overly sweet or excessively heavy. It is fully foamable in coffee and won’t split in teas, making it a perfect milk alternative. The good news is that it is vegan and dairy free, making it a popular plant based milk alternative. The ingredients and nutritional information for Oatly Barista edition can be found here. Oat Milk calories for the Oatly Barista Milk is 59 kcal per 100ml.

Oatly whole oat milk

Oatly’s whole oat drink is the perfect milk alternative if you are looking for a direct replacement of cow’s milk. It’s chilled so needs to be kept refrigerated and we would recommend giving it a good shake before using. The best thing about Oatly whole oat milk is that it is vegan and completely dairy free! The ingredients and nutritional information for Oatly whole oat milk can be found here. Oat Milk calories for the Oatly Whole Oat Milk is 57 kcal per 100ml.

Oatly semi oat milk

Oatly semi oat milk is the perfect blend to add to your tea, coffee or cereal. It contains vitamins and minerals to give you the same benefits as drinking traditional cow’s milk. This oat milk is vegan and dairy free, which is great if you are intolerant to dairy. The The ingredients and nutritional information for Oatly semi milk can be found here. Oat Milk calories for the Oatly Semi Skimmed Oat Milk is 46 kcal per 100ml.

Oatly skinny oat milk

Oatly skinny oat drink is a low in fat, creamy and delicious oat milk alternative. It is enriched with vitamins and minerals to give you the same benefits of drinking cow’s milk. It can be used a direct replacement for cow’s milk with a subtle sweet taste to it. The ingredients and nutritional information for Oatly skinny milk can be found here. Oat Milk calories for the Oatly Semi Skimmed Oat Milk is 37 kcal per 100ml.

What is the difference between your Whole, Semi and Skinny oat drinks?

The Whole, Semi and Skinny oat drinks are part of the chilled range, therefore have to be stored in the refrigerator before & after opening.

The difference between these products is the amount of fat they each contain. The Whole oat milk contains 2.8 grams of fat, while the Semi oat milk contains just 1.5 grams. The Skinny oat drink does not contain additional fat (rapeseed oil) like the Whole and Semi do, the Skinny oat drink’s fat content stands at 0.5g and has lower oat milk calories. This gives the whole oat drink a creamier taste, while the Semi tastes more similar to semi-skimmed cow’s milk. The skinny tastes similar to skimmed milk.

All three oat drinks have been tried and tested and have been made to work perfectly in hot drinks, good news for all you coffee lovers!

Which Oatly oat milk do I choose?

Within our Oatly range available for delivery, it can be hard to know which product to choose. If you are a lover of a latte, then we would definitely recommend opting for Oatly Barista style oat milk. It’s frothing abilities means you can whip up your very own coffee shop style latte in the comfort of your own home. That’s not to say the other 3 chilled products won’t go well in coffees. The chilled range can be used as a direct replacement for cow’s milk. This means you can drink it straight from the carton, add to tea/coffee or pour on your cereal.

Whichever Oatly oat milk you decide to choose, McQueens Dairies will be sure to have your milk delivery on your doorstep in the morning, just in time for that first morning coffee.

Join thousands of happy McQueens Dairies customers and enjoy fresh daily milk delivered straight to your doorstep before 7am with our local milkmen.  Add on alternative milk, yoghurt, juice or just choose a milk and eggs delivery. Place your order in our online shop.

We’re excited to announce the launch of our McQueens Dairies Sponsorship Programme.

We are on a mission to support local clubs, teams and individuals with their journey.

Drinking milk has many benefits for kids. Not only do they give your kids strong and healthy bones, but they also aid in kids’ overall growth and development. McQueens Dairies are delighted to support worthwhile causes in local communities to give them the best start.

Do you know a local team that could benefit? Apply today over on our Facebook post and tell us why your team deserve this most. Alternatively tell us why via our contact form and send us details on your team and location.

Join thousands of happy McQueens Dairies customers and enjoy fresh daily milk delivered straight to your doorstep before 7am with our local milkmen.  Add on alternative milk, yoghurt, juice or just choose a milk and eggs delivery. Place your order in our online shop.

We are excited to announce that we are now offering Yeo Valley yoghurts to our range of products. Yeo Valley fruity yoghurts are thick and creamy, gluten free and suitable for vegetarians. 

Yeo Valley

Yeo Valley started at Holt Farm in England. Now based in Somerset valley, the Yeo Valley farms and cows are farmed organically. This is because it’s better for the animals, the land, the wildlife and the environment. Yeo Valley has been making fresh delicious yogurts since 1974, and put their years of experience to good use when they started making organic yogurts in 1993. The running of the farm and the welfare of the animals is Yeo Valley’s top priority. This emphasised by the time spent looking after the farm and animals, as well as the availability of information online that openly discusses the welfare of the each.

Yeo Yogurt

Yeo Valley are known for their delicious tasting yoghurts which includes natural yoghurt to super thick yogurt. They use British Yeo Valley organic milk and make it into lusciously creamy live yogurt. The fruity favourites yoghurts are one of the more popular products from the yeo valley organic yoghurt range as they offer 4 delicious flavours; Strawberry, raspberry, peach & apricot or blackcurrant in each pack. The yoghurts are thick and creamy, gluten free and suitable for vegetarians. The good news about these fruity pots is that they are gluten free which means anyone who follows a gluten free diet is safe to consume them.

Strawberry Yoghurt

Strawberry yoghurt seems to be one of the more popular flavours of choice. Yeo Valley’s organic strawberry yoghurt contains the following ingredients: Organic Whole Milk Yogurt, Organic Strawberries (5%), Organic Sugar (4.9%), Organic Maize Starch, Natural Flavouring, Organic Concentrated Elderberry Juice, Organic Concentrated Lemon Juice.

Raspberry Yoghurt

Another one of the flavours in the fruity flavour pack is raspberry. The ingredients include: Organic Whole Milk Yogurt, Organic Raspberries (5%), Organic Sugar (4.9%), Organic Maize Starch, Natural Flavouring, Organic Concentrated Elderberry Juice, Organic Concentrated Lemon Juice.

Peach and Apricot Yoghurt

Peach and Apricot is a refreshing option which is bursting with flavour. The ingredients include: Organic Whole Milk, Yogurt, Organic Sugar (4.9%), Organic Peach (1.5%), Organic Apricot (1.5%), Organic Peach Purée (0.6%), Organic Apricot Purée (0.6%), Organic Maize Starch, Natural Flavourings, Organic Concentrated Lemon Juice.

Blackcurrant Yoghurt

This tasty Yeo Valley super thick yoghurt contains: Organic Whole Milk Yogurt, Organic Blackcurrant (5%), Organic Sugar (5%), Organic Maize Starch, Natural Flavouring, Organic Concentrated Lemon Juice.

Yoghurts are a great source of nutrients. The nutrients within the yoghurt pots are; Energy; 434kj/103kcal Fat; 4.2g Carbohydrate; 11.1g Protein; 5.3g Salt; 0.15g.

The yoghurts are great as a snack, with breakfast or as part of a recipe, like overnight oats. Children love the taste too and is great to pack in lunchboxes for school. The recyclable pots make it easy to peel back and enjoy.

Yeo Valley Organic Milk

In order to make the fruity yoghurts, organic milk is used to produce high quality Yeo Valley products, including their range of yoghurts. The organic milk comes from cows grazing on lush, British pasture, allowed to roam free in the nature. This in turn, produces some of the highest quality organic milk.

The cow’s are kept mainly outside and are of course fed organic food such as grass. When it’s too wet or cold for them to be outside, they are brought into warm, dry barns and are fed conserved grass, cereal crops and hay. “All organic and entirely produced on the farms. Once the spring comes, they all go back to the fields to graze on the fresh grass in the clover-rich fields.”- Yeo Valley.

The Yeo Valley fruity favourites 4 pack yoghurts are available to add to your order now. You can sign up to a doorstep delivery for McQueens Dairies to deliver your fresh produce before 7am.

Join thousands of happy McQueens Dairies customers and enjoy fresh daily milk delivered straight to your doorstep before 7am with our local milkmen.  Add on alternative milk, yoghurt, juice or just choose a milk and eggs delivery. Place your order in our online shop.

McQueens Dairies are proud to announce the official opening of our new distribution depot in Northampton and delighted to created 16 new local jobs as demand for doorstep a milk delivery in Northampton grows.

The new depot in St James Mill Business Park will serve customers living in Northampton, Milton Keynes, Bedford, Wellingborough and Rugby. We will initially employ 16 staff with that number expected to increase significantly during 2021. This is due to the increased demand for a milk delivery. It comes as part of our expansion plan that will see new depots opening throughout the U.K to serve demand and satisfy the need for a milk delivery.

Milk Delivery Northampton

In addition to the milk delivery service in Northampton, we also deliver alternative milk, fruit juice, free-range eggs and yoghurts. You can order using the website. As a customer, you have direct control of your orders and are able to book holidays and pay online. David Rodger, depot manager of McQueens Dairies in Northampton said:

“Our new distribution centre is ideally located to deliver fresh milk direct to customers’ doorsteps in Northampton and nearby towns. This includes Rugby, Wellingborough, Bedford, and south to Milton Keynes. We have already employed 16 new staff and expect that to increase significantly before the end of the year. This is thanks to the increase in demand for a milk delivery in Northampton.”

McQueens Dairies have distribution depots in Sheffield, Mansfield, Bradford, Warrington, Preston, Stockton on Tees, Carlisle, Glasgow, Edinburgh, East Kilbride, Kirkcaldy and Galashiels. This is thanks to our customers who continue to support doorstep milk deliveries and has allowed us to grow. Ruairidh McQueen, director of McQueens Dairies added:

“Over the last 25 years customers have made our business the success it is. We are delighted to have opened our latest depot. We are looking forward to delivering fresh milk to doorsteps in Northampton and neighbouring towns.”

Join thousands of customers and enjoy fresh milk, juice and eggs delivered straight to your doorstep before 7am.

A recent recipe for extra creamy and fluffy scrambled eggs has gone viral with people claiming it’s “the best they’ve ever had”. When we heard about this, we of course had to see for ourselves.

Kenji López-Al, a well known chef came up with the simple 3 step recipe for the perfect scrambled eggs. He revealed the secret to making your scrambled eggs light and fluffy and not rubbery or chewy is to add a small amount of starch. He said: “Adding a small amount of starchy slurry to scrambled eggs prevents them from setting up too firmly. This results in the eggs that stay tender and moist”.

The viral recipe says by adding 2 tablespoons of starch when making your eggs, this will make for the perfect texture to your scrambled eggs. You can use cornflour or potato starch to do this.

The Recipe

For the method, Kenji says to whisk in the starch with 1 and a 1/2 teaspoons of water until it is completely smooth with no lumps, before adding half the butter cubes, eggs and salt and whisking until “frothy”.

Then, heat a tablespoon of water in a nonstick skillet over medium-high, swirling gently until the water evaporates. Making sure to leave behind only a few small droplets.

Next, immediately add the remaining two tablespoons butter and swirl until the butter is mostly melted and foamy. This should take about 10 seconds. Finally, add the egg mixture and “cook, pushing and folding the eggs with a spatula, until they are slightly less cooked than you’d like them, about one to two minutes, depending on doneness.” says Kenji.

The chef lastly says “More vigorous stirring will result in finer, softer curds, while more leisurely stirring will result in larger, fluffier curds. Immediately transfer to the serving plate, and serve.”

Since the recipe went viral, many have taken to the internet to express their delight in finding this recipe. One said “These scrambled eggs are the best I’ve ever tasted. I’ll remember to take a photo next time before I inhale them”. Another said ” I am so pleased to have found this recipe for scrambled eggs. The starch really makes the difference”

We’re sure you will love trying this easy scrambled eggs recipe

Join thousands of customers and enjoy fresh milk, juice and eggs delivered straight to your doorstep before 7am.

There are many alternatives to tradition cow’s milk that are becoming increasingly popular in today’s society. When we started our very first milk round in 1995, cow’s milk was the only product we delivered. Fast forward to 2021, we are now deliver milk, juice, eggs and a range of non dairy milk alternatives including Oato. It is one of the best milk alternatives for its ingredients and taste. The protein it contains also make its a great high protein milk alternative.

We have recently teamed up with Oato to provide customers with a quality oat milk in reusable glass bottles.

Calum McQueen, Commercial Director said:

“We’ve seen demand for milk supplied in reusable glass bottles, and for oat milk, increasing. We’re pleased to be working with Oato to supply customers with bottled oat milk.  We will now be delivering Oato’s oat milk from all twelve of our depots in Scotland and the north of England, directly to customers’ doorsteps.”

Carl Hopwood, founder of Oato said:  

“We’re delighted to supply Oato through McQueens Dairies. We’re aligned with McQueens Dairies mission to delight customers everyday whilst reducing plastic waste.  We are excited to hear feedback from more households waking up in Scotland and Northern England to a UK made dairy alternative in reusable glass , and delivered to their doorsteps before 7am.  The UK grows an abundance of oats and we’re proud Oato is a sustainable dairy alternative made with 100% British oats.”

Oato Milk Delivery

Oato is a creamy ‘non-dairy’ alternative milk product, which is lactose, nut, sugar and soy free. It is suitable for vegetarian and vegan diets. Having your oat milk delivered in glass bottles means you are helping to bring back a tradition of the milkman delivery. Whilst moving forward with the times and doing your bit for the environment. Each bottle is able to be a use on average 25 times and then is recycled into new glass. This makes it one of the most sustainable milk alternative products on the market. We are dedicated to helping customers make small changes that have an impact on our environment through our glass bottles. Many say that Oato’s oat milk is the best alternative for tea and coffee because of the taste and how it froths up.

Join thousands of customers and enjoy fresh milk, juice and eggs delivered straight to your doorstep before 7am.