1. CPG: Food

Müller launches milk drinks category advice programme

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Dairy specialist Müller has unveiled a new category advice initiative for milk drinks to complement its “Make Pots of Profit” advice programme for yogurts and desserts launched last year. Müller says the milk drinks category is huge, with sales of £350m a year in convenience…

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