Graham’s curds the boredom out of snacking

Graham’s The Family Dairy is proving it is the cream of the crop in the functional dairy market with the launch of the UK’s first-ever layered, high-protein cottage cheese.

In a move designed to make the classic fridge staple legendary once again, the Scottish processor is combining its signature high-protein cottage cheese with a vibrant layer of fruit or zesty toppings.

The new range is a direct response to the way consumers are shifting toward high-protein, convenient snacks that don’t sacrifice flavour. Each pot boasts up to 15g of protein and is being positioned as a versatile, low-fat alternative to yogurt or standard protein bars. By placing a layer of fruit at the bottom — featuring flavours like Strawberry, Peach, and Pineapple — Graham’s is successfully skimming the best parts of the dessert world and applying them to the savoury-leaning cottage cheese category.

Robert Graham, managing director at Graham’s Family Dairy said: “Cottage cheese has seen an extraordinary comeback, driven in no small part by social media and a renewed focus on high-protein, no-nonsense food. What’s interesting is that this isn’t a short-lived craze – it’s a fundamental shift in how people are eating – and we have been working hard to meet these demands.

“For a while now we’ve been planning our growth in this space – which is why we chose to invest in both our production capability and our family business. The brand new layered protein cottage cheese is a first for the UK market, but it’s still made using our traditional open-vat process, which gives it the texture and quality people recognise, avoiding ultra processing.”

For the trade, the innovation represents a strategic attempt to churn out more value from a category that has long been viewed as a basic commodity. With the rise of “cottage cheese bark” and other viral social media food trends, the timing for a premium, high-protein variant couldn’t be better. Graham’s is betting that the protein-packed credentials will appeal to fitness enthusiasts, while the layered format will entice curious shoppers who previously found traditional cottage cheese a bit too plain.

The rollout is expected to move quickly across major UK retailers, backed by a marketing campaign that highlights the product’s low-calorie count and high satiety. As consumers continue to hunt for snacks that help them beef up their protein intake without the extra fat, Graham’s is confident that this latest addition to their portfolio will be great for the bottom line.