Doorstep Milk Delivery Service
Today, our lives are so busy that we often forget the most important things in life….milk! How much better would life be if you never had to worry about buying milk in the supermarket again? Let us introduce you to a doorstep milk delivery service.
Milk Deliveries were first introduced in the UK around 1860 with Horse-drawn vehicles. Horses were originally used for milk deliveries but changed to electric milk floats in 1931 and by 1967 the UK had the largest electric vehicle fleet in the world.
Back then most people didn’t have the luxury of driving cars to pick up milk from a supermarket like we do now so the milk delivery service was essential. Milkmen appeared in Britain around 1860, when the first railways allowed fresh milk to arrive in cities from the countryside. By 1880, the milk was delivered in bottles. By 1975, 94% of milk delivery was in glass bottles via your local milkman.
In the eighties and nineties with the rise of supermarkets the smaller dairies and milkmen suffered massively. The supermarkets started offering plastic and carton containers, reducing bottled milk and milk deliveries from 94% to 3% by 2016! The most popular container for fresh milk is the white plastic bottle, with a handle for easy lifting and pouring, however only about 75% of these are recycled which means the rest are going to landfill.
Milkmen were in decline for decades
Milkmen were in decline for decades but due to the increased demand for people looking to live a more sustainable life and the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic, we are glad that milkmen & woman are making a return.
One of the reasons why a milk delivery service is on the increase is due to our customers looking to reduce their plastic. Our Glass milk bottles can be reused to up to 25 times and are fully recyclable. Our local milk men and woman collect the empty bottles from customers doorsteps. They are then taken back to where they are sterilised and re-filled, ready for another use. We call this ‘rinse and return’.
Glass milk bottles were gradually replaced by plastic cartons back in the 1960s. This was the best and most convenient way to store a larger volume of milk rather than multiple glass pints.
Why sign up for a milk delivery?
Many people have busy lives and the convenience of having fresh milk on their doorsteps means its one less thing to worry about. At McQueens Dairies we deliver up to twice per week and deliver everything from whole milk to skimmed to 1% fat milk. We also deliver Alternative Milk,Juice and Eggs.
We find that many people want to reduce their plastic waste, as well as the convenience to them. The volume of single-use plastic saved from entering our oceans is huge thanks with a simple switch to glass bottles. Nostalgia is also a big factor for our customers using our milk delivery service. Waking up to pints on the doorstep in the morning is a feeling lots of people have missed!
The glass milk bottles and orange juice are a firm favourite with our customers as over 80% of new online customers opt for a glass bottle milk delivery rather than the plastic cartons.
Guaranteed on your doorstep before 7am
With deliveries guaranteed on your doorstep for 7am, you can be reassured of great products and great service every time The feeling that comes with waking up to glass milk bottles at your doorstep is one that remains one of the exciting parts of the day. Ordering your milk online and being able to adjust it online, makes the home milk delivery process even easier.
Home milk deliveries saw a decrease in the last 20 years. However, more recently has taken a huge spike with more people choosing this option for convenience and the nostalgia.
Where can I sign up for a Milk Delivery Service?
You can sign up right here on our website! Browse through our list of products in our online shop and add your favourites to your basket. Once at the check out let us know who we should deliver to and you’re order is complete!
Join thousands of customers and enjoy fresh milk, juice and eggs delivered straight to your doorstep before 7am.