A one eurocent per kilo increase in milk prices has been confirmed for Alra suppliers. The price increase, first announced last week, translates to a 0.74pence per litre rise for suppliers in the UK.

The rise will take effect from Monday 3^rd February and bring the price for the Danish cooperative's suppliers up to 35.01ppl (based on combined on-account price and an extra payment).

Arla said the rise is a result of good business performance over past months and signs that conditions will remain stable in the near future.

Arla spokesperson Ash Amirahmadi said, "This is a great start to the year for our 2,800 British owners and will put us in a good place to secure the further 300 million litres of owner milk that we are looking to recruit."