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Scottish dairy brand Graham’s Family Dairy has launched what it claims is the UK’s first layered high-protein cottage cheese, capitalising on a surge in demand for protein-rich, minimally processed foods.

The new range combines traditional cottage cheese with a fruit layer and is available in strawberry or peach variants. Each 200g pot delivers 25g of protein and fewer than 200 calories, targeting health-conscious consumers seeking convenient, nutrient-dense options. The product continues to be made using the company’s traditional open-vat process.

Robert Graham, managing director, said: “Cottage cheese has seen an extraordinary comeback, driven by a renewed focus on high-protein, no-nonsense food. This is not a short-lived trend but a fundamental shift in eating habits.”

The launch comes amid a renewed interest in cottage cheese, with Graham’s Family Dairy reporting its own sales have grown by nearly 30% over the past year.

To support further growth, the company has invested £3.5 million in its Glenfield site in Fife, increasing production capacity by 50%.

The layered high-protein cottage cheese is available exclusively through Tesco stores in the UK, building on Graham’s established cottage cheese portfolio.

Founded in the 1930s, Graham’s Family Dairy remains a family-run business with deep roots in Scottish agriculture. Today, it produces a wide range of dairy products, from milk and butter to yogurt, kefir and protein-focused offerings, sourcing milk from a network of selected Scottish farms.