The research also found that 60% of consumers have concerns over how long milk has been left out, if the milk jug has been contaminated or whether the jug has been cleaned properly, when it comes to tea and coffee out-of-home.
Of those asked, 68% of caterers believe mini pots are the most hygienic way to serve milk with hot drinks and over half use mini pots because they are more convenient.
The research also found that four out of five caterers, currently using open milk jugs, throw away up to 730 litres of milk every year and 91% of consumers said they would be unsure about visiting an establishment if they came across negative comments about the milk jug cleanliness.
Simon Muschamp, head of marketing at Pritchitts, said: “If you consider the cost of the milk thrown away when using open milk jugs, the contamination risks, plus consumer concern over cleanliness, it is no surprise that mini pots are the first choice for hot drink catering out-of-home.
“That’s why we are calling on caterers not to let milk jugs sour their profits, chuck the jug and consider the big benefits mini pots can bring to an operation.”
Pritchitt’s has launched a peel-and-pour, one-cup Millac Maid Mini Pots solution to minimise waste for caterers.