Packed milk was distributed free of charge in Okayama City so that people could drink more milk whose consumption has been declining due to the effects of the new coronavirus.
While milk consumption is declining due to the effects of the new corona and other factors, Ohayo Dairy Products Co., Ltd., headquartered in Okayama City, has planned to have more delicious milk produced in the prefecture.
On the 8th, 500 200ml packs of milk were distributed free of charge at the ticket gate of JR Okayama Station.
According to the company, Okayama Prefecture has the 10th largest number of dairy cows in Japan and is said to be the largest dairy prefecture in the Chugoku-Shikoku region.
However, in addition to the decline in demand for milk and dairy products due to the spread of the new corona infection, there are concerns that milk will be discarded due to the large amount of milk left over during spring break and long holidays when school meals are lost. That is.
A man in his 60s who received the milk said, "It's a waste to dispose of it, so I think it's very good."
Mr. Katsuhisa Sakurai of the Dairy Department of Ohayo Dairy Products said, "Since milk consumption is declining, I would like you to be interested in milk and dairy with this distribution."