UK endorses Dairy Declaration of Rotterdam

The UK dairy industry has endorsed The Dairy Declaration of Rotterdam, which sets out the dairy sector’s commitment to sustainability and feeding the world with safe, nutritious foods.

Signing the declaration were Dr Judith Bryans, president of the International Dairy Federation and chief executive of Dairy UK, Paul Vernon, chairman of the Dairy UK, Gwyn Jones, chair of the AHDB Dairy Board and Michael Oakes, chair of the NFU Dairy Board.

The Dairy Declaration recognises the major contribution that dairy makes to countries’ economies, the essential role of dairy in a balanced diet, and the key role the industry plays in addressing environmental degradation and climate change.

Dr Judith Bryans says, “We are delighted that the UK has joined countries from across the world in demonstrating the importance of the dairy to the global community.

“The world’s population is growing and dairy plays a key role in meeting their needs. To be fit for the future we must be innovative and ensure we have products that are culturally acceptable, nutritious, safe, sustainable and affordable.”

Paul Vernon, chairman of Dairy UK, adds, “We are proud that the UK as a leading dairy producing nation is endorsing the Dairy Declaration. We are an innovative industry with a deep commitment to environmental good practice and nutritional benefit.

“We can take pride in the fact that our nutritious products can play such an important part in meeting global sustainability and nutritional responsibilities and ambitions.”

The Dairy Declaration of Rotterdam was launched at the World Dairy Summit in 2016. In the last year 19 countries have signed up.

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