UK – The Dairy Industry Association Limited (DIAL) was launched this week to replace the Dairy Industry Federation (DIF) and the National Dairymen’s Association in the UK.

The launch follows voting by members of DIAL predecessors earlier in the month.

DIAL director general Jim Begg, formerly of the DIF, commented: “Dial’s core activity will be political representation, with government both in the UK and abroad and with other food industry organisations.” He added: “Our members’ market place is changing all the time and it is important that the dairy industry’s main trade body keeps pace with these developments.” Also in the UK this week, the Dairy Council has secured