Blogs
Moving along with global trade
The news that the milk trade forecast has dropped for the first time in nearly two decades should be read as a warning, but not a dire outlook, I suspect.
Small things on top
Sustainable packaging is a hot topic in the dairy industry. Although these efforts may seem small they add up to have a surprisingly big impact.
Dairy is a change maker
A quick trip to Madrid last week yielded similar weather patterns to the UK, but with a little more warmth, as the European Dairy Association had plenty to say at its annual convention in the city.
The Expo is coming
With an exciting programme of presentations covering all sectors of the dairy industry in free-to-attend sessions on the exhibition floor, as well as a programme of workshops, Dairy Industries Expo is a must-visit event for the global dairy sector.
Dairy processing, Dairy Production, Dairy science, Ingredients, Logistics, Packaging
Where the milk comes and goes
Agriculture is the backbone of the world’s economic activity. In 2020, agriculture held a value of US$3.6 trillion, an increase of $2.54 trillion from 20 years ago.
A Welsh welcome
The highlight of my week was a turn cheese judging at the World Cheese Awards in Wales.
Where consumers live on social media
The dairy industry has much to gain from using social media to connect with consumers; we just need to choose the the right platform and be creative in our approach.
Waste and renewal
The UK loses around 330,000 tonnes of milk each year, according to the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP).
Thinking about nutrition
I have been contemplating Dairy UK’s webinar for health professions and academics on the merits of having dairy in the diets of schoolchildren since I watched it the first time on World School Milk Day 28 September.
Recycling is a global issue
As packages and plastics become more widespread globally, it is an imperative to get the recycling system in place.
Supporting the cheese makers
Amidst the series of economic shocks that have been coming one after another, it is important to support cheese makers, especially small businesses.
The king of cheese
When contemplating the future reign of the new monarch, I was pleased to discover that King Charles III, in his previous role as the Prince of Wales, had a hand in supporting and promoting the UK’s artisanal cheese sector.
The joy of autumn
Here in the northern hemisphere, autumn has arrived, and I have been enjoying pairing the seasonal vegetables that I have been growing in my allotment with cheese.
A friend of the countryside
The good queen loved her horses of many sorts and was truly a friend of the countryside and rural life, in all its formats.