Growth for Dairy Crest

Dairy Crest, the UK’s largest dairy manufacturer, has performed in line with expectations in the first three months of the current financial year and continues to achieve good brand growth, with price increases and cost savings broadly offsetting the well documented input cost inflation.

The interim trading statement shows that Clover is making good progress and is on track to recover strongly this year with Clover Lighter set to be launched in August as well as St Hubert Lighter with Omega 3 in the autumn. Utterly Butterly has maintained its high levels of growth as it continues to strengthen its listing position with the major retailers and the Country Life brand will benefit from increased marketing support this year.
In cheese, Cathedral City has again grown strongly. The brand is now worth around