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Royal Hospital Chelsea organises Covid-safe Ceremony of the Christmas Cheeses
The Royal Hospital Chelsea organised a Covid-safe ceremony this year, with British cheese makers continuing their long history of donations to the hospital.
Second verse, same as the first
For those of you not distracted by the US election, Europe and the UK are going back into a second lockdown due to the upsurge in coronavirus cases. Same show, different day. But here we are, and how is dairy doing? Well, after attending the Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers policy conference this morning, I can say, I am optimistic.
Milk Your Moments delivers for UK dairy sector
The first national dairy TV campaign for 20 years helped drive an estimated 11.2 million litres of additional liquid milk sales and raised £100,000 for mental health charities.
Dairy smashes sugar reduction targets in UK
The latest Public Health England progress report shows huge strides in sugar reduction made by the dairy industry for yogurts and milk-based drinks, Dairy UK reports.
Dairy UK release statement on regulation of raw milk contracts
In introducing regulation, Dairy UK says it supports the Government setting best practice requirements for raw milk contracts between farmers and processors into law.
Another year of environmental improvement for UK dairy processors
Dairy UK’s 11th annual Benchmarking Survey once again shows dairy processor achievements in improving environmental performance.
Kantar data reveals surge in UK dairy sales during lockdown
Just as the Milk Your Moments campaign drew to a close last week (31 July), Kantar data revealed huge spikes in sales of core dairy items through the peak of the UK’s lockdown.
Back in business
The overall dairy industry hasn’t been advertised on British television for the past two decades. However, this has now been rectified with the first generic dairy TV advert airing on 1 July, featuring a selection of iconic milk adverts on UK screens over the last seven decades.
Dairy UK responds to regulation of contracts consultation launch
Following the publication of the consultation on the regulation of raw milk contracts, Dairy UK says it has welcomed the opportunity to provide evidence as part of the consultation process.
Dairy back on UK TV screens after 20 years
The first dairy TV advert in 20 years has been aired this week, as part of the £1 million joint-funded dairy marketing campaign Milk Your Moments.
Graham’s announces support for mental health charities to encourage personal connections
Graham’s The Family Dairy has announced its support for SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health) and Mind as part of #MyGrahamsMoments for the wider £1 million joint funded Dairy UK marketing campaign to champion dairy.
UK dairy sector launches £1m consumer marketing campaign
#MilkYourMoments encourages people to share their special moments of personal connection through their love of milk and great tasting dairy products, particularly in these challenging times.
UK government provides funding to support dairy farmers through coronavirus
Eligible dairy farmers will be entitled to up to £10,000 each, to cover 70% of their lost income during April and May to ensure they can continue to operate and sustain production capacity.
UK industry launches £1 million ‘human connections’ campaign
The UK dairy sector in partnership with government has announced a new joint-funded campaign to highlight the importance of ‘human connections’ during the current coronavirus crisis.