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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.
RABDF survey highlights UK dairy losses
More than one million litres of milk have been discarded in the UK since the start of the coronavirus outbreak, with some milk still struggling to find a home, figures from a British industry survey have shown.
It’s about transport
Late last week, both the US and the UK announced dairy assistance schemes. In the UK, Dairy UK and the Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) are working together to bring the industry together to identify spare processing capacity, how to stimulate demand and how production could be temporarily reduced.
UK dairy industry joins together to manage milk supply
The British government will temporarily relax elements of UK competition law to support the dairy industry through the coronavirus outbreak. The intention is that the industry will work together to address current market challenges, avoiding waste and maintaining productive capacity to meet future demand.
Keeping up commitment
In an era when so much is divisive, dairy is joining together to ensure that the environment and its inhabitants are working on sustainable solutions.