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Africa’s clean cooling centre moves closer to boosting farmer livelihoods
The Rwandan Government has formally launched the new African Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cooling and Cold Chain (ACES), hosted in-country by the University of Rwanda.
Organic side-lined in Defra’s farming roadmap, says OF&G
The largest certifier of UK organic land, Organic Farmers & Growers, has reacted with bewilderment to Defra’s launch of its Path to Sustainable Farming 2021-2024.
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.
New regulations and GI logos announced to protect British producers
New rules and logos to protect British food and drink have been set out, guaranteeing the authenticity of regional and traditional foods for shoppers and protecting British producers from imitation.
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.
Cathedral City launches in Canada
Saputo Dairy UK has announced the launch of Cathedral City cheddar cheese in more than 500 stores across Canada.
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 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.
Government launches UK-wide consultation into dairy sector to tackle supply chain issues
The UK government, working with the devolved administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, has launched a consultation seeking to end any unfair practices across the UK’s dairy sector.
Business & trade, Dairy processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
UK farmers invited to shape new Environmental Land Management scheme
Farmers and interested parties throughout England will have the chance to shape the future of Environmental Land Management (ELM) by taking part in one of six upcoming online webinars.
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.