Northern Ireland
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
New poll reveals UK public supporting an ‘all-in’ DRS
A new landmark poll commissioned by Nature 2030 has revealed that people in the UK will support an ‘all-in’ deposit return scheme model with a variable deposit.
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.
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.
New report highlights carbon reductions in dairy sector
The Dairy Council for Northern Ireland has published the second annual EU Sustainable Dairy Fact Book, in conjunction with the EU and the European Milk Forum.