Scotland
Mackie’s records record revenues
Scotland’s largest ice cream producer has posted record revenues and profit despite the dual challenges of rising costs and Covid-lockdown restrictions.
Roundup: Processing
Here is your roundup of the latest dairy processing news.
Mackie’s goes under the microscope to test ice cream improvements
Scientists have put Mackie’s of Scotland’s ice cream brand under the microscope, to understand the impact of its new state-of-the-art freezer system on the smoothness of its ice cream.
Graham’s reduces plastic and makes Skyr more sustainable
Graham’s, The Family Dairy has been working with Greiner Packaging on new and more environmentally friendly K3 cardboard-thermoformed plastic solution for its 450g Skyr range.
NMR and First Milk join forces as part of £21m digital dairy project
NMR and First Milk will work closely together in the provision and use of relevant data to improve dairy chain efficiency.
Digital dairy project awarded £21m of funding
Led by Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), the project aims to create 600 new jobs in South-West Scotland and Cumbria.
University of Aberdeen tackles ‘UK’s most dangerous industry’
Researchers from the University of Aberdeen have teamed up with industry partners, KURA Human Factors to develop a training course designed specifically for farmers.
Roundup: Dairy products
Here is your roundup of the latest end product news.
Graham’s launches Gold Top Luxury Yogurt
Gold Top Luxury Yogurt is a new luxuriously layered yogurt made with creamy Jersey milk, available in two flavours.
Macnini’s of Ayr scoops best ice cream award
Scottish company Mancini’s of Ayr has been voted the best ice cream manufacturer in the UK at the National Ice Cream Championships 2021 run by the Ice Cream Alliance.
Roundup: Dairy products
Here is your roundup of the latest end product news.
Graham’s Isle of Skye Sea Salt artisan sea salt butter available in M&S
Grahams The Family Dairy’s artisan Isle of Skye Scottish sea salt butter is now available in M&S stores.
Mackie’s invests in the future after recording a strong year
Mackie’s of Scotland has recorded bumper take-home ice cream sales as it reinvests millions into its sustainability drive.
What’s in your coffee?
The debate between vegan drinks and dairy milk in the UK took a trendy turn on the BBC’s 4 Farming Today radio show, with the National Farmers Union weighing in on the use of statistics in advertisements.