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Supply management post-quotas isn’t necessary, says Dairy UK
There is no need for supply management after the abolition of milk quotas in 2015, says Dairy UK. Speaking at the Agra Europe Conference in Brussels this week, the organisation’s policy director Peter Dawson said the impact of the abolition of milk quotas on the global milk supply-demand balance was only likely to be marginal. [...]
NFU Scotland calls for dairy contingency plan
NFU Scotland has called on the UK government to prepare a contingency plan for the dairy industry as the voluntary code of practice has not been as effective as hoped.
Meadow Foods invests £3.1m in its Peterborough site
The UK’s largest independent dairy, Meadow Foods, is set to invest £3.1m in its Peterborough plant where fresh cream, milk and cultured products are processed and packed.
Dairy outlook – tighter supply could push prices higher
International dairy commodity prices continue to recover slowly, says Rabobank’s latest dairy market report, with consumption weaker than anticipated and key buyers holding solid forward cover.
Assess silage stocks before buying in feed, advises DairyCo
Dairy producers should carry out an accurate assessment of silage stocks before buying in more feed, said DairyCo extension officer Tom Goatman. “Calculating the amount of forage you have before setting off to buy other feed stocks will mean you can make sure you do not spend money on bought-in feed that you may not [...]
Sainsbury’s announces January milk price increase
Sainsbury’s has announced a 0.93p/litre milk price rise for producers in its dairy development group. The latest increase brings the standard litre price up to 31.59p/litre. Producers were notified about the price increase, which will come into effect from 1 January 2013, in a letter from the retail giant last week. The news comes at [...]
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First Milk eyes Asian market as part of Scottish trade convoy
A group of 17 Scottish food and drink companies, including First Milk, visited Japan and China last week in a bid to develop new export opportunities. Lead by Scottish rural affairs secretary Richard Lochhead, the trade delegation which was organised by Scottish Development International and Scotland Food & Drink, attended meetings and events in Tokyo [...]
First Milk launches sustainability report
Dairy co-operative and processing company First Milk has launched its first sustainability report outlining the company’s plans to develop a more sustainable supply chain. A programme, developed alongside Oxford-based Food Animal Initiative (FAI), aims to drive economic, environmental and ethical sustainability in the supply chain. The five programme areas the company is concentrating on are: [...]
Limited edition ‘Tickled Pink’ Lake District Cheddar launched
A limited edition pink coloured pack of Lake District Cheddar is being launched in ASDA stores this week as part of the retailer’s Tickled Pink campaign which aims to raise money for Breast Cancer Campaign and Breast Cancer Care. The Lake District Cheese Company’s mature cheddar will come in a special pink packaging for the next [...]