Tag: UK

World milk market analysis and its impact on UK dairy market

The latest official Defra milk price for August is 36.22ppl at 4.17% fat and 3.37% protein, or 35.4p on a standard 4% fat, 3.3% protein standard litre Milk prices have continued to fall in October and November, with 10 processors reducing in October and another seven for November. Of those only Saputo has cut for…

Wiltshire dairy launches UK’s first plastic refillable milk bottle

A dairy company has created what it claims is the UK’s first washable and refillable plastic milk bottle. Abel & Cole, which has a dairy at Wroughton, Wiltshire, says the bottle can be refilled multiple times and won’t cost the consumer any more. “They weigh 40g on average, compared to 200g for glass so there’s…

Wiltshire dairy launches UK’s first plastic refillable milk bottle

A dairy company has created what it claims is the UK’s first washable and refillable plastic milk bottle. Abel & Cole, which has a dairy at Wroughton, Wiltshire, says the bottle can be refilled multiple times and won’t cost the consumer any more. “They weigh 40g on average, compared to 200g for glass so there’s…

10% of UK dairy producers “likely to stop producing milk” by 2025

Almost 10% of UK dairy producers say they are likely to stop producing milk by 2025, with smaller producers being the most impacted by the current market, according to an NFU survey. The NFU’s 2023 Dairy Intentions Survey of almost 600 UK dairy farmers revealed that insufficient returns, volatile markets and the scale of on-farm…

Milk prices won’t fall any further, UK producer warns

UK Supermarkets are now charging around £1.45 for four pints Arla is warning shoppers that they are very unlikely to slash the price any further  The price of a pint of milk is here to stay and Brits should not expect their supermarket shop to get any cheaper, according to the UK’s biggest dairy producer….

New regulations to promote transparency for dairy sector

The government has today (11 July) outlined more detail on regulations set to come into force later this year which will ensure supply contracts in the dairy sector are fair and transparent, with farmers being paid a fair price for their produce. Delivering on a key commitment set out at the Prime Minister’s Farm to…

Cadbury recalls products in UK due to Listeria concerns

Cadbury products are being removed from stores across the United Kingdom due to listeria concerns. Customers who purchased products from these batches have been warned not to consume them and to return them for a refund. Listeriosis, a food-borne bacterial illness, is usually caused by consuming contaminated food with Listeria monocytogenes. Pregnant women and people…

Inflation in Europe: Could your morning coffee become a ‘luxury’?

For Europeans, a cup of coffee is an essential part of the daily routine. But a dramatic increase in the price of this staple is bringing home the impact of inflation. If prices keep rising, this drink, once taken for granted, may soon be an expensive luxury. Inflation is putting pressure on household budgets across…

Growth opportunities in the dairy sector

Consumers may be tightening their belts, but there are still plenty of opportunities for dairy suppliers to increase sales. The cost-of-living crisis in the UK is having a significant impact on how consumers are choosing to spend their money. During 20‑31 July 2022, 89 percent of British adults said expenses had increased, with 94 percent…