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The Dairymen
Our definitive guide to the dairy category is full of insight and analysis on the latest trends.
Your country needs you: is UK dairy ready to service the home front?
As Brexit threatens UK food security, is the dairy industry ready to ramp up domestic production?
Five dairy markets to keep an eye on after Brexit
Dairy consumption is growing around the world, opening up new possibilities for British exports. So what’s the post-Brexit opportunity in some of the most exciting markets?
Are post-Brexit US dairy imports really something to fear?
Farmers fear a flood of cheap imports from the US post-Brexit. So how could this play out in dairy?
Could dairy deal with a no-deal?
Industry leaders have repeatedly warned against the dangers of a no-deal Brexit. So what are they so worried about?
Creative challenge: championing British cheese in a global export campaign
Eighty per cent of UK cheese exports go to the EU. We challenged creative agency Bray Leino to devise a campaign to boost sales in new global markets
Your country needs you: is UK dairy ready to service the home front?
As Brexit threatens UK food security, is the dairy industry ready to ramp up domestic production?
Cultured: five global yoghurt styles you should know about
Kefir and skyr are now common in UK shopping baskets, but are there new cultures that other cultures could offer?
10 of the most memorable butter adverts throughout the ages
From “you could put a bit of butter on the spuds, Andre” to Douglas and his trombone, here’s our pick of the most iconic butter ads to appear on British TV screens
What’s on the cards for cheddar brands? The Dairymen cheddar report 2019
Aldi is now cheddar’s fourth biggest retailer and brands face the axe as own label rises. So how can they avoid a grim future?
Back from the dead: The Dairymen butters & spreads report 2019
After years in decline, vegetable fat spreads are back in growth, with sales up £12.5m in the past year. What’s behind this rebirth?
Small but powerful: The Dairymen dairy for kids report 2019
From yoghurt to cheddar, kids are already shaping the future of some dairy categories. So how are brands responding?
Can milk become a sacred cow again? The Dairymen milk report 2019
Milk brands are fighting back against plant-based alternatives with health-based NPD. But will it be enough to maintain sales?
Why happy guts make for happy sales: The Dairymen dairy drinks report 2019
The gut health trend is giving dairy drinks reason to smile, as kefirs and probiotics gain ground. Can these go mainstream?
Get a room: The Dairymen ice cream report 2019
Britain’s love affair with ice cream is hotting up, with indulgent lines driving huge growth. So who’s flavour of the month?
Active health for active people: The Dairymen yoghurts & desserts report 2019
In a flat yoghurts market, products boasting health benefits are in growth. What’s driving the shift, and can it be sustained?
Is the nightmare before Christmas finally over? The Dairymen continental report 2019
It’s been a tough few months for cheese importers, who are battling uncertainty as they prepare for the festive period
Cheese, the new frontier for dairy-free: The Dairymen dairy alternatives report 2019
Cheese alternatives are the fastest growing part of the dairy-free market. Can it catch up with milk?