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Müller UK & Ireland has officially joined Dairy UK, a processor-led organisation that represents both farmer-owned cooperatives and private dairy companies.

This move is aimed at fostering greater collaboration within the British dairy sector as it navigates a landscape of evolving challenges and opportunities.

Dairy UK focuses on promoting the consumption of British dairy products both domestically and internationally. Müller’s membership is expected to strengthen collective action across the industry, which is increasingly necessary in light of current market dynamics.

Judith Bryans, chief executive of Dairy UK, said: “We’re delighted to confirm Müller to our membership, marking a significant step forward for industry collaboration. This reflects the value of collective action in addressing the pressing challenges and opportunities facing the UK dairy sector today.”

Rob Hutchison, CEO of Müller Milk & Ingredients, added: “Our purpose is to deliver a better future for the British dairy industry, and where possible, we want to come together as an industry to build a more resilient and sustainable future”.

He highlighted the importance of promoting British dairy products at home and abroad while ensuring sustainability remains central to industry practices.

Müller UK & Ireland operates as a subsidiary of Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller, employing over 32,000 people across Europe. The company services customers throughout the UK and Ireland and exports to over 60 countries. It develops a wide range of branded and private label dairy products sourced from 1,300 British farmers, alongside a designated plant-based range.

The dairy sector in the UK faces numerous challenges, including fluctuating prices, changing consumer preferences and increasing regulatory pressures. Müller’s collaboration with Dairy UK aims to address these issues while enhancing the industry's overall competitiveness.

Müller’s involvement in Dairy UK is positioned as a proactive step towards greater industry cohesion, which may ultimately benefit all stakeholders in the supply chain.

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