| 13/12/06           Dairy UK is launching an initiative to support dairy companies
              in their efforts to break into new overseas markets. Jim Begg, Director General of Dairy UK, said there is a growing
              realisation of the importance of developing new, overseas markets
              for British dairy products, and on thinking internationally in
            mapping out future business strategies. “Trade liberalisation, CAP Reform, the WTO, globalisation,
              and the enlargement of the EU, are all having a major impact on
              the dairy market place. These developments are changing the way
              that companies do business and are creating new opportunities. “Exploiting new markets is essential to aid profits in partnership
              with farmers, particularly at times of market pressure as now.
              The outlook for world demand is positive, so we must ‘fish
              where the fish are’.” He said that Dairy UK is now encouraging closer involvement of
              British dairies with Food From Britain, the organisation dedicated
              to helping UK food and drink companies grow their business nationally
              and internationally. A special programme of events for Dairy UK members has been arranged
              around the Food From Britain Export Awards and Network Forum in
              London.  “We will also be arranging a number of networking opportunities
              over the next few months and are in discussion with FFB to develop
              a programme of activity that will assist our members’ businesses.” added
              Mr Begg. FFB Chief Executive David McNair said:” Our experience is
              that our dairy competitors overseas are reacting positively to
              the rapidly changing market dynamics for dairy products, and there
              is a real need for British dairy companies to be part of this process.
              The dairy supply chain can only benefit from an enhanced focus
              on exports, to complement the good work already being done on innovation
              and product development in existing markets. “ 
              About Dairy UK Dairy UK is the cross-industry body representing processors and
              distributors of liquid milk and dairy products, as well as farming
              interests and milk producer co-operatives. For more information
              visit www.dairyuk.org About Food from Britain Food from Britain (FFB) is the market development consultancy
              for British food and drink and is funded by Government and industry.
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