Dairy co-ops face ‘difficult choices’

THE Irish dairy industry, worth €2.5 billion in exports, was told yesterday it has some very difficult choices to make in order to compete with its competitors.

Co-op leaders heard how their counterparts in Europe have brought about change through strong leadership, a focus on costs, as well as investment and innovation.

ICOS, the Irish Co-operative Organisation Society, said it hoped to inform, support and guide the board members of co-ops, who have to make the tough calls.