Organisation: First Milk

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Markets are back on track, milk prices must follow

Dairy market recovery is well under way; EU and global dairy output is back, demand is picking up in China and other markets, and prices continue to lift.

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Dairy firm Ornua to grow via acquisition and sales

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UK co-op tells farmers its financial woes are over

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Peers put pressure on UK state to protect dairy farmers

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Farmers suffer in ‘cruel’ milk price cycle

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No futures solution yet in dairy slump

Irish Dairy Board gearing up for post-quota opportunities

The Irish Dairy Board’s accounts for 2013 show a company gearing up for the growth opportunity presented by the post-quota era.

Thu, 17 Apr, 2014

Irish Diary Board’s product offering in UK strengthened by partnership

The Irish Dairy Board’s (IDB) wholly-owned UK subsidiary, Adams Foods, has entered into a long-term strategic partnership with First Milk, the UK dairy co-operative.

Fri, 01 Nov, 2013

RABDF hint at Anglo-Irish dairy merger

The possibility of a merger between a southern Irish co-op and First Milk in the UK has been raised by Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers chairman David Cotton.

Thu, 05 Jul, 2012

UK dairy giants join forces

The creation of a £1bn (€1.4bn) dairy giant was in the pipeline today after two farming co-operatives announced plans to join forces.

Thu, 04 Oct, 2007

Dairygold suspends share trading

DAIRYGOLD has suspended the trading of shares in the co-op pending a review by the board and management of the options for financing development.

Wed, 23 Nov, 2005

Dairycrest shares slump after Tesco contract loss

Shares in Dairy Crest crumbled 18% today after the loss of a major contract with supermarket giant Tesco left investors crying over spilt milk.

Fri, 27 Aug, 2004

Dairygold to sell off cheese firm stake

DAIRYGOLD confirmed yesterday that it plans to sell its 50% shareholding in Aeron Valley Cheese plant in south Wales.

Wed, 08 Oct, 2003