Kite Consulting

United for sustainable Dairy: The future of the UK Dairy Roadmap

Episode Summary

In this episode, hosts Ben Eagle and Will Evans dive into the latest developments in the UK Dairy Roadmap. They are joined by Bas Padberg, Managing Director at Arla Foods UK, Dairy UK Vice-Chair and Chair of the UK Dairy RoadMap along with Kite Director, John Allen and the ever-insightful dairy market analyst Chris Walkland with his report. The discussion focuses on the expansion of the Dairy Roadmap's scope, which now includes retailers and food service organisations, fostering a shared commitment to sustainability within the entire value chain. Bas shares insights on the Roadmap's achievements over the years, including significant reductions in carbon emissions and increased use of renewable energy on farms. The conversation also highlights the ongoing challenges faced by the dairy sector in maintaining its environmental credentials amidst growing scrutiny from various organisations, emphasising the importance of collaboration to ensure the future sustainability of the industry.

Episode Notes

https://www.dairyuk.org/the-dairy-roadmap/