The UK dairy industry needs to adopt sustainable practices to save costs and mitigate, says Danish company Lyras.
The comments come after reports showed that the industry is seeing a drop in demand for dairy products because of a global oversupply, which will soon become a problem reflected on supermarket shelves and impact consumers across the UK.
“The UK dairy industry is facing significant challenges, where intervention is needed to cut waste costs and streamline processing lines,” said Lyras CCO Mark Andersen.
“Dairy producers must find ways to reduce the cost of their operations as soon as possible in order to respond to slashed consumer prices.
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“Producers should not be afraid to turn to a newer, cleaner alternative, especially when the threat of an industry-wide squeeze might push out those unwilling to adapt and eclipse smaller dairies entirely,” he added.
“Renewable technology used in the production and treatment of products aids in reducing operational costs, meaning production lines have a greater processing efficiency and can be more financially flexible in the long-term.
“Ultimately, dairy producers, like any other business, need to act in their best interests to protect themselves, and using sustainable methods means protecting the planet while future-proofing themselves during times of difficulty,” concluded Andersen.
