Dairy businesses the length and breadth of the supply chain are facing a tough 2009 as the economy contracts and spending falls. But it won't last forever, says Dairy UK. Director General Jim Begg said: "Milk prices, input costs, energy prices, increasing regulation and falling consumer confidence; all these are serious concerns in the months ahead. "But Dairy UK believes businesses in the dairy sector can draw comfort from the longer term view. Dairy demand growth is still outstripping production growth in the developing world. Here in the UK and Western Europe our consumers remain loyal and retain their appetite for new and innovative dairy products. As retailers must recognise, there is still strong demand for British dairy products made with high quality British milk.
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