COMMENTING on the publication of Eating Better ’ s ‘ Principles for eating meat and dairy more sustainably ’, Dr Judith Bryans , Chief Executive of Dairy UK said : “ We totally reject any assertion that dairy products are not environmentally |
sustainable . The dairy sector helps to feed the UK with efficient , predominantly grass-based milk production , high animal welfare standards , safe and nutritious foods .”
“ We contribute to food security , look after the land , provide livelihoods and contribute
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greatly to the national economy . Consumers can keep dairy in their diets in the full knowledge that we take our environmental credentials very seriously as we strive to provide them with the tasty nutritious foods they know and love .”
“ This report too often
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criticises UK dairy from a global perspective and cherry picks statistics which paint a false picture of the UK industry . Advising consumers to cut their dairy intake is wrong and unhelpful in helping the nation meet its nutritional requirements . The authors are also behind |
the times on global dairy , which is making strides forward on the environmental front and has even signed a Declaration with the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation .
“ Despite the fact that we have a lot to talk about by way of our existing environmental
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credentials , the UK dairy industry is committed to improving its environmental performance through the Dairy Roadmap , setting challenging targets for reducing the sector ’ s environmental footprint .”
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