This RSS feed contains the latest new articles for Milk Link. http://www.milklink.co.uk/handler/rssGen.ashx Fri, 18 May 2012 20:31:32 GMT 60 Strategic agreements marks a major step forward in the development of the organic dairy market. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=26 Fri, 22 Jun 2007 16:17:00 GMT The Cheese Company Shines in Awards at the Royal Bath and West Show. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=25 Fri, 22 Jun 2007 16:09:00 GMT Milk Link has announced a new Cull Cow Marketing Scheme for its Members in collaboration with CQLP, an independent livestock marketing co-operative owned by farmers. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=24 Fri, 22 Jun 2007 16:00:00 GMT In the light of published milk production statistics, the Milk Link Governing Board has removed the need for Milk Link Members to cover their production with quota. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=23 Fri, 22 Jun 2007 15:56:00 GMT Milk Link, the UK’s most progressive farmer owned dairy processor, today announced its results for the full year ended 31 March 2007. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=27 Tue, 26 Jun 2007 14:43:00 GMT Reece’s Creamery, located in Malpas, Cheshire has won three gold awards and the N.F.U. Trophy at the Cheshire County Show, 19-20th June 2007. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=28 Fri, 29 Jun 2007 13:19:00 GMT Following the success of its new range of Scottish Cheddar, The Cheese Company is launching Scottish Butter with Lockerbie Creamery branding. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=29 Thu, 12 Jul 2007 11:07:00 GMT The Cheese Company has won an outstanding 28 awards and six trophies at the Nantwich International Cheese Show 2007. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=31 Wed, 25 Jul 2007 12:26:00 GMT Milk Link has announced increases for its Members’ milk totalling on average 1.20 pence per litre (ppl) http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=32 Mon, 30 Jul 2007 09:38:00 GMT Milk Link has announced that it is to increase its liquid and manufacturing Member milk prices by on average 4.60 pence per litre (ppl) from 1st October 2007. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=36 Wed, 05 Sep 2007 10:02:00 GMT At a time when the UK dairy sector faces a trade deficit of almost £1 billion, the UK’s most progressive, farmer-owned dairy business Milk Link is ‘leading the fight back’ by showcasing its products at this year’s Anuga trade fair. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=37 Tue, 11 Sep 2007 11:05:00 GMT The Cheese Company, part of Milk Link, was celebrating scooping an impressive 18 awards at the Frome Cheese Show, the last major event in the 2007 cheese calendar. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=38 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 14:37:00 GMT Following the announcement on the 12th September confirming an outbreak of Foot and Mouth disease in Surrey, the Dairy industry has agreed to implement voluntary bio-security measures with immediate effect and will review pending the final test results. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=39 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 15:59:00 GMT The British dairy industry has been delivered a boost by the results of a survey of consumers which shows that dairy products are still seen as an important part of a healthy diet. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=40 Thu, 27 Sep 2007 16:35:00 GMT First Milk and Milk Link, Britain’s two leading farmer-owned dairy businesses have announced that they are in advanced discussions to bring about a full merger of both organisations. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=41 Wed, 03 Oct 2007 16:27:00 GMT Marginal ‘B’ litre price for November & December over 32ppl Member milk price up by over 8.00ppl since April http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=42 Fri, 12 Oct 2007 06:18:00 GMT Milk Link Ingredient Services, the UK’s largest dedicated dairy ingredient business, is to have a significant presence at Food Ingredients Europe 2007. The event is taking place between 30 October and 1 November 2007 at the ExCel Centre in London’s Docklands. Over the three days, Fi Europe is expected to attract over 23,000 visitors. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=43 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 10:42:00 GMT The Cheese Company and one of the biggest organic brands, Yeo Valley, have launched a new range of family sized packs of organic cheddar. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=44 Thu, 08 Nov 2007 11:00:00 GMT Milk Link has issued a trading update for the first half of the 2007/8 financial year. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=45 Wed, 05 Dec 2007 10:20:00 GMT Milk Link, the UK’s most progressive dairy business, is currently ramping up production to meet record demand for its range of seasonal alcoholic sauces. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=46 Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:13:00 GMT “We are pleased that the Office of Fair Trading has decided to clear our proposed merger." http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=47 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:19:00 GMT For the first time, The Cheese Company air-freighted five tonnes of its award winning Stilton to Saudi Arabia in order to have the cheese available in time for Christmas. Following closely behind this initial air consignment will be regular deliveries by sea. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=48 Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:45:00 GMT The Cheese Company is extending its Tickler branded cheese family for Valentine’s and Mothers’ Day by introducing Tickler with love. A mature cheddar infused with Belgian chocolate-covered cherries, Tickler with love is aimed at adventurous extra mature cheddar fans, keen to spice up their flavour options during the season dedicated to showing loved ones you care. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=56 Mon, 19 May 2008 10:25:00 GMT The Boards of Milk Link and First Milk have agreed not to continue with the proposed merger of the two businesses. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=50 Tue, 05 Feb 2008 10:59:00 GMT Milk Link’s The Cheese Company is celebrating the win of another prestigious award for its Tickler extra mature cheddar. The latest recognition for Tickler came at The Grocer magazine’s “Branded Excellence Awards”. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=51 Thu, 14 Feb 2008 15:34:00 GMT The Milk Link Governing Board has announced that Barry Nicholls is to stand down as Milk Link’s Chief Executive at the end of March. He will be succeeded by Neil Kennedy, currently Managing Director of Milk Link’s Consumer division. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=52 Mon, 03 Mar 2008 16:51:00 GMT When Disney wanted to bring the lead characters of Ratatouille, its latest Oscar-winning DVD release, to life it approached the award-winning Devon-based Taw Valley Creamery. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=53 Thu, 06 Mar 2008 11:14:00 GMT The Board of Westbury Dairies Limited has announced that agreement has been reached with its three joint venture shareholders (Dairy Farmers of Britain, First Milk and Milk Link) on the future of the company. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=54 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:46:00 GMT Members of the UK’s most progressive farmer owned dairy processing business will receive more than 10% return on their investment for the last financial year. Milk Link has confirmed that following the 2007/08 financial year its 1,600 Members will receive a 10.6% return on their investment in the form of a c. £4 million Processing Interest Payment. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=55 Mon, 19 May 2008 10:08:00 GMT Milk Link’s The Cheese Company has won an outstanding 10 awards at the Devon County Show. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=57 Fri, 23 May 2008 09:55:00 GMT The Cheese Company, the UK’s largest cheese manufacturer and part of Milk Link, has won an impressive 15 awards at the Royal Bath and West Show. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=58 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 09:17:00 GMT Milk Link has completed Phase One of a major investment project at The Cheese Company packing plant in Oswestry, Shropshire. The completion of Phase One – at a cost of £2.5 million – is an important step towards making Oswestry the most advanced packing plant in the UK, using state of the art technology and processes. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=59 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:50:00 GMT Milk Link has announced a 0.5 pence per litre (ppl) increase to the production bonus paid to its Members from 1st July 2008. The increase means that a bonus totalling 0.8ppl will now be paid on all litres produced by a Member provided their production is at least the same level or above last year on a month by month basis. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=60 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 09:37:00 GMT Lockerbie Creamery, part of Milk Link’s The Cheese Company, the UK’s largest cheese manufacturer, triumphed at last week’s Royal Highland Show being awarded the title of ‘Supreme Champion’ for both its Lockerbie Mature Cheddar and its Lockerbie Salted Sweet Cream Butter. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=61 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:18:00 GMT Milk Link, the UK’s most progressive farmer owned dairy processor, today announced its results for the year ended 29 March 2008. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=62 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:03:00 GMT Milk Link continues to build upon its relationship with Mars Consumer Drinks, by extending the range of GALAXY drinks, with a fabulous new fresh milk product. With the unmistakeable taste of smooth GALAXY chocolate, the new one litre fresh pack, has been designed to appeal to women looking for a luxuriously tempting, but healthy, treat. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=63 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:10:00 GMT Milk Link has launched moo one%, a long-life milk containing just one percent fat as an addition to its popular long life milk brand ‘moo’. moo one% has the same amount of calcium and vitamin B as regular semi-skimmed milk but just half the fat. It is an easy way to help health conscious consumers and semi-skimmed milk drinkers move towards a healthy lifestyle without compromising on taste. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=64 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:08:00 GMT Tuxford & Tebbutt, Milk Link’s award-winning Stilton Creamery in Melton Mowbray, has completed the development of a new cheese maturation store, to allow it to expand production. The investment in the new maturation store follows recent significant new business wins for Tuxford & Tebbutt to supply additional volumes of Blue Stilton to both Sainsbury’s and Marks & Spencer. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=65 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:43:00 GMT Milk Link’s The Cheese Company, the UK’s largest cheese manufacturer, has triumphed at the Royal Welsh Show being awarded the title of ‘Supreme Champion’ for its Tickler Extra Mature Cheddar and ‘Best Regional Cheese’ for its Red Leicester. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=66 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:02:00 GMT Fresh from its success at the Royal Welsh Show, The Cheese Company, the UK’s largest cheese manufacturer and part of Milk Link continued its strong performance by winning 28 awards including five gold awards and the Danisco Grand Prix title at the Nantwich International Cheese Show 28-30 July 2008. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=67 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 10:44:00 GMT Tuxford & Tebbutt, The Cheese Company’s award-winning Stilton Creamery in Melton Mowbray, has won the prestigious Kenneth Hill Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Reserve Champion Cheese at the Mid-Somerset Show for its Stilton. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=68 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:03:00 GMT Milk Link has announced that it is in detailed discussions with Andros, the French food & dairy products company, with regards to the sale of its Staplemead Creamery, in Frome, Somerset. The deal is subject to final due diligence and both parties expect completion by the end of September. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=72 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 10:06:00 GMT Milk Link has announced that it has completed the sale of its Staplemead Creamery and associated operations to Andros, the French food & dairy products business. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=70 Wed, 24 Sep 2008 09:24:00 GMT The Cheese Company, the UK’s largest cheese manufacturer and part of Milk Link, has won an outstanding 20 awards at the prestigious British Cheese Awards, including two gold awards for Reeces Creamery and one gold award for Taw Valley Creamery. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=73 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:34:00 GMT Milk Link is to increase its Member milk price by 1.0 pence per litre (ppl) from 1st October 2008. This will be paid by way of an increase to the Business Market Related Adjustment payable on all litres produced and will take Milk Link’s standard litre price to 26.7ppl*. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=74 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:39:00 GMT Barry Nicholls was named winner of the prestigious Dairy Industry Award on the eve of this week’s The Dairy Show. Barry was chosen from the many nominations received and was indeed a worthy winner. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=75 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:39:00 GMT Taw Valley, Milk Link’s award-winning creamery located in North Tawton, Devon, has won the prestigious 2008 Danisco Grand Prix Trophy. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=76 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 11:05:00 GMT The winners of the prestigious Milk Link Milk Quality Awards 2008 for excellent hygienic standards on milk produced in April 2007 – March 2008, were announced at The Dairy Show at Shepton Mallet on the 1st October. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=77 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:51:00 GMT Milk Link’s The Cheese Company, the largest producer of cheese in the UK, has launched a new 500g boxed Tickler fabulous extra mature cheddar, for the Christmas festivities. Normally 250g and perfect for individual indulgence consumers can now share tantalizing Tickler with their loved ones, this touch more. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=78 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 09:50:00 GMT Milk Link continues to strengthen its relationships with UK supermarkets by becoming a leading supplier of own-label flavoured milks to Tesco with the launch of a new range of milks. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=79 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:32:00 GMT Tickler, the fabulous extra mature cheddar from The Cheese Company, will be launched in the USA in November 2008, just in time for the Thanksgiving Day festivities. The cheese will be available over the counter at New York City’s influential Murrays Deli, and launched across the Mid-West at selected Hy-Vee supermarkets as well as at many Sendik’s stores. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=80 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 09:50:00 GMT In its 2008 half year trading update, Milk Link reports that it has continued to strengthen both financially and operationally in line with its strategic plan. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=81 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:13:00 GMT Tickler, the fabulous extra mature cheddar from Milk Link's The Cheese Company, triumphed at the 2008 Caterer and Hotelkeeper Excellence in Food and Drink Awards held in London at the Dorchester Hotel last Friday. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=82 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 10:03:00 GMT Tuxford & Tebbutt, The Cheese Company’s award-winning Stilton Creamery based in Melton Mowbray, has launched a traditional Mini Port and Stilton gift set for the Christmas festivities - perfect as a simple little gift for friends or a thoughtful present for the true cheese lovers in your life. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=83 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 10:54:00 GMT Tickler fabulous extra-mature cheddar has teamed up with Michael Caines, the Michelin starred celebrity chef in a new marketing campaign. The campaign follows new listings for Tickler in 500 Co-operative stores, and an extra 360 Morrisons nationwide. These further listings of 200g Tickler are in addition to current pre-pack and deli listings in Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Tesco and Waitrose. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=84 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 10:56:00 GMT Milk Link, one of the UK’s leading integrated dairy businesses, has completed a £1.5 million investment programme at its Crediton long life milk processing facility with the installation of an advanced A3i Line Tetra Square high speed filler. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=85 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:16:00 GMT Milk Link, the UK’s leading integrated dairy business, has launched a new range of extended shelf life, natural and nutritious flavoured milk drinks under the moo brand. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=86 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:42:00 GMT Milk Link, the UK’s largest producer of cheese, has made a further significant capital investment at its award winning Taw Valley Creamery in Devon with the installation of a state of the art fully automated block-forming system. The new £1.5 million block-former system will further improve the quality of the cheese produced at the Creamery, increasing yields and delivering greater production efficiencies. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=87 Mon, 19 Jan 2009 15:49:00 GMT Following a meeting of the Milk Link Governing Board, Milk Link has regrettably announced a reduction in its Member milk price of 1.75 pence per litre (ppl) from 1 February 2009. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=89 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 10:29:00 GMT Milk Link is a supporter of the inaugural National Dairy Week being held from 2nd to the 8th February 2009. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=90 Mon, 02 Feb 2009 09:39:00 GMT Milk Link, the UK’s leading integrated dairy business, has launched The Red One, a russet coloured, open textured Red Leicester cheese with a mellow and tangy taste. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=91 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 16:41:00 GMT The Red One, Milk Link’s new Really Remarkable Red Leicester, triumphed at The Grocer Branded Excellence Awards in the cheese category, held at London’s Park Lane Hotel on the 18th February 2009. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=92 Thu, 19 Feb 2009 13:25:00 GMT Milk Link, the UK’s leading integrated dairy business, has partnered with The Clever Little Drinks Company under a new licensing agreement which will see them produce and market Mini Moo milk drinks. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=93 Mon, 09 Mar 2009 10:01:00 GMT Milk Link, the UK’s most progressive integrated dairy business, is nearing completion of Phase Two of a major investment project at its packing plant in Oswestry, Shropshire, at a cost of £1.1 million. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=94 Mon, 16 Mar 2009 10:19:00 GMT Milk Link has announced a major new investment at its Reece’s crumbly cheese creamery, in Malpas, Cheshire. The £1 million project will see the construction of a new, bespoke cutting & packing hall for ‘Speciality Cheese’. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=95 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 13:30:00 GMT Milk Link can confirm that it will be maintaining its Member milk price for April 2009. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=96 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 10:15:00 GMT Milk Link has secured a contract with Yili, the leading Chinese dairy company, to supply Stilton and Cheddar to the Chinese market. As part of the deal, Milk Link’s award winning Stilton and Cheddar will be available in major supermarket chains and leading hotels located in major cities across China. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=97 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 09:35:00 GMT Having held its milk price for April, the Milk Link Governing Board has regrettably announced a reduction in its Member milk price of 1.00 pence per litre (ppl) from 1 May 2009. At the same time, the Board also approved a Member Processing Interest Payment relating to 2008/09 of £4.1 million, which equates to a 10.8% return on Members’ Qualifying Loan balances. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=98 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 11:30:00 GMT Crediton Dairy to benefit from new investment and job opportunities. Milk Link has today announced details of a proposed strategic refocusing of its long life and extended shelf life milk & cream business. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=99 Wed, 13 May 2009 09:33:00 GMT The summer county show season started in royal style yesterday at the Devon County Show, with HRH Prince Edward the Earl of Wessex, paying a visit to Milk Link’s stand. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=100 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:12:00 GMT Milk Link, the UK’s leading integrated dairy business, has triumphed at the Royal Bath & West Show winning an outstanding 20 awards in total for all four of its Creameries. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=101 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:15:00 GMT Milk Link, the leading British cheese and dairy products business, is pleased to announce that it has reached agreement on terms for the acquisition of the Llandyrnog Creamery and its associated operations. The agreement will be subject to the finalising of all necessary legal documentation and is expected to be completed by Friday 12th June at the latest. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=102 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 19:35:00 GMT A number of meetings have been arranged on Monday 8th and Tuesday 9th June for former DFoB farmers interested in supplying the Llandyrnog Creamery. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=103 Sun, 07 Jun 2009 14:33:00 GMT Milk Link, the UK’s most progressive integrated dairy business, today announced its results for the year ended 4 April 2009. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=104 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:31:00 GMT Milk Link is pleased to be able to announce that it has completed its acquisition of the Llandyrnog cheese creamery in North Wales. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=105 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 08:59:00 GMT One of Scotland’s legends in cheese making, the Lockerbie Creamery, is to unveil its new-look; new-feel Lockerbie Cheddar at the Royal Highland Show (RHS) later this week. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=106 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:09:00 GMT Following the recent acquisition of the award winning Llandyrnog Creamery in North Wales, Milk Link has revealed that it intends to boost marketing activity for the Creamery’s Cadog branded cheddar. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=107 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:56:00 GMT Milk Link, the UK’s largest cheese manufacturer and leading dairy cooperative, triumphed at the Royal Highland Show last week being awarded the title of ‘Supreme Champion’ for both its Taw Valley Mature Cheddar and its Lockerbie Butter. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=108 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:53:00 GMT Following discussions with the receivers, Milk Link has agreed to offer a milk supply contract to the remaining 143 Dairy Farmers of Britain (DFB) Members yet to secure an alternative buyer for their milk. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=109 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:58:00 GMT Milk Link, the leading British dairy farmer owned co-operative and largest cheese manufacturer, triumphed at the Great Yorkshire Show, with its creameries picking up a total of 17 awards for the quality of their cheeses and butters. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=110 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:11:00 GMT Milk Link, the UK’s largest cheese manufacturer and leading dairy cooperative, has achieved an exceptional set of awards at this years’ Royal Welsh Show, with each of its Creameries picking up at least one gold prize and Tuxford & Tebbutt Creamery in Leicestershire, scooping Supreme Champion (M&S Champion) for its blue Stilton. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=111 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:55:00 GMT The winners of the prestigious Milk Link Milk Quality Awards 2009 for excellent hygienic standards in milk produced in April 2008 to March 2009 have been announced. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=112 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 10:44:00 GMT Milk Link has won an outstanding 48 awards at the prestigious Nantwich International Cheese Show. Leading the roll of honour was Milk Link’s Lockerbie Creamery, in Dumfriesshire, Scotland which was awarded the Reserve Supreme Champion (UK) trophy for its Mature Cheddar and the Danisco Trophy for Best Vegetarian Cheddar. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=113 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:36:00 GMT Tuxford & Tebbutt, Milk Link’s Stilton Creamery in Melton Mowbray, triumphed at the 179th Bakewell Show on Tuesday 4th August by picking up four trophies and two gold awards for the quality of its Stilton and Shropshire Blue cheese. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=114 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 12:20:00 GMT Today Milk Link, the leading British dairy farmer owned co-operative and largest cheese manufacturer, has officially opened its new Innovation Centre located at the multi award-winning Taw Valley Creamery in Devon. James Paice MP, Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Rural Affairs, opened the Centre. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=115 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:51:00 GMT Since acquiring the Llandyrnog Creamery from PriceWaterhouseCoopers (receivers for Dairy Farmers of Britain) in June 2009, Milk Link has undertaken a detailed strategic review of the Creamery’s operation and management. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=116 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:57:00 GMT In an industry-leading initiative, Sainsbury's will this week extend its highly successful Dairy Development Group programme to farmers in Devon and Cornwall who produce milk used in the production of its cheese. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=117 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:55:00 GMT Milk Link, the UK’s largest cheese manufacturer and leading dairy cooperative, achieved an exceptional set of results at last Friday’s British Cheese Awards. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=118 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:36:00 GMT Milk Link, the UK's largest cheese manufacturer and leading dairy cooperative, is showcasing its award-winning portfolio of cheese and milk products at Anuga 2009. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=119 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:30:00 GMT Milk Link, the leading dairy co-operative with its membership heartland in the South West, is pleased to announce the winner of this year’s prestigious South West Dairy Farmer of the Year Award is Milk Link Member Bill Blake. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=120 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:43:00 GMT Today Milk Link has announced that it is participating in a groundbreaking dairy education initiative to provide a foundation degree level qualification for dairy processing and manufacturing personnel. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=121 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:59:00 GMT Milk Link announces today the launch of its new smooth and creamy tasting chocolate flavoured milk, Chocolate Creaminess. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=122 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:07:00 GMT Milk Link, the UK’s largest cheese manufacturer and leading dairy co-operative, has opened its brand new, £1.4 million speciality cheese packing unit at its Reece’s Creamery in Malpas, Cheshire. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=123 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:47:00 GMT Today Milk Link published its 2009 half year trading update, which reported that the business performed satisfactorily in the first six months of the financial year despite a very challenging economic and trading environment. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=124 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:24:00 GMT A festive-sized, 500g pack of the highly popular Tickler extra-mature cheddar has been produced by Milk Link specifically for the Christmas market. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=125 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:22:00 GMT Llandyrnog Creamery, Milk Link’s award-winning cheese Creamery in North Wales, has won a gold prize at the True Taste Food & Drink Awards 2009/10, hailed by many as the ‘Oscars’ of the Welsh food industry. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=126 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:49:00 GMT Milk Link has announced plans to upgrade its butter processing capabilities at its award winning Lockerbie Creamery. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=127 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 10:43:00 GMT Bladen Lighter, a new cheese for the foodservice market, has been launched by Milk Link today. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=128 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 10:49:00 GMT Milk Link would like to thank all those Members and direct suppliers who have gone out of their way to ensure tankers have been able to access farms during this prolonged period of cold weather. This has been most helpful in not only getting on farm but in keeping vehicle damage to a minimum. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=129 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:05:00 GMT Some of the regulations on spreading milk and slurry will be relaxed temporarily to help farmers during the big freeze, the Environment Agency announced today. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=130 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:28:00 GMT Today sees the launch of phase two of the Food Standards Agency’s initiative which encourages consumers to reduce the amount of saturated fat in their diets. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=131 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:50:00 GMT Milk Link, the UK’s leading dairy co-operative and largest cheese manufacturer, reports that sales of its 500g block of the highly popular Tickler extra-mature cheddar are up 58% compared to 2008*. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=132 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:00:00 GMT Milk Link, producer of award-winning British cheeses, has launched True Blue, a gloriously creamy and moreish Stilton that can be used everyday. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=133 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:13:00 GMT DairyCo has today published its first Company Strategy and Performance Report which looks in detail at the seven largest milk buyers in Britain. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=134 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:29:00 GMT Milk Link has announced the outcome of its annual Farmer Director elections. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=135 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:08:00 GMT Milk Link has announced the launch of a new larger 350g pack of its award winning, Tickler fabulous extra mature Cheddar. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=136 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:09:00 GMT Following an extensive review and tender of Milk Link’s third party chilled logistics requirements, covering cheese, butter and milk finished goods operations, it has announced that it has awarded its core logistics handling contract to Culina. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=137 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:13:00 GMT Milk Link is to increase its Member milk price by 0.5 pence per litre (ppl) from 1st May 2010. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=138 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 12:29:00 GMT Milk Link, the UK’s leading dairy co-operative and largest cheese manufacturer, started its summer county show season in style today at the Devon County Show, by winning 15 awards for its cheeses. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=139 Thu, 20 May 2010 13:09:00 GMT The Milk Link Governing Board has approved a Member Processing Interest Payment relating to the 2009/10 financial year of £3.3 million, which equates to an 8.1% return on Members’ Qualifying Loan balances. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=140 Mon, 24 May 2010 09:51:00 GMT Milk Link excelled at the Royal Bath and West Show on the 2nd June, with its Creameries collecting 16 awards for its cheeses, including first place in the prestigious Danisco Grand Prix category for Taw Valley Creamery’s mature Cheddar cheese. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=141 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 17:00:00 GMT - Grip Strip® launches nationwide on Sainsbury’s Named Creamery cheese - http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=142 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 09:39:00 GMT Milk Link, the UK’s most progressive integrated dairy business, today announced its results for the year ended 3rd April 2010. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=143 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 14:49:00 GMT Milk Link has announced a 0.75 pence per litre (ppl) increase in its Member milk price effective from 1st July 2010. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=144 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 09:59:00 GMT Milk Link, the UK’s leading farmer-owned dairy co-operative and largest cheese manufacturer, produced another strong set of results at the Royal Highland Show, being awarded the title of ‘Reserve Supreme Champion’ for the Stilton produced at its Tuxford and Tebbutt Creamery. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=145 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 09:26:00 GMT A-list stars become new faces of £7.5m campaign to promote low fat British milk. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=146 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:23:00 GMT The winners of the prestigious Milk Link Milk Hygiene Awards 2010 for excellent hygienic standards in milk produced in April 2009 to March 2010 have been announced. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=147 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:29:00 GMT Milk Link, the UK’s leading farmer owned dairy co-operative and largest cheese manufacturer, excelled at today’s Great Yorkshire Show, in Harrogate, Yorkshire, with its Creameries collecting 14 awards for its cheeses. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=148 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:14:00 GMT A new report from Milk Link has been launched to help boost dairy consumption amongst the hard-to-reach target audience of teenage girls. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=149 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 09:47:00 GMT Milk Link, the UK’s leading farmer-owned dairy co-operative and largest cheese manufacturer, excelled at yesterday’s Royal Welsh Show, in Builth Wells, Powys with its Creameries collecting 16 awards for its cheeses. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=150 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:23:00 GMT Milk Link is to increase its Member milk price by 0.5 pence per litre (ppl) from 1st August 2010. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=151 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:03:00 GMT Milk Link triumphs at the Nantwich International Cheese Show - the ‘world cup’ of cheese shows - being awarded the titles of Reserve Supreme Champion, UK Supreme Champion, and Reserve UK Supreme Champion. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=152 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:28:00 GMT Milk Link has today announced the launch of its new Charlie and Lola™ Pink Milk. Produced under license with BBC Worldwide, the product will be available in 200 Sainsbury’s stores from 11th August, with over 370 Morrisons stores following shortly after. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=153 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:21:00 GMT A Devon dairy farmer has created a giant 2,450 square metre outline of a cow on the side of a hill near Crediton in Devon to remind people of the important relationship between organic milk and the landscape. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=154 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:07:00 GMT Milk Link has unveiled a new advertising campaign to support its extra mature Cheddar, Tickler. With the strapline “Cheddar so precious you won’t want to waste a crumb”, the new creative will be appearing in press from 15th August. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=155 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:06:00 GMT Taw Valley Creamery scoops 27 awards http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=156 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09:13:00 GMT Cabinet Secretary sees the work of Scotland’s largest creamery... http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=157 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 09:26:00 GMT First Milk and Milk Link have announced that they have agreed terms for Arla Foods UK plc (Arla) to become a shareholder in Westbury Dairies Limited. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=158 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 10:22:00 GMT Scooping 28 individual awards and the Sturminster Newton Perpetual Cup for highest number of points in Show... http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=159 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 14:13:00 GMT Milk Link, the UK’s leading farmer-owned dairy co-operative and largest cheese manufacturer, won 17 awards for the quality of its cheeses at the British Cheese Awards last weekend. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=160 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 10:41:00 GMT - Group refinancing completed - Member Contingent Liability Guarantee to cease with immediate effect - Board expects Member ‘levy’ to end at 1 April 2011 http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=161 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 11:12:00 GMT The Milk Link Governing Board has announced that Nairn Glen is to retire as Group Finance Director at the end of the current financial year. He will be succeeded by Tim Smiddy, currently Deputy Group Finance Director. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=162 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 10:21:00 GMT Special 500g pack available exclusively in Waitrose http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=163 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 13:55:00 GMT Leading dairy businesses Milk Link and Volac have entered into a strategic partnership to jointly undertake a major investment at Milk Link’s Taw Valley Creamery, North Tawton, Devon. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=164 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 12:03:00 GMT British cheeses are getting a boost abroad this week as Milk Link gets set to showcase a selection of its delicious British cheeses at the prestigious Fancy Food Show (16th-18th January) at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=165 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 12:25:00 GMT Milk Link has announced that it is to increase its Member milk price for February by 1.0 pence per litre (ppl) for manufacturing schedules and by 0.78ppl for liquid schedules. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=166 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 13:32:00 GMT Milk Link has announced the acquisition of the award-winning Cornish Country Larder cheese business (CCL) for an undisclosed sum in a deal that strengthens its position as a leading producer of British cheese. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=167 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 10:41:00 GMT Milk Link is pleased to announce that Carl Ravenhall, currently the Managing Director of Adams Foods, is to take up a senior executive position with the UK’s leading dairy processing co-operative. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=168 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 13:55:00 GMT Milk Link is pleased to announce that, after a strongly fought contest, Antony Adorian has been elected by its Full Member Council as a Farmer Director. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=169 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 10:40:00 GMT - Member manufacturing and liquid milk prices increase by 1ppl - Extra 0.3ppl added to base price to cover change in production bonus - Milk Link Board confirms end of 0.5ppl Member ‘levy’ http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=170 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 11:08:00 GMT Milk Link has announced that work has begun on the first phase of a new production facility at its Cornish Country Larder Trevarrian Creamery in North Cornwall. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=171 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 09:59:00 GMT Milk Link has been named ‘Own-label Dairy Supplier of the Year’ at The Grocer magazine’s prestigious 2011 Gold Awards. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=172 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:55:00 GMT Milk Link has launched a second national advertising campaign to support its extra mature Cheddar, Tickler. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=173 Thu, 12 May 2011 09:49:00 GMT The Milk Link Governing Board has approved a Member Processing Interest Payment relating to the 2010/11 financial year of £4 million, which equates to a 9.25% return on Members’ Qualifying Loan balances. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=174 Fri, 20 May 2011 09:19:00 GMT Milk Link’s cheese makers marked the start of the summer agricultural show season by winning 13 awards for their cheeses at the Devon County Show. These included Taw Valley Creamery’s Extra Mature Cheddar being named as Supreme Champion. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=175 Fri, 20 May 2011 11:31:00 GMT Prizes include nine Gold, six Silver and ten Bronze awards... http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=176 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 10:39:00 GMT Milk Link, the UK’s most progressive added value dairy products business, today announced its results for the year ended 2 April 2011. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=177 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 14:30:00 GMT Cadog Mature Cheddar named Supreme Champion... Milk Link's cheesemakers triumphed at this year’s Royal Highland Show, with its creameries collecting nine awards. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=178 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 12:51:00 GMT Llandyrnog Creamery’s Finest Mature Cheddar wins Danisco Grand Prix... http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=179 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 10:59:00 GMT Milk Link’s creameries collect a total of five trophies and thirty-six individual awards, including an impressive seventeen golds at this year’s Nantwich International Cheese Show. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=180 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:06:00 GMT A key milestone in a major £12 million investment project being undertaken by MV Ingredients at Milk Link’s Taw Valley Creamery has been reached with the successful installation of a 20 tonne state of the art whey dryer chamber http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=181 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 21:03:00 GMT Milk Link has announced the introduction of a new business structure to support its growth and development together with a further enhancement of its senior management team. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=182 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 09:47:00 GMT The winners of the prestigious Milk Link Milk Hygiene Awards 2011 for excellent hygienic standards in milk have been announced. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=183 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:00:00 GMT I Can’t Believe It’s Not Cheddar® packs are turning pink to raise money for breast cancer awareness. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=184 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 09:59:00 GMT Milk Link is to increase its Member milk price from 1st September by 1.0 pence per litre (ppl) for both manufacturing and liquid schedules. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=185 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 09:48:00 GMT Milk Link scoops 37 individual awards and title of Best UK Creamery Cheddar Champion at Frome... 29 awards won at Mid-Somerset Show with Taw Valley Creamery named Stratton Sales Seven Counties Cup Reserve Champion http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=186 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 11:17:00 GMT Milk Link’s largest ever capital expenditure programme will: - Make Lockerbie the largest dairy processing site in Scotland and one of the largest and most advanced creameries in the UK - Create a strong platform for the expansion of dairying in South West Scotland and the North of England http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=187 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 10:18:00 GMT Milk Link wins 13 prizes at this year's awards... http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=188 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:23:00 GMT Gavin Fowler, a Milk Link Council Member, has been awarded the title of Dairy Farmer of the Year.. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=189 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:10:00 GMT Milk Link is to increase its Member milk price from 1st November by 0.50 pence per litre (ppl) for both manufacturing and liquid schedules. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=190 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 13:41:00 GMT Today Milk Link published its 2011 half year trading update, which reported a solid performance in the first six months of the 2011/12 financial year despite a very difficult economic environment. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=191 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:11:00 GMT Milk Link is pleased to be able to confirm that it has now recruited over 40% of the milk it requires for the expansion of its Lockerbie Creamery. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=192 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:48:00 GMT • Milk Link creameries scoop a total of 25 awards • Triumph for Milk Link speciality cheeses as two are named in 50 Best Cheeses in the World http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=193 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:46:00 GMT As part of Milk Link’s continuing investment in its cheese processing operations, a £400,000, state-of-the-art, whey de-salination plant is to be installed at its Llandyrnog Creamery. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=194 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:19:00 GMT The final phase has commenced of Project Vision – Milk Link’s four year programme to transform its Oswestry production facility into one of the UK’s foremost cheese cutting and packing plants. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=195 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:13:00 GMT It is with regret that the Milk Link Board has announced a reduction in its Member milk price of 1.5ppl from 1st June. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=196 Tue, 08 May 2012 10:03:00 GMT Milk Link will publish its full 2011/12 audited Annual Report & Accounts on 12th June. In advance, in a business update for its Members and the wider dairy market, Milk Link has announced details of a solid financial and trading performance over the last year. http://www.milklink.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=198 Fri, 18 May 2012 08:44:00 GMT