NEWS that the Scottish Dairy Brand launched at the Royal Highland Show in June is gaining support has been welcomed by the SNP.
Graeme Dey, MSP for Angus South, praised the Scottish Government’s food and drink initiative which has attracted a dozen processors, 18 brands and 40 different products including cheese and butter over three specialist ranges – all made using 100 per cent Scottish milk.
He also pointed to “noted interest” in Scottish Dairy Brand products from markets in over 20 countries across the globe, showing that the repackaging of a high-quality Scottish product is helping to secure the future of the sector which has been affected in recent years by market volatility.
“The Scottish dairy sector has faced significant challenges in recent years and it was extremely welcome news that in 2015 we saw the launch of both the Dairy Action Plan and a designated Scottish Dairy Brand from the Scottish Government,” said Dey.
“That’s why the launch has considerable backing from across the industry and from NFU Scotland, who recognise the tremendous opportunities to tap into the burgeoning reputation for Scottish food and drink worldwide.”
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