Transforming the Dairy Supply Chain through Innovation, Collaboration & Growth

We offer any business or individual involved in the dairy supply chain across Cumbria, South and West Scotland a range of services to support innovation and productivity through collaboration.

Develop Digital Connectivity

Utilising advanced technology and research to add value and connect the sector in the region.

Facilitate R&D

Provide the infrastructure and expertise to enable collaborative R&D projects.

Support Business Growth

Provide support for new ventures and growing businesses to undertake new product development and process improvement.

Attract Talent and Skills

Showcase the industry and create opportunities for new talent to discover the range of roles within modern dairying.

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Business Support

If you’re looking for funding, technical expertise or opportunities for collaboration on a dairy-related project; be it developing a new food product using dairy ingredients or bringing a tech innovation idea to life, find out more below:

Research & Innovation

The Digital Dairy Chain aims to deliver transformational research that will change the face of dairying by helping to establish new products and value chains, cut waste and reduce environmental impact. Get involved or find out more below.

Education & Careers

Follow the links below to discover how the project will be aligning dairy industry needs with education and training provisions in the region, engaging with young people and promoting the diverse range of careers available in the dairy sector:

Latest News

Education & Careers, Events, General News

THINK DAIRY Careers Expo

Location: H&H Auction Mart, Carlisle Date: 23rd April 2024 Audience: Secondary school pupils (aged 14+) from Cumbria and South & West Scotland. Join us for the UK dairy industry’s first career focused event to engage and inspire the next generation...

Nov 13, 2023 | 2 min read

Collaborative R&D, General News, Research & Development

Digital Dairy Chain awards £2m to groundbreaking projects

We've announced the successful winners of the 2023 Collaborative Research & Development Grant Competition, run by the UK's national innovation agency, Innovate UK. For a full summary of the seven projects awarded Collaborative R&D Competition funding...

Nov 6, 2023 | 2 min read

Collaborative R&D, General News, Research & Development

Joining forces sees new digital technology get real on farm

A first-of-its-kind ‘Digitalisation Demonstrator’ is highlighting how joining forces across the industry is bringing innovation-led growth to improve supply chain efficiency. The industry collaboration is part of the Digital Dairy Chain, a UK Research &...