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

General News, Innovation Brokerage, Research & Development

Dairy collaboration drives new solution

(Left to right) Michael Christian Innovation Broker DDC, Philip Sharman Chief Executive Aspatria Farmers & Clyne Albertelli Managing Director Co-Lab Engineering. Collaboration has proven the key ingredient in bringing an idea for innovative calf environment...

Oct 30, 2023 | 2 min read

Education & Careers, Future Skills Roadmapping, General News, Stem Engagement

New appointment to tackle dairy skills crisis

A new role has been created by the Digital Dairy Chain project to re-evaluate how the dairy industry can attract and retain its workforce. The government-funded project, led by Scotland's Rural College (SRUC), seeks to address the skills shortage via its ‘Workforce...

Oct 17, 2023 | 2 min read

Business Support, General News, Product Development Facilities

CUMBRIA MAKER SPACE OPENS IT’S DOORS!

We're very excited to announce that our bespoke new food and drink facility, known as the Cumbria Maker Space is now open! Located in Appleby Creamery, the Maker Space exists to support new product development and business growth in the Dairy sector. The Cumbria...

Oct 3, 2023 | 2 min read