The Dairy UK guide to sourcing
the finance, equipment, products, training and knowledge
for innovation

Opening the barriers

Section 1 - Getting Started

UK Industry Trade Bodies
Manufacturers and Suppliers
Equipment Suppliers
Bag-in-box Equipment
Shrink Wrapping Equipment
Dairy Ingredient Suppliers
Key Industry Websites
Consultancies
Nutrition
Publications / Factsheets
Industry Statistics and Market Data
Market Research Data
Industry Publications
Finance
Grant Schemes and Financial Services Available in England
Grant Schemes and Financial Services Available in Wales
Grant Schemes and Financial Services Available in Scotland
Grant Schemes and Financial Services Available in Northern Ireland
Collaboration with European Organisations
Research Establishments
Innovation Centres - Republic of Ireland
Research Centres - Republic of Ireland
Regional Food Groups
Rural Economy
Breeding and Livestock Services
Breed Societies

Consultancies

Promar International is a farm and agri-food consultancy business, part of Genus plc, specialising in research and consultancy in the agricultural and agri-food sectors both in the UK and worldwide. The main areas it can help with include:
http://www.promar-international.com/Content/home.asp

Rookery Farm Lane, Tilstone Fearnall, Tarporley, Cheshire CW6 9HY
Email: enquiries@promar-international.com
Phone: +44 (0)1829 731731
Fax: +44 (0)1829 730900

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Milkminder / dairy-manager.com is an invaluable dairy management tool, providing both financial and technical data to enable you to make informed decisions personal to your business. Designed by the Milkminder team, dairy-manager.com is an easy-to-use service, accessible on the internet. At the click of a mouse you can scrutinise your business data from any computer day or night. All you need is your unique client number and password.
http://www.dairy-manager.com

Promar International, Rookery Farm Lane, Tilstone Fearnall, Tarporley, Cheshire CW6 9HY
Phone: 01829 731700
Fax: 01829 730902

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Kite Consulting is a modern consultancy company specialising in the dairy industry. The main areas of expertise are:
http://www.kiteconsulting.com

Rodbaston College, Rodbaston, Penkridge, Stafford ST19 5PH
E-mail: sue.spillard@kiteconsulting.com
Phone: 01785 713166
Fax: 01785 713266

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ADAS is the UK’s largest provider of environmental and rural solutions and policy advice. It provides a wide range of independent science-based information, advice and implementation services to Governments and organisations working in the environmental, agricultural and rural sectors. Its main services cover:
http://www.adas.co.uk

Woodthorne, Wergs Road, Wolverhampton, WV6 8TQ
Phone: 0845 7660085

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The Dairy Group is a privately owned company, owned by the former employees of the ADAS Dairy Group, which provides independent consultancy services to the dairy industry.
http://www.thedairygroup.co.uk/home/index.html

The consultants can provide independent advice on the strategic development of a business and how to access grant aid.
Its main specialist areas are:

The Dairy Group, New Agriculture House, Blackbrook Park Avenue, Taunton, TA1 2PX.
Email:ian.powell@thedairygroup.co.uk
Phone: 01823 444488
Fax: 01823 444567

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The British Institute of Agricultural Consultants is an Institute with experienced, impartial and professionally qualified advisors who work throughout the land, food and business sectors of the rural economy. The home pages of the main divisions are shown below:
http://www.biac.co.uk

BIAC, The Estate Office, Torry Hill, Milstead, Sittingbourne, Kent ME9 0SP
Phone: 01795 830100

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The British Dairy Consortium is a co-operative effort by leading British companies providing top quality products and services to the dairy industry and is targeted towards anyone wishing to commence, expand or improve milk production.
http://www.britishdairyconsortium.com

E-mail: info@britishdairyconsortium.com

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The English Farming and Food Partnership can provide help with:
http://www.effp.com/

45 Ludgate Hill, London, EC4M 7JU
E-mail: info@effp.com
Phone: 020 7213 0430
Fax: 020 7248 3589

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Andersons provide a wide range of business advice to farmers and businesses involved in food and agriculture throughout the U.K.
http://www.andersons.co.uk/

The Andersons Centre
Melton Mowbray - Mike Greetham 01664 503200
Brecon - David Thomas 01874 625856

Andersons Midlands
Melton Mowbray - Sebastian Graff-Baker 01664 567766
Bury St Edmunds - Jay Wootton 01284 787830
Salisbury - Mike Houghton 01794 341530

Andersons Northern
Penicuik - David Siddle 01968 678465
Thirsk - James Severn 01845 524455

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Zenith International provides a full range of specialist consulting services to the food and drink industries worldwide.
http://www.zenithinternational.com

7 Kingsmead Square, Bath BA1 2AB
Phone: 01225 327900
Fax: 01225 327901
MSTS

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IGD is at the forefront of innovations in farming, retailing, category management and the supply chain and can provide a complete one-stop solution to help your business identify and harness opportunities by means of research, focus groups, omnibus surveys, tailored workshops or market visits.

http://www.igd.com/

Grange Lane, Letchmore Heath, Watford, Hertfordshire WD25 8GD
E-mail: igd@igd.com

Phone: 01923 857141

Fax: 01923 852531

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MSTS provides expert advice and support to the food and drink industry. It guides its clients to develop winning new product ideas and to optimise the end product through the use of a myriad of consumer research tools, combined with the science of sensory analysis.
http://www.msts.co.uk

General Wolfe House, 83 High Street, Westerham, Kent, TN16 1PG
E-mail:info@msts.co.uk
Phone: 01959 567 320
Fax: 01959 567321

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The Dairy Design Consultancy has a long experience of designing dairy units.


John Mogg, 11 Spinney End, Tattenhall, Chester CH3 9HD
E-mail: jm.dbdc@hotmail.co.uk
Phone: 01829 770998

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