The cheese industry in the UK is somewhat fragmented. With a 14% value share, Tesco Plc remained the leading player in the UK cheese market in 2017, followed by Dairy Crest Group Plc, with a 10% value share.
Holchem and Fourtress Dairy Hygiene are constantly innovating to bring the latest available technology to British farmers.
The Ice Cream Production industry includes the production of take-home ice cream, impulse ice cream, frozen yoghurt and sorbet.
Whilst the number of UK dairy cows has decreased, the yield per cow has increased by 93% since 1975. As a result, total domestic milk production has increased by 9% over the period.
Companies in the Yoghurt and Other Dairy Product Processing industry produce items such as yoghurt, powdered milk, whey and lactose.
