Very greatful to be part of the European Dairy Association presidency group to meet the European Commission on a range of dairy industry issues.

Today, the EDA Board had a fruitful exchange with the EU Agriculture🌱's Head of Unit for Animal Products Brigitte Misonne, and MEP Herbert Dorfmann on #CAP, EU livestock workstreams and #CMO discussions🤝

DK = Dairy Kingdom! In this special edition of our EDA Dairy Focus, we spotlight Denmark’s EU Presidency 🇪🇺 💬 Hear from Minister Jacob Jensen 🌿 Discover why Danish dairy leads in efficiency, innovation & sustainability 📖: bit.ly/4kYqX4u #Denmark #EUPresidency

The latest Dairy Flash is out! This week: 🌍 We joined EU Commissioner Christophe Hansen at the 6th AU–EU Agriculture Ministers’ Conference 🤝Plus, the EDA Board sat down with DG AGRI’s Brigitte Misonne and Herbert Dorfmann ➡️bit.ly/4nBj4nq

We are concerned about recent developments around the Green Claims Directive and a possible withdrawal. While not perfect, the proposal aimed to set clearer, enforceable rules—ideally based on the PEF method. ➡️bit.ly/4kuU3Ye

As sugar taxes spread, drinkable dairy risks being unfairly penalized—despite its natural sugars & key nutrients. We urge policymakers: dairy is a nutrient-dense food, not a sugary drink and deserves fair treatment in public health policy. ➡️ bit.ly/3IjvTCv

The new EU-U.S. Tariff Framework Agreement as a step toward stability in transatlantic trade. But key questions remain for dairy trade. read our full statement ➡️tinyurl.com/3rcfr9ya

The first Dairy Flash after the summer is here! 🥛 🇪🇺 EU Commissioner Christophe Hansen meets German Agri Minister in Bavaria - NZ–EU dairy dialogue at the highest level - EDA on EU–US tariff framework & EU–Mercosur trade agreement Read it here: tinyurl.com/2rac4m66

Very good exchange with EU Commissioner Oliver Varhelyi of EU One Health – next to food labelling and animal welfare & health Andrea Gavinelli, we discussed the overarching risks of non-communicable diseases and the Commissioner's strategies to tackle those within the coming months

Traditional dairy products are core elements of a healthy European diet. I have discussed today with European Dairy Association our cooperation possibilities on nutrition and on animal welfare.

🥛 Happy #WorldSchoolMilkDay2025! Dairy supports 🧠 bones, teeth, muscles & the nervous system—nutrients vital in childhood & puberty. The EU School Scheme helps teach kids the value of a balanced diet Read more: tinyurl.com/y78dwx9x

The latest Dairy Flash is here! 📰 In this edition: List of speakers at the EDA Annual Convention 2025 EDA meets EU Commissioner Oliver Varhelyi EU Commission adopts RENURE Directive & more Read it here: tinyurl.com/2n9z7fcx

This week, EDA do a Washington DC Door Knock—meeting with U.S. industry, administration & legislators at Dept. of Agriculture, Senator Senator John Boozman U.S. Dairy Exporter to advance a shared transatlantic path forward, ensuring balanced opportunities on both sides of the Atlantic

🌍🥛 We’re excited to welcome you this November to the 2025 Annual Convention in Utrecht! Register now: eda2025.eu Together, we will nourish a sustainable future and foster innovation, ensuring European dairy continues to thrive and contribute globally.

EDA President Albert de Groot welcomes you to the our Annual Convention 📅 12–14 November 2025 📍 Utrecht, The Netherlands 🔗 Register: eda2025.eu "Together, let us continue to build a successful and sustainable future for European dairy"

In today’s Dairy Flash: our EDA Washington DC door knock 🇺🇸🇪🇺 Speaking with one voice as the EU lactosphere is essential to bring the political U.S.–EU trade agreement to the next level and ensure dairy remains on the agenda. 📩 Read more: tinyurl.com/37fddafh