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Let’s celebrate the power of dairy!

Let’s celebrate the power of dairy!

World Milk Day was again celebrated on the 1st of June, with a global community coming together to highlight the brilliance of milk as an accessible and nutrient rich food source that feeds billions of people around the world. In 2024, the World Milk Day campaign recorded 2.7 million social media engagements with contributions from over 100 countries.

As the balance of wealth varies significantly across the globe, so do the challenges of nutrition. Malnutrition does not only describe ‘undernutrition’ but also includes overnutrition and micronutrition deficiencies which was reported in 2024 to affect 3 billion people worldwide.

In whichever form, malnutrition, from its cruel suffering seen in poorer countries or areas enduring natural disasters or civil unrest, to those being over-fed and undernourished at the other end of global wealth, can cause irreversible effects to a child’s physical and mental development.

The consequence of malnutrition is associated with poorer academic performance which in turn impacts productivity and equates to a financial burden.

Due to its nutrient rich content of essential vitamins, minerals, protein, calcium, iodine, riboflavin and B12, dairy is seen to play a vital role in combating malnutrition especially given its accessibility and affordability.

In stark contrast to the issues of malnutrition, dairy is also considered an essential food source in fueling elite athletes and fitness enthusiasts. Again, due to its affordability, product range, nutrient composition and readily available protein, dairy products are an important construct in the balanced diet consumed by athletes of all abilities.

All in all, milk is an exceptionally valuable source of nutrition for everyone. It caters flexibility in its product range and offers far more than just a great tasting food. The health benefits of consuming dairy applies to all ages and abilities and is fully deserving of this day - 1st of June - to celebrate the power of a glass of milk, as one, with our neighbours across the globe!

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