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The cheese and dairy sector enters 2026 with a renewed sense of urgency. Retailers are tightening ranges, foodservice operators are recalibrating menus, and producers are navigating the dual pressures of inflation and sustainability compliance. Against this backdrop, the International Cheese & Dairy EXPO (ICDEX), alongside the world-renowned International Cheese & Dairy Awards (ICDA), stands out as a decisive moment for the industry. The event returns to Stafford on 24–25 June 2026 , bringing together the full value chain at a time when clarity, visibility and commercial momentum are essential.
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The cheese and dairy sector enters 2026 with a renewed sense of urgency. Retailers are tightening ranges, foodservice operators are recalibrating menus, and producers are navigating the dual pressures of inflation and sustainability compliance. Against this backdrop, the International Cheese & Dairy EXPO (ICDEX), alongside the world-renowned International Cheese & Dairy Awards (ICDA), stands out as a decisive moment for the industry. The event returns to Stafford on 24–25 June 2026 , bringing together the full value chain at a time when clarity, visibility and commercial momentum are essential.
British artisan cheesemonger cheesegeek has partnered with Big Potato Games to launch ‘The Robin’ - a new festive cheese and games gift box - in time for gifting and hosting season, as it seeks to get more consumers engaged with the speciality cheese sector. The box combines a selection of award-winning British cheeses - including Yoredale, Lincolnshire Red, Keen’s Extra Mature Cheddar, Rollright and Long Clawson Stilton - with one of three party games from Big Potato Games: Herd Mentality, P for Pizza or Tilt ‘n’ Shout. cheesegeek’s founder Edward Hancock said: “The Robin brings together two great British traditions - artisan cheese and playful games - offering a unique, experiential product for gifting or hosting this festive season. “It also, importantly, is another step towards bringing artisan cheese to more people up and down the country, whilst continuing to support independent British cheesemakers.” Edward added that The Robin is “the ultimate recipe for holiday fun”, combining a selection of cheesegeek’s deliciously moreish cheeses with laugh-out-loud party games to bring consumers together for an evening of “laughter, questionable tactics and the kind of light-hearted chaos that only happens at Christmas”. The Robin is available to order directly from cheesegeek’s website now, with the price starting from £48.
The cheese and dairy industry stands at a crossroads. Pressures from sustainability legislation, supply chain volatility, and consumer behaviour shifts are reshaping the market at pace. At the same time, innovation, provenance, and craftsmanship are opening new avenues for growth. Against this backdrop, the International Cheese & Dairy EXPO (ICDEX) will return on 24–25 June 2026 with a new theme: Dairy Connect – Connecting Dairy’s Future. This theme signals a fresh commitment: to create the most comprehensive, collaborative, and commercially relevant event for the global dairy sector. Building on the prestige of the International Cheese & Dairy Awards (ICDA), ICDEX 2026 will unite retail, foodservice, artisan, and technical audiences under one roof – offering clarity of focus while strengthening the sense of community that makes the industry unique.
A Platform with Purpose Dairy Connect Ireland has been created to bring the sector together at a moment when alignment matters more than ever. Its mission is straightforward: to provide a forum where the future of Irish dairy can be shaped collectively rather than in isolated pockets. The April event will set the tone. It will gather producers and decision-makers for a programme of insight-led sessions, technical discussions, curated tastings and practical workshops. It is designed not as a conference, but as a working platform—a space where commercial strategy meets sector-wide ambition. The intention is to highlight the depth of Irish capability while giving businesses the tools and relationships needed to navigate the years ahead.
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A Platform with Purpose Dairy Connect Ireland has been created to bring the sector together at a moment when alignment matters more than ever. Its mission is straightforward: to provide a forum where the future of Irish dairy can be shaped collectively rather than in isolated pockets. The April event will set the tone. It will gather producers and decision-makers for a programme of insight-led sessions, technical discussions, curated tastings and practical workshops. It is designed not as a conference, but as a working platform—a space where commercial strategy meets sector-wide ambition. The intention is to highlight the depth of Irish capability while giving businesses the tools and relationships needed to navigate the years ahead.
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