Consumers

From the goodness of milk to the richness and variety of cheese and yogurt, the Irish dairy industry plays a vital role in meeting the health and nutritional needs of you and your family.

A visit to the chilled cabinet of your local supermarket gives a sense of the sheer variety of products and the contribution they make to our everyday diet.

Dairy products are naturally delicious and a natural source of many essential nutrients. For example, milk and yogurt are sources of protein, calcium, iodine and some of the B vitamins while cheese is also a source of these nutrients as well as phosphorous, vitamin A and zinc. Collectively, the dairy industry contributes a substantial proportion of the nutrient intake in the Irish diet.