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U.S. Dairy Pursues Opportunities in UK, EU

NMPF President and CEO Gregg Doud and Executive Vice Presidents Shawna Morris and Jaime Castaneda led a U.S. dairy leadership delegation to Europe the week of June 23 to promote U.S. dairy exports and push for greater market access.

NMPF Board Member and USDEC Vice Chair Alex Peterson, USDEC Chair Becky Nyman, and USDEC President and CEO Krysta Harden also headed up the delegation, offering perspectives as industry leaders.

The trip’s first leg in the United Kingdom featured farm visits and tours, where NMPF learned more about the British dairy industry’s sustainability ambitions, market considerations, competitiveness, and future opportunities for collaboration and engagement.

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