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Dairy Council

World Milk Day 2025

Sky High! Ulster University’s Sports Services team enjoy a refreshing glass of the ‘white stuff’ on the rooftop running track at Ulster University’s Belfast campus.

June 1st marks the 25th anniversary of World Milk Day, with this year we're celebrating the power of dairy as a nutrient-rich food and an important part of healthy, sustainable diets across the globe.

Along with calcium and protein, milk is rich in iodine and vitamins B2 and B12, while also providing fluid and electrolytes such as potassium.

Ian Stevenson, Chief Executive at the Dairy Council NI, commented:

“Milk is a naturally nutrient-rich choice that helps support active lifestyles and healthy diets. Today, we raise a glass in appreciation of our local dairy farmers and processors and their vital role in producing wholesome, nutritious food for communities here in Northern Ireland and around the world.”

Read more about about NI Dairy and dairy's nutritional benefits including for sport and activity.

Pictured L-R are Claire Gorman and Jonathan Allen