The UK's largest producer of milk and butter has issued a warning that the UK is "on the edge" of a dairy shortage amidst the rising cost of butter.
Arla Foods, the owner of Lurpak and Cravendale Milk, has warned that a chronic shortage of workers has forced dairy farmers to cut back on production. The dairy brand has said that the shortfall has had a knock-on effect on dairy prices, which are set to soar further amidst the cost of living.
The warning is the latest blow for shoppers who were left outraged over the cost of a tub of Lurpak butter in their local supermarket, with some finding a 1kg tub priced at over £9.
