Guernsey Dairy to stop producing cheese

Guernsey Dairy has stopped producing cheese, officials have said.

The decision follows a condition assessment of the dairy in 2024, which found the factory did not have enough space for new machinery that was needed.

Stopping cheese production will free up space for other operations, which includes replacing milk packing and handling equipment, the dairy added.

Guernsey Dairy operations director Andrew Tabel said the dairy needed to focus on core operations as it holds a "special position" in the island's community.

The dairy said the final batch of cheese, which was made before Christmas, is expected to sell out by the end of the year.

Suppliers for the new milk system that will be installed in place of cheese equipment, will be submitting formal applications shortly, officials added.

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