CHEESE and milk producer Dairy Crest said yesterday it was continuing to pass on higher milk costs to customers as inflationary pressure showed no signs of abating.

By Neil Hodgson DAIRY foods group Dairy Crest served up a strong set of results for the year to March 31, including its Merseyside sites. Sales rose 20% to pounds 1.57bn and pre-tax profits were 2% ahead at pounds 66m.

Clover and Cathedral City firm Dairy Crest said yesterday it had passed on higher overheads to consumers after milk costs rose by a third on last year.

By Graeme Evans Clover and Cathedral City firm Dairy Crest said yesterday that it was in the process of implementing price increases across most of its products.

UK-based Dairy Crest has reported that it expects full year trading to be in line with expectations due to strong growth from some of its key brands, including Cathedral City cheese, Country Life spreadable butter, and Frijj yogurt.