Lakeland Dairies has launched its annual Celebrate Green campaign which aims to highlight the importance their Irish provenance plays in crafting their dairy products which are enjoyed by chefs around the world.

The competition is free and quick to enter. Five runners-up will win a Lakeland Dairies’ hamper filled with Millac Gold Double, Creamy Pure Irish Butter and Real Dairy Whipping Cream. To enter visit here.

Jean Cattanach, marketing Controller at Lakeland Dairies, said: “Celebrate Green runs for the month of March every year with a focus on St Patrick’s Day on the 17th. It’s the time of year when take a moment to reflect on the values and quality of our dairy co-operative, and we’re excited to invite chefs to join us in celebrating our farming excellence and Irish provenance with this fun competition.”

In a survey of members by the Craft Guild of Chefs (2021), 97% of Chefs said it was important their dairy products come from farms where the cows can graze freely on grass.

A spokesperson said: “Lakeland Dairies’ farmers are experts in managing pastures as a nutritious feed for cows. Naturally grass-fed across the Island of Ireland, their cows feed on the lush green grass which is full of protein, omega-3, vitamins and minerals. Grass on the island of Ireland is also rich in the pigment Beta Carotene, which gives Lakeland Dairies’ products their rich natural yellow hue.”