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Dairy Crest admits to river pollution charges

The UK’s largest cheesemaking plant is facing a ‘substantial’ fine after admitting to causing 21 incidents of pollution and permit breaches.

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 2 min read
Dairy Crest admits to river pollution charges

The UKs largest cheesemaking plant is facing a substantial fine after admitting to causing 21 incidents of pollution and permit breaches. The charges against the Dairy Crest-owned Davidstow Creamery...

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