Cniel maintains a close presence at regional level via the Criel
Serving as interprofessional anchors in the French dairy regions, the Criel implement and deploy the Cniel national strategy at regional level. They undertake a number of actions that are either common in nature or specific to the dairy context of the region. The Criel are essential regional actors and observatories. By ensuring the feedback of needs in the field, they inform reflections at the national level.
The Criel represent the Cniel at regional level
The 8 Criel are organised according to the geography of the French regions. They are specialised sections of Cniel and reflect the diversity of the French dairy sector.
Cniel is the sole interprofessional body for the dairy sector recognised by public authorities. The Criel, as branches of Cniel, are non-profit associations. Their members must be affiliated with one of the professional organisation members of Cniel.
The Criel are autonomous in their local initiatives while maintaining close ties with Cniel.
Implementing the policies and decisions of the Cniel at regional level in the following areas:
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Economic and milk quality observatories
The Criel monitor the economic production and the processing of milk at the regional level. The Criel also have the role of communicating information on different themes to the stakeholders in their region.
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Regional deployment and actions around the Carbon, Environment and Climate initiatives
The Criel are responsible for the regional implementation of the sector’s low-carbon initiatives, as well as actions related to climate change adaptation. The issue of generational renewal and the attractiveness of the sector’s professions is also at the forefront of the actions deployed by the Criel.
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Promotional actions for the sector and for dairy products
The Criel, in connection with many regional partners, ensure the impact and visibility of the dairy sector in the regions through major public events. The objective: to present a positive image of dairy products and the sector to strengthen consumer confidence.