To promote and safeguard the common business interests of its members.

To establish and maintain good relations among those engaged in the dairy processing and distribution fields in the Atlantic provinces.

To enable united action on any matters affecting the welfare of the dairy trade in the Atlantic provinces area.

To speak with a united voice in dealings with governments, regulatory boards, at either the provincial or national level.

To identify or provide opportunities for training courses which will promote the development of the industry. These courses shall function on a user-pay basis.