Delamere Dairy
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| Company type | Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food processing |
| Founded | Cheshire, United Kingdom (1985) |
| Founders | Roger and Liz Sutton |
| Headquarters | Knutsford, United Kingdom |
| Products | Dairy products |
| Website | delameredairy.co.uk |
Delamere Dairy is a UK-based company founded in 1985, producing goats milk and other dairy products such as cheeses and yoghurts, sold in supermarkets and other outlets nationally as well as in Ireland, Italy, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Middle East and Caribbean.[1][2] Delamere Dairy is a member of a British Cheese Board.[3]
History[edit]
Delamere Dairy was founded with the purchase of 3 goats by Liz & Roger Sutton in Delamere forest in 1985.
Delamere Dairy works with goat farms across the UK, and co-packers across the UK and Europe making products to the company’s specifications. Products are sold in both the Delamere brand and supermarket owned labels by retailers and wholesalers throughout the UK. Delamere Dairy currently sells its products in 17 markets overseas.
In 2011 Delamere has opened its first overseas office in Hong Kong and was one of the first UK businesses with a permission to export liquid goats’ milk into Chinese market.[4]
Products[edit]
Goats milk is Delamere's primary product. They produce a whole, semi-skimmed and skimmed version of goats milk as an alternative to cows milk. Goats milk has become popular with consumers who have an intolerance to cows milk.[5]
Delamere's products include goat cheeses, yoghurts and butter. The goats milk is also available as UHT milk for longlife.
Delamere has launched a goats milk product for pets under the brand 'Toplife Formula'.[6] The range includes a formula for dogs, puppies, cats and kittens.
Controversies[edit]
In July 2022 an article published in The Independent alleged a supplier to Delamere Dairy was subjecting goats to "violence and neglect". Undercover footage showed lame goats struggling to access food and water points, animals in so much pain they were unable to walk properly and piles of dead goats rotting outside of sheds.[7] A spokesman for the RSPCA said "this footage is distressing to see and raises some serious concerns regarding the treatment of these goats" however Delamere Dairy denied there had been any breaches in animal welfare.[8]
Awards[edit]
In 2011 Delamere has received 'Farm Business of the Year' award at the Farm Business Food & Farming Industry Awards.[9]
In 2015 the farm has won Exporter of The Year award at the Food and Drink Federation Awards gala.[10]
In 2016 the company was awarded The Queen's Award for Enterprise for its international trade achievements.[11]
References[edit]
- ^ Barry, Chris (6 September 2007). "Delamere's award hope". Manchester Evening News. MEN Media. Retrieved 20 September 2009.
- ^ "Ethical shopping guide to Milk | Ethical Consumer". www.ethicalconsumer.org. 9 May 2018. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
- ^ Delamere Dairy Ltd – British Cheese Board
- ^ Tickle, Louise (2 June 2016). "Going global: the trials and tribulations of finding an export partner". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
- ^ Barker, Michael (5 July 2008). "Dairy intolerants boost goats milk sales 16.5%". The Grocer. William Reed Business Media. Archived from the original on 20 July 2011. Retrieved 10 September 2019.
- ^ "Delamere Top Life Cat Milk gets Tractor". The Grocer. William Reed Business Media. 21 March 2009. Archived from the original on 20 July 2011. Retrieved 10 September 2019.
- ^ "Goats 'shoved and neglected' at show farm that supplies M&S, Ocado, Asda and Morrisons". The Independent. 9 July 2022.
- ^ "North Yorkshire dairy farm denies campaigner abuse claims". BBC News. 12 July 2022.
- ^ "Cheshire dairy scoops farm business of the year award". www.shropshirestar.com. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
- ^ "FDF Awards 2015 Winners". Food and Drink Federation. Archived from the original on 16 September 2015.
- ^ "Delamere Dairy receives The Queen's Award for Enterprise". Knutsford Guardian. Retrieved 24 October 2019.