First Milk
First Milk launches branded regenerative cheddar
The new cheese brand will be available in 200g recyclable retail packs and 2.5kg deli blocks.
First Milk agrees new whey partnership with Arla Foods Ingredients
The goal of the partnership is to produce a specialist whey protein powder at its Lake District Creamery.
First Milk members demonstrate commitment to regenerative farming
First Milk in Scotland announced that more than 90 per cent of its members have signed up to its regenerative farming programme.
First Milk and Ornua Foods UK agree to continue partnership
First Milk and Ornua Foods UK have agreed the renewal of their contractual partnership, which will see First Milk continuing to supply British cheddar to Ornua Foods UK on a long-term basis.
First Milk launches regenerative brand platform
First Milk has announced the launch of its new business extension Golden Hooves – a new on-farm milk and dairy vending franchise.
First Milk invests in Agricarbon
First Milk has invested in soil carbon measurement company, Agricarbon, acquiring a 5% stake in the business.
NMR and First Milk join forces as part of £21m digital dairy project
NMR and First Milk will work closely together in the provision and use of relevant data to improve dairy chain efficiency.
Digital dairy project awarded £21m of funding
Led by Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), the project aims to create 600 new jobs in South-West Scotland and Cumbria.
Roundup: Processing
Here is your roundup of the latest dairy processing news.
First Milk works with Star Refrigeration on new cheese chill plant
Star Refrigeration’s Azanechiller 2.0 will improve efficiency, enhance production throughput and future-proof First Milk’s Aspatria creamery site against upcoming legislation.
First Milk appoints Co-op’s CCO as non-executive director
First Milk has announced the appointment of Michael Fletcher as a non-executive director.
First Milk launches new project at Lake District Creamery to protect local watercourses
The scheme will see around 25-30 local First Milk farmer members voluntarily working with the co-operative to adjust their farming practices to reduce nitrate, phosphate and sediment discharge.
First Milk announces £12.5m investment in cheese & whey processing facilities
The investment takes First Milk’s total capital spend on manufacturing sites to around £30m since 2018.