Wyke Farms
The City Food Lecture 2022 put farmers at the forefront of sustainability action
Ash Amirahmadi argued that there is a compelling argument for the whole supply chain to reconnect with farmers who will become increasingly important in the fight to feed people whilst protecting the planet.
Roundup: Dairy products
Here is your roundup of the latest end product news.
Wyke Farms launches world’s first carbon-neutral Cheddar
Ivy’s Vintage Reserve is a premium cheddar with pioneering sustainability credentials and carbon neutral status.
Wyke Farms introduces five pillar ‘Net Positive Farming’ scheme
Wyke Farms has announced details of its new ‘5 pillar’ scheme called ‘Net Positive Farming’ which is designed to encourage and financially reward dairy farmers who show evidence of on-farm sustainable practise.
Working with the environment
British cheese maker Wyke Farms’ study showed its carbon footprint was much lower than either the UK or the world average, but what did it do about its flatulating cows?
Eating Somerset Cheddar could reduce carbon footprint
Wyke Farms’ ‘Net Positive Farming’ sustainability study finds that eating cheddar from Somerset could cut consumers’ cheese consumption carbon footprint by 55%.
Wyke Farms supports FareShare South West to help children facing food insecurity
Wyke Farms is delivering the first of six contributions to FareShare South West who are partnering with Feeding Bristol to deliver food this summer across the South West of England.
Spanish-inspired fresh white cheese wins Best British Cheese
La Fresca Margarita from Feltham’s Farm has won Best British Cheese at the 2021 Virtual Cheese Awards national final.
Wyke Farms records highest turnover in company history
Wyke Farms, the UK’s largest independent cheese producer and producer of renewable energy, has filed accounts for financial year ending March 2020 showing the company’s highest turnover to date.
The cheese and the music
Worthy Farm’s new Worthy Farm Reserve Cheddar is made with milk produced from the cows that spend most of the year grazing on the site of the world-famous Glastonbury music festival in the UK. As part of the launch, there is a promotion on-pack and in stores to win tickets to the next festival, which is now scheduled for 2022. I think it’s a nice reminder that out there, beyond lockdowns and vaccinations, there will be a time when we can all get together in muddy fields and listen to music.
Wyke Farms announces completion of export centre
Wyke Farms has announced the completion of its new export ‘centre of excellence’ based in Wincanton, Somerset.
Wyke Farms launches new export brand
Wyke Farms’ new brand has been developed to target the emerging and rapidly growing Asian market.
Wyke Farms appoints new chairman
Second generation cheesemaker John Clothier is retiring as chairman after 70 years of duty to the family business; Paul Hardwick is to take over the official role and title.
Wyke Farms announces partnership with Westland Cheese
Wyke Farms, the UK’s largest independent cheese producer and producer of renewable energy, has announced a working partnership with Westland Cheese.