Top 100: Turnover at family-run cheese business is up by more than £34 million
A family business from Gloucestershire which produces cheese for the UK and overseas markets has grown its turnover by more than a third to £138.9 million in just a year.
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A family firm from Gloucestershire which produces Mozzarella and other cheeses for customers globally has said its turnover rose from £104.3 million to £138.9 million in its last financial year.
The Stonehouse-based operation said profit for the period was up from £2.15 million to £5.71 million and its move into a new £15 million production facility in July 2022 had gone well.
Dairy Partners appointed Cheltenham-based Pentadel Project Management in 2021 to design its new headquarters in the Stroud district town. The firm employs an estimated 180 staff.
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“This represents a major investment and a hugely important part of the group's growth plan," said Robert Peel, a director at the firm.
“We anticipate significantly improved operational performance through increased productivity (and) cost reduction.
“The group is focused on further consolidating the business by continuing to grow its position as key supplier to the large UK foodservice sector as well as rapidly expanding our expert business.”
Founded in 2007 Dairy Partners - one of the top 100 biggest businesses by turnover in Gloucestershire - describes itself as the largest independent family-owned cheesemaker in the UK.
Brands include Danscorella, Fiorello, Churn Valley, Casa Italiana and Izzimo and its products can be found in countries across Europe, Asia, America and the Far East.
Its annual accounts, just published, were for the year ending December 31 2022.
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