Food manufacturing excellence awards
Wyke Farms are dairy company of the year
It was a successful night for the boss of Wyke Farms, as the Somerset firm was awarded the Food manufacturing dairy company of the year Oscar.
The award judges praised Wyke Farms’ commercial achievements and its commitment to sustainable production and environmental protection.
It now produces more than 14,000t of cheddar each year, making it the third largest business in this category.
Judges said: “Wyke Farms stood out and was such a well-rounded entry. It showed strong evidence of its achievements and activities across the board.”
Watch our exclusive video with Clothier to find out why he said winning the award was a “fantastic boost” for the Wyke Farms’ team, its brand and its green initiatives.
Other firms shortlisted were Windyridge Cheese Co and Dairy Crest.
PICTURE: The Wyke Farms team(c) receive the award from the editor of Food Manufacture magazine, Rick Pendrous (l) and award's host Julia Bradbury (r)
