First Milk has announced its largest single capital investment project to date at its Lake District Creamery in Cumbria.
The brand said it reinforced the co-operative’s long-term commitment to British cheese production, its farmer members and the wider Cumbrian economy.
The £16.8m investment project will result in the replacement of existing cheese vats with larger ones as part of a significant upgrade to the creamery’s production capabilities.
Once complete, the investment will increase production capacity by a further 20%.
It follows previous investment totalling £30m at the site in recent years.
The multimillion-pound project will span two financial years and is designed to support the efficient production of high-quality cheddar and dairy ingredients.
The brand added that it would strengthen the creamery’s long-term operational resilience and future growth potential.
“As a farmer-owned co-operative, we are focused on creating long-term value through efficient, resilient and high-quality dairy production,” said Stefan Mason, cheese business unit director at First Milk. “Increasing the capacity and capability of the site will help us meet growing market demand, strengthen operational performance and support future growth across the business.
“Lake District Creamery is a strategically important site for First Milk, and this investment ensures it remains well positioned for the future.”
The creamery has also recently benefited from investments linked to First Milk’s strategic whey protein partnership with Arla Foods Ingredients, supporting growing global demand for high-protein dairy products.
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