Our Story

Passionate about quality

Shaun and Rebecca Young established The Estate Dairy in 2016, a family-run business focused on high-quality dairy farming. With an unwavering commitment to excellence, we source the finest milk and cream directly from our partner farms in Somerset, ensuring that every product we create is of the highest quality.

Our manufacturing facility, located on the historic Cholmondeley Estate in Cheshire, produces our award-winning Cultured Butter and Greek inspired Yoghurt. These products stand out in the market for their unique flavours and exceptional quality, earning us recognition and numerous accolades.

At The Estate Dairy, we are driven by a passion for dairy farming and a love for creating exceptional products. Our journey of innovation, growth, and excellence continues as we strive to set new benchmarks in the dairy industry.

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Dedicated to exceptional dairy

Innovation is at the heart of everything we do at The Estate Dairy. As one of only five family-run dairy businesses in the UK to achieve B Corp certification, we’re committed to responsible, sustainable practices rooted in integrity and care.

We proudly use traditional farming methods and ensure all of produce is entirely free from bovaer, reflecting our dedication to animal welfare and product purity. We were the first UK dairy to introduce large-format glass containers into retail, launched in partnership with M&S and setting a new benchmark for sustainability in the industry.

Additionally, we pioneered the use of refillable milk kegs for the food service sector, reinforcing our mission to reduce waste and lead the way in eco-conscious innovation.

The Team

The Estate Dairy are a family business, owned by joint directors and husband and wife team Shaun and Rebecca Young. Shaun worked in the coffee industry for 5 years prior to founding The Estate Dairy in 2016. For Rebecca, it’s a little closer to home as her family were dairy farmers throughout her childhood. Joining Shaun and Rebecca is Andrew, Rebeccas’s brother, who heads up The Estate Dairy Cultured Butter productions and brings 8 years of experience working in butter production.

With a dedicated team of over 50 skilled professionals, our operations are guided by a commitment to quality and safety. Our products are all accredited to BRC or SALSA standards, showing our commitment to quality.