From the cows at pasture, to delivering people world class cheeses, a butter too good for its own good and a perfect cream for desserts.
All of the above has been possible thanks to the Isle of Man Creamery and it’s cooperative.
In this Manx.News special report, in conjunction with Isle of Man Creamery, Charlie Morrey tells the story of the Isle of Man Creamery from its humble beginnings to present day.
From Pasture to People discusses the dairy industry, the sustainability as well as the question, what would dairy farming look like if the creamery didn’t exist in its current form.
Isle of Man Creamery
The dairy industry on island continues to work with the land and have sustainability at the forefront of its mind.
The Isle of Man Creamery was the first creamery in the United Kingdom to use fully recyclable cartons, and farmers that form part of the co-operative have won awards for their work in sustainability.
Unlike many creamery’s across the globe, the Isle of Man Creamery is in a fortunate position that all of its cow are grass-fed, which has proved to be a valuable marketing tool for overseas.
Pasture to People
All of the cows that produce milk for the creamery live a minimum of 200 days at grass a year, unlike many other dairy cows in other countries.
The creamery and its farmers pride themselves on the fact that none of the milk used is transported further than 15 miles to the creamery.
It being a co-operative means that the farmers producing milk for the creamery are the share-holders, there is no government ownership involved.
This Manx.News special report explains how important it is to not only the farmers, but the entire island that we continue to support the creamery and see it thrive for generations to come.
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