Cooils Dairy has announced that it will cease its milk round deliveries, bringing an end to more than 75 years of serving the southern community with locally processed and bottled milk.
The decision follows much discussion and consideration within the family business with the change allowing them to focus fully on the farming side of its operation and the need for significant investment if they were to continue retailing.
“We’ve been proud to provide fresh, locally produced milk to our customers for many years,” Juan Hargraves said. “While it is the right time for us to refocus on farming, we’re grateful for the loyalty and support we’ve received from our community.”
Creamery
Cooils Dairy has been a long-standing member of the Isle of Man Creamery farmers cooperative for many years. Even while bottling its own milk, the business has continued to send milk to the Creamery and benefit from cooperative membership.
The business now sends approximately 80% of the milk produced to the Creamery per annum.
From February 1, all milk produced by Cooils Dairy will be supplied to the Isle of Man Creamery, where it will be processed, packaged, and distributed as part of the Creamery’s island-wide doorstep delivery rounds to residential, retail and catering customers.
“We’ve loved our time delivering to our customers and building relationships within the community.” Juan added.
“We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has supported us over the years, and we’re sure to still bump into you all around the South!”
Cooils Dairy will be making its last deliveries to customers on January 31 2026.