This week, Shaftesbury-based BV Dairy celebrates a significant milestone—one year since joining farmer-owned dairy cooperative, First Milk.
To mark the occasion, colleagues from BV Dairy and First Milk came together on Friday 14 February for a special tree-planting initiative at Woodhouse Farm in Trowbridge, home to First Milk member Lucy Noad. The team planted 365 trees—one for each day BV Dairy has been part of the First Milk family—demonstrating their shared commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.
Over the past year, BV Dairy and First Milk have successfully integrated, combining their expertise and building on their strengths. This collaboration has reinforced BV Dairy’s strong reputation for quality and customer service in food manufacturing and food service, while also exploring new opportunities in emerging markets such as gut health.
Reflecting on the past year, Greg Jardine, First Milk CFO and BV Business Unit Director, said:
“Bringing BV Dairy into the First Milk family has been a fantastic step forward for our business. We have seen first-hand the dedication, expertise, and passion of the BV Dairy team, and it has been great to work together to further strengthen the business and drive sustainable growth over the last 12 months. We look forward to building on this strong foundation in the years to come and have some exciting plans in the short term.”
Jardine continued: “This tree-planting initiative reflects our ongoing commitment to sustainability and the environment. As a farmer-owned cooperative, we recognise the importance of working in harmony with nature, and this project is just one of many ways we are making a positive impact.”
With a successful first year behind them, BV Dairy and First Milk look ahead to a future of innovation, collaboration, and continued growth.
