It is also a holder of the organic ‘Oscar’ issued by the Soil Association and the Good Dairy Award by Compassion in World Farming, the international welfare campaign group. Its own brand butter was recently named the ‘Best Dairy Butter’ option in the UK by Ethical Consumer Magazine, a publication which ranks consumer products based on factors including environmental impact, animals, politics, product sustainability and company ethos.

Graham said the wetlands at Bogglehole were planted with varieties to provide plenty of food for birds in the winter. The vegetation grew to a height of 3.5ft before toppling over when it provided shelter for small mammals. Hedges were left until March before being cut. Chris Wilfred Hughes took inspiration from familiar ingredients – fresh rosemary from his mother’s garden and bitter oranges in his father’s homemade marmalade – to create this zero abv aperitif. You’ll also find notes of tangy rhubarb and plenty of clove spice. Pair it with The Artisan Drinks Co’s Pink Citrus Tonic (one part Wilfred’s, two parts tonic) over ice for a refreshing spritz. Alc 0%The milk we bottle for you will come from cows who have never received antibiotic treatments. Antibiotics are only used when necessary and if this is the case, the cow’s milk is withdrawn from customer consumption entirely and will be fed to our calves. This ‘zero antibiotic’ status was achieved in 2020. Antibiotic resistance is a growing concern for all and this farming standard at Acorn Dairy reassures our customers, who are choose our milk, because they feel it is healthier for them.

Thank you for choosing Acorn Dairy organic milk for your family. Acorn Dairy milk is available in Morrisons & Waitrose in Yorkshire to Northumberland, many farm shops and to your doorstep in Darlington, Northallerton, Richmond, Barnard Castle, Aycliffe, Ripon, Harrogate, Durham & Gosforth. The ranking is the latest highlight for the northern, organic dairy, which last year won a Queen’s Award for Enterprise for sustainable development.

Taste of success for County Durham dairy

The end of March/ Beginning of April usually sees turnout. As always we are dependent on the weather but will keep you posted.

In 1998, as public awareness of the quality and traceability of the food we eat became more vocal, we decided to convert Garthorne Farm (360 acres) at Archdeacon Newton to Soil Association organic status. The wrap will simply go in with customers vegetable or garden waste and compost down with access to moisture & air, ultimately becoming soil after passing through a friendly worm!” By offering Acorn’s quality products, customers have remained loyal to Organic Dales. The milk is a favourite of many of Leeds’ top cafés due to its great taste and ability to froth, while the butter is an essential cooking and baking ingredient in any kitchen. All in all, it is a pleasure to endorse and supply produce from an award-winning organic dairy in the North!” The increasing use of pesticides, antibiotic residue awareness, cow welfare and the ‘horsemeat-gate’ scandal have all led to greater demand than ever for the Acorn Dairy range of organic products. Today, consumers across a wide part of the UK can benefit from doorstep deliveries, thanks to our network of distributors. Acorn Dairy products are also available direct from the following regional retail & organic home delivery providers:Organic’ doesn’t just mean being careful what we feed to our cows. It also means giving our cows the best possible conditions so they are happy in their surroundings. After all, happy cows mean healthy cows – and better quality milk!