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[03.09.2021]

We’re delighted to introduce our two new bread suppliers, P & V Bakers and Breaking Bread!   Perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even just a snack, bread is one of our most popular products, so we’re excited to be teaming up with two local bakeries to deliver fresh, tasty loaves to our customers.   […]

[29.04.2021]

We have been passionate about farming since the 1920’s, and since converting to organic farming in 1992, we’ve been striving for greater sustainability.   In April 2021, we were honoured to receive a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development. Having Her Majesty and the Prime Minister recognise not only our hard work so far […]

We are delighted to announce that we have won a Queen’s Award for Enterprise for sustainable development, thanks to our commitment to low-carbon, organic practices on our farm in Archdeacon Newton, near Darlington, and farming collaborations in North Yorkshire.   We’re a family business, run by directors (and siblings) Caroline Bell and Graham Tweddle, and […]

[09.04.2021]

Thankfully, some things are unaffected by human viruses. Cows and grass are two of them! On Thursday we enjoyed a highlight of our farming year… Spring Turnout for our ladies.   Since early November, when the fields became too wet and the grass stopped growing, our cows have been cared for inside and have been […]

[03.03.2021]

It’s safe to say there’s never a dull moment at Acorn Dairy, so with the Covid-19 pandemic putting a pause on our usual family-friendly open days, we thought we’d share an insight into exactly what happens during 24 hours on the farm.   So, what does a typical day at Acorn Dairy involve?   When […]