The winning of the Queen’s Award recognises Somerdale’s sustained growth and development in becoming a leading exporter of high quality British cheeses and dairy products to over 50 countries around the world – growth which has accelerated over the past six years with the company’s overseas earnings increasing by 73%.
Somerdale International is now in its 26th year of operation and has a turnover of over £32 million, of which exports represented c.94%. It provides an effective route to the international market for over 250 great tasting British cheeses made in some of the country’s leading creameries including traditional Cheddars, blue cheeses, flavoured cheeses and traditional hand-made, artisan cheeses. Today, it is the leading exporter of British cheese to the USA with shipments leaving for New York every week. While it has also grown its presence in key markets such as China and the Far East, the Caribbean, Australia and emerging markets such as the Middle East & North Africa and Brazil.
Commenting on the award Nairn Glen, Chairman of Somerdale International, said: "We are extremely proud to have won the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade. The Award is testament to the experience and expertise we have accumulated in more than 25 years of exporting to all parts of the globe; the skill and dedication of our staff; and the excellence of our partner suppliers who produce some of the very best British cheeses and dairy products.”
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