First Milk, headquartered in Glasgow and with seven manufacturing sites across England, Scotland and Wales, has secured a deal with a Texan fine foods retailer, for the export of Mull of Kintyre cheddar.
The order means that the premium Scottish cheddar is available for the key holiday season in the US, as Americans this week celebrate Thanksgiving, and begin to stock up for Christmas and New Year.
Fraser Brown, Sales Director – Export & Trading for First Milk' said: “Developing added value export sales is a key part of our business strategy, as we remain focused on driving more stable returns for our farmer owners. Despite the depressed market situation around the world, US markets are performing stronger, with quality cheddar selling for premium prices, and demand increasing year on year.
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