Fresh by nature.

From our humble beginnings as a small milk wholesaler in 1990, we’ve grown to the UK’s third-largest liquid dairy supplier.
Freshways remains an independent, family-run business serving up excellence with a splash of heart. We have the infrastructure, but we’ve lost none of what got us here. We remember people’s names, we’re quick to respond, and when you’re in a jam, we mobilise the rescue party.
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Business opportunities

FRESH WAYS TO DO BUSINESS

When late dairy deliveries disrupt your business, and every night there’s frustration curdling in your stomach, just know there’s a better way to do things. We’re laser-focused on getting you the freshest product in the fastest time possible. That’s why Freshways are the UK’s most dependable dairy supplier.
We also offer wholesale and retail distribution, dairy product processing, bulk supply, own brand labelling, product development, and brand packaging across London and the UK.

Business opportunities

SPEED, OUR GREATEST STRENGTH

We supply wholesalers and manufacturers because they know we have the infrastructure to support their volume. But we don’t stop there. We serve bakeries, cafes, hotels and retailers, from large franchises to independent stores. Whatever size you are, we’re straight from the farm and into the cup within hours. 

Processing sites

Our Locations

From 1991 in Hendon to 1999 in Acton, we started small and steady. Since then, we’ve expanded quicker than a queue for Sunday morning coffee. With dairies and fulfilment centres all across the UK, our interconnected network allows us to deliver with speed to the bustling cities, vibrant towns, sleepy villages, and luscious countrysides that house our ever-expanding client base.

TIMELINE

Our Origin Story

  • 1991

    In the beginning.

    We purchased milk from Express Dairies delivering to retailers & cafes in Hendon, London.
  • 1999

    8 years later.

    We moved to Acton, knowing we could finally process our own milk.
  • 2001

    The end of the beginning.

    We produced our first-ever batch of milk and quickly met a demand of 500,000 litres per week.
  • 2007

    Overflowing with orders.

    A much-needed upgrade increased our capacity to a staggering 8.4 million litres per week.
  • 2012

    Beyond liquid.

    We installed a pouch-filling line to process over 1.5 million litres per week into pouches.
  • 2014

    Recognisable growth.

    We’re awarded Top Track 250 in the Sunday Times.
  • 2017

    Bringing the heat. 

    A new pasteuriser increased our capacity by 2.8 million litres per week.
  • 2020

    Base camp. 

    We move up to 3rd in the Grocer’s 2020 milk ranking.
  • 2022

    Heroes unite. 

    We merge with Medina Dairy.
  • 2023

    Building for the future.

    We acquire  the Kent Dairy Company.
  • 2024

    A Bold Move.

    We acquire Milk & More. A prominent online milk delivery service, delivering to over 250,000 households in the UK.
  • 2024

    Seizing New Opportunities.

    We acquire Coultons. Saving over 100 jobs and strengthening our position in the bread market.
  • 2024

    Strengthening Our Portfolio.

    We acquire Totally Welsh. Their commitment to quality and sustainability aligns perfectly with our values and will allow us to better serve our customers with an expanded range of products while supporting local Welsh farmers.

Numbers

Fresh Facts

  • #1

    Over the two decades providing the freshest dairy products on the market.

  • 8 million

    Litres of milk produced per week.  That would fill almost 3 Olympic-sized swimming pools!

  • 1990

    Over two decades, we have been providing the freshest dairy products on the market. 

  • 7pm

    Fast and flexible, we offer next-day delivery until 7pm.

  • 90%

    We supply 90% of England and Wales with our dairy products.

Environment

IT’S TIME TO SHAKE THINGS UP

From sourcing to processing to packing and distribution, we’re slashing emissions by carefully monitoring  every step of the journey. Our new sustainability initiatives and standards are above the Red Tractor Gate accreditation level.

  • Our farms

    You herd it hear first! We supply only the highest-quality milk  from UK Red Tractor and BRC-accredited farms. Working with our farmers, we continue to support animal, health and welfare, and biodiversity.

  • sustainability

    We work hand in hand with our farmers to  help meet our shared sustainability goals.  By fostering collaboration, we can Think Fresh,  Act Fresh and Sell Fresh, tackling sustainability together.

FRESHWAYS TO GET THE GOODS

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Join us for a fresh taste and a fresh take on just about everything dairy. 
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