Case study
Tom Parker Creamery secured a £750,000 equity Investment from the South West Investment Fund enabling them to relocate to a larger facility and increase production capacity.
| Region/Nation | South West |
|---|---|
| Sector | Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing |
| Programme | South West Investment Fund |
| Partner |
Based in Wincanton, Somerset, Tom Parker Creamery is a producer of free-range milks and creams from British grass-fed herds. They produce natural, fully traceable, and sustainable dairy products, with a unique free-range vitamin enriched whole milk; a flavoured free-range milk range; and free-range cream products.
The business serves several of the major retailers including Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, and Ocado. It has also won various awards including a Great Taste Award (2024), The Farm Shop & Deli Best Product (2024), International Cheese & Dairy Awards; Best Health Drink (2021) and the Great British Food Awards (2022 and 2021).
The £750,000 equity investment led by Maven Capital Partners, supported the relocation to a larger facility, allowing for a significant increase in production capacity as the company continues to grow its customer base. The funding also provided additional working capital, enabled the business to increase its headcount, and supported further product development.
We’re extremely excited to be working with Maven and the South West Investment Fund to help take our business to the second phase of our growth plan. With the current rise in awareness of ultra-processed foods, our range of award-winning products made with free-range British whole milk and natural ingredients mean we’re well positioned to satisfy consumer demands in this area. With this support, the investment enables us to deliver our ambitious plans and meet the rising demands from major retailers and consumers. - Rob Yates CEO of Tom Parker Creamery
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