Lancashire-based cheesemaker Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses has announced that it has acquired Hampshire Cheese Company for an undisclosed sum.
Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses said it had “invested significantly” in its soft cheese capacity in the last two years, producing own-label and branded soft cheeses like Button Mill and Kidderton Ash. The fourth-generation family business currently stocks a range of blue cheese, goat’s cheese and “fridge staples” such as Red Leicester and Double Gloucester.
Artisan cheesemaker Hampshire Cheese Company was founded in 2005 by Stacey Hedges and is home to Tunworth and Winslade cheeses, two continental-style soft cheeses used by chefs, Michelin restaurants and independent retailers.
Matthew Hall, fourth-generation owner at Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses, said: “Bringing two incredible cheeses like Tunworth and Winslade into our family is super exciting and consistent with our soft cheese strategy.
“The quality and reputation that Stacey and her team have established for Tunsworth and Winslade is something we will be proud to nurture with their loyal customers.
“Over the years, Stacey has shared our mission to drive the British cheese renaissance in the UK and we are privileged to bring Tunworth and Winslade into our family, continue on that journey and get more of the amazing cheeses being made in Britain, to more people.”
