Name: Dolly Ear tag: 604116 Age: 5.5 years old Breed: Norwegian Red Cross Likes: An ear rub and back scratch Dislikes: Being alone Moo, I’m Dolly! I am a Norwegian Red Cross cow and am quite easy to spot with my huge hairy ears. My daughter, Jarko, has not inherited my extra large […]
Now that we’re in December, the countdown to Christmas can officially begin… From the main feast to the treats we leave out for Father Christmas, food is a massive part of the festive experience. When stocking up your fridge, choosing local (and hopefully organic) retailers, such as ourselves, will support the local economy and […]
We’re delighted to introduce our two new bread suppliers, Breaking Bread and P & V Bakers! Perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even just a snack, bread is one of our most popular products, so we’re excited to be teaming up with two local bakeries to deliver fresh, tasty loaves to our customers. […]
We’re delighted to introduce our two new bread suppliers, P & V Bakers and Breaking Bread! Perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even just a snack, bread is one of our most popular products, so we’re excited to be teaming up with two local bakeries to deliver fresh, tasty loaves to our customers. […]
We have been passionate about farming since the 1920’s, and since converting to organic farming in 1992, we’ve been striving for greater sustainability. In April 2021, we were honoured to receive a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development. Having Her Majesty and the Prime Minister recognise not only our hard work so far […]
We are delighted to announce that we have won a Queen’s Award for Enterprise for sustainable development, thanks to our commitment to low-carbon, organic practices on our farm in Archdeacon Newton, near Darlington, and farming collaborations in North Yorkshire. We’re a family business, run by directors (and siblings) Caroline Bell and Graham Tweddle, and […]
Thankfully, some things are unaffected by human viruses. Cows and grass are two of them! On Thursday we enjoyed a highlight of our farming year… Spring Turnout for our ladies. Since early November, when the fields became too wet and the grass stopped growing, our cows have been cared for inside and have been […]
It’s safe to say there’s never a dull moment at Acorn Dairy, so with the Covid-19 pandemic putting a pause on our usual family-friendly open days, we thought we’d share an insight into exactly what happens during 24 hours on the farm. So, what does a typical day at Acorn Dairy involve? When […]
We’re passionate about sharing our products as far and wide as possible – and through our wonderful wholesalers, cafes, restaurants and coffee shops from Berwick to Buckinghamshire have access to Acorn Dairy goodness. If you’re a business owner who’s considered working with a wholesaler, here’s why you should take the leap… Products straight […]
We may be best known for our award-winning milk, but we’re also proud to work with several local & small scale, independent suppliers to provide other essentials as part of our doorstep rounds, with our product list constantly growing. Here’s a guide to our newest additions, as well as some of our well-known and […]