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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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Family values.
Expert capabilities.

From day one, we’ve always put family and trust first – in everything we do. And as we’ve grown and expanded our offering, we’ve held on to those values just as firmly as we do to our high product standards.

Whatever we supply, it’s always fresh, always reliable and always the best in the business. Because we take our products seriously, but ourselves? Not so much.

We’re proud to be one of the UK’s largest independent, family-run dairies, serving businesses across the country. It means we can deliver big-scale, but we always keep it personal. Fresh by nature, friendly by choice.

A history
of freshness.

When it comes to business, being family-run gives you a certain perspective. It means we don’t think in quarters or years – we think in generations.

That long-term approach has helped us to build Freshways from a local milk wholesaler into a national supplier of next-day dairy deliveries. As you can see from our timeline, we’ve grown from strength to strength while staying true to our original values.

1990 Freshways is founded by the Hacking family as a milk wholesaler in Beckenham, South East London.
1998 Freshways takes over the Dairy Crest depot, giving us a bigger presence in London and the South East.
2004 Freshways continues to grow, acquiring more depots in the Midlands and the North.
2011 The acquisition of Aintree Dairies supports our continued growth in the North of England.
2015 Freshways opens a state-of-the-art distribution centre in Acton, West London, with easy access to the UK motorway network.
2022 Freshways becomes the UK’s third-largest liquid dairy supplier, using the scale and strength of our nationwide distribution network.
2023 Freshways launches a full range of dairy products including cheese, butter, yoghurts and desserts.
1990 Freshways is founded by the Hacking family as a milk wholesaler in Beckenham, South East London.
1998 Freshways takes over the Dairy Crest depot, giving us a bigger presence in London and the South East.
2004 Freshways continues to grow, acquiring more depots in the Midlands and the North.
2011 The acquisition of Aintree Dairies supports our continued growth in the North of England.
2015 Freshways opens a state-of-the-art distribution centre in Acton, West London, with easy access to the UK motorway network.
2022 Freshways becomes the UK’s third-largest liquid dairy supplier, using the scale and strength of our nationwide distribution network.
2023 Freshways launches a full range of dairy products including cheese, butter, yoghurts and desserts.
Fresh. Reliable.
Nationwide.
Our purpose

To bring freshness to UK businesses, one delivery at a time.

Our vision

To be the chosen dairy supplier for businesses across the UK.

Our promise

To deliver the freshest dairy next day, reliably and with a smile.

The freshest dairy, however you like it.

Freshness is our number one priority, but we know you need more. You also need choice. That’s why we’ve built a product range that’s as broad as it is tasty. From fresh milk and cream to cheese and yoghurts, desserts and eggs, our dairy selection has got everyone covered.
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Freshness at scale, delivered next day.

We’re a national business with local expertise. Whether you’re in London, Leeds, Glasgow or Cardiff, you’ll get the same Freshways quality, delivered next day. It’s what we do.
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Serving the UK dairy industry nationwide

We deliver next-day to businesses across the UK, with a network designed for freshness. Our nationwide depots and state-of-the-art distribution hubs mean we can keep dairy cold, compliant and on time – every time.

We’re proud to serve customers from the South East to Scotland, with the same reliable delivery promise and personal service.