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Cold brew coffee brand Hunt and Brew, owned by Brownes Dairy, has become the first Australian dairy company to set up manufacturing operations in the UK.

The company has acquired its former UK co-packing facility to support growing demand for its ready-to-drink coffee range.

The new site gives Hunt and Brew end-to-end control of production and logistics, enabling the brand to scale operations while maintaining quality standards.

Since its UK launch in 2024, Hunt and Brew has positioned itself as a low-sugar alternative in the ready-to-drink coffee category. Its products are available nationwide in Tesco stores and made with fresh British milk and no added sugar.

Brownes is also preparing to introduce a Hunt and Brew range made with Australian-grown coffee beans.

Brownes Dairy CEO Natalie Sarich-Dayton said: “This is a watershed moment for Brownes Dairy and a powerful vote of confidence in the Hunt and Brew brand. We are incredibly proud to be flying the flag for Australian dairy, combining our coffee expertise with fresh British milk to create a product that is truly unique.”

Sarich-Dayton added: “We’re thrilled to be the first to bring Australian speciality coffee to the UK on a mass scale. We’re not just launching another iced coffee; we’re setting a new standard for what consumers should expect from the category.”