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Lancashire, UK-based fourth-gen family cheesemaker Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses has acquired Hampshire Cheese Company. Founded in 2005, Hampshire Cheese Company’s handcrafted, continental-style soft cheeses Tunworth and Winslade will join the Butlers portfolio. Butlers has invested in its soft cheese capacity in the last two years, and under the deal, will become the largest independent soft cheesemaker in the UK. Matthew Hall, fourth-generation owner at Butlers, 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 Tunworth and Winslade is something we will be proud to nurture with their loyal customers.” He continued: “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”. Butlers’ ownership of Hampshire Cheese Company is effective immediately. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.