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Ehrmann Cornish Dairy has unveiled plans for a £20 million investment in a new state-of-the-art chilled dessert production facility at the Trewithen Dairy site in Glynn Valley, Cornwall.

Scheduled to open in 2026, the facility will manufacture Ehrmann’s flagship ranges, including High Protein, Grand Desserts, and Robby, directly in the UK, reducing reliance on imports and strengthening supply chain resilience.

The company said the investment will support its UK growth strategy, enabling expansion into nationwide retail listings and greater flexibility to tailor products to local consumer preferences. The project will also create new opportunities in both innovation and manufacturing.

“This bold new chapter of Ehrmann Cornish Dairy reflects our ambition to grow a future-focused dairy business in the UK, based on innovation, sustainability and local sourcing,” said Ed Watts, chief commercial officer at Ehrmann Cornish Dairy. “By bringing together Ehrmann’s global experience with Trewithen’s strong regional roots, we’re in a great position to serve both retail partners and consumers with high-quality, home-produced dairy products.”

The news follows the merger of Ehrmann and the Cornish-based Trewithen Dairy, which created Ehrmann Cornish Dairy and combined one of Germany’s largest privately owned dairy companies with the UK’s Cornish dairy heritage. The business serves as the UK home to both brands.

Paul Berne, CEO of Trewithen Dairy, said: “This partnership strengthens our position as a leader in Cornish dairy while accelerating out reach nationwide. With new investment, innovation and manufacturing capability, we’re well placed to continue growing our national presence without losing sight of our Cornish heritage.”

Ehrmann Cornish Dairy is positioning itself as a key player in the UK dairy and chilled desserts market with investment in domestic production and a strengthened brand identity. This growth is already being reflected through increased distribution of Trewithen Dairy products in UK supermarkets.