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UK-based cheese and butter wholesaler, Millbrook Dairy, has secured £4 million in funding to expand its business in Europe. The funds, secured through Santander bank, will support Millbrook's plans to increase sales. Millbrook's cheese and butter products are sold to cheese specialists, manufacturers and retailers in the UK and Europe – mostly in the Netherlands, Ireland, Belgium, Germany and Poland – and around 20% of its sales come from its overseas exports, which the company plans to double over the next three years According to Millbrook, the expansion growth plans are being propelled by an increase in sales from its office in the Netherlands, which sources cheeses locally and sells to Dutch and other European markets. Kevin Beer, Millbrook Dairy co-owner and director, said: “We are delighted to be working with Santander UK as our banking partner as we embark on the next exciting phase in our journey. The £4 million funding package it has provided will enable us to amplify and accelerate our growth, allowing us to expand our range, volumes and market reach both domestically and in our export markets overseas.” Steve Tyers, relationship director at Santander UK, added: “We are proud to have become Millbrook Dairy’s banking partner, supporting the next phase of its growth strategy. Our funding package will help this entrepreneurial business expand further in the European and UK markets, and we look forward to working together to deliver growth globally.”