Cornish clotted cream has reached Australia thanks to a partnership between the oldest clotted cream company in the world and a dairy exporter.
Rodda’s has teamed up with Somerdale International, an exporter of British cheese and dairy products, to take the authentic taste of Cornish clotted cream to Australia.
The first deliveries of the famous Cornish product are set to reach the shores of Australia this week.
The Rodda family have been making Cornish clotted cream on the same site for five generations using the same cooking method for over 125 years. It is made solely from local Cornish milk.
The authenticity of the Rodda’s Cornish Clotted Cream is recognised by its holding of a Protected Designation of Origin status – a European Union award designed to protect traditional, regional foods against imitation.
Di Jones, head of Somerdale’s Australian operations, who is currently in discussion with a number of retail and foodservice customers on their stocking the clotted cream said: “The quality and taste of Rodda Cornish Clotted Cream combined with its PDO provenance means that there is nothing quite like it in Australia.
“At Somerdale, we are seeing a growing demand in Australia for premium products with a distinctive taste and authentic provenance. Although customers will naturally look to purchase Australian produce if they can, they are willing to try imported products if there isn’t a comparable locally produced product.”
Rodda’s Managing Director, Nicholas Rodda, comments: “When my great-great-grandmother started making Cornish clotted cream in her farmhouse kitchen over 125 years ago the idea of sending our Cornish delicacy to Australia would be something she would never have dreamed of.
“As a family business, we are delighted that our Cornish clotted cream will help to bring a taste of Cornwall to the cream tea in Australia.”
