The impact of First Milk’s recent focus on its core customers was further emphasised last week as they received the prestigious Supplier of the Year award from their largest fresh milk customer, Nestlé UK & Ireland.
Picking up the award from Dame Fiona Kendrick, outgoing First Milk CEO Mike Gallacher said: “This Supplier of the Year award recognises the strength of the partnership between Nestlé and First Milk.
“Nestlé have provided huge support to both the business and our British Dairy Farmers over the most challenging two years many can remember.
“Together we have brought best practice to the industry, including programs such as our joint Next Generation Farmer Program. In addition, winning the Quality award speaks volumes about the work done by our British Farmers and supply chain team every day of the year.”
Robin Sundaram, Responsible Sourcing Lead - Milk Buyer, Nestlé UK & Ireland said: “These awards reflect the outstanding levels of service and quality that we receive from First Milk as well as First Milk’s willingness to work with us on long-term initiatives to drive environmental and social sustainability.”
First Milk’s turnaround program has been based on a renewed focus on its core business and customers. The Supplier of the Year award follows the recent announcement of a new long term contract between Nestlé UK and First Milk.
