Long Clawson Dairy
One of only six dairies in England where Stilton cheese is manufactured, Long Clawson Dairy was founded in 1911 by 12 farmers from the Vale of Belvoir.
The company has prospered and today is supplied by over 40 farms, all from within the Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire area. As Stilton is protected by a PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) it can only be made with milk from these counties. Long Clawson Farms range in size, producing between 350,000 to over 4 million litres of milk per year.
The dairy employs about 200 people and produces 6,700 tonnes of cheese in 60 varieties every year. Exports account for about 20% of the company's business. The company had a turnover of about £54m in 2008.
Long Clawson Dairy was awarded a total of 11 trophies at the International Cheese Awards 2011, which took place at the Nantwich Show in Cheshire, including 'Reserve Champion UK' and 'Reserve Supreme Champion' for the Dairys 'Blue Stilton'.
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