Brookside Dairy Ltd Recognised as Company of the Year – New Products Innovations Champion at the Africa Dairy Industry Awards 2026

KENYA – Brookside Dairy Ltd has been awarded the Company of the Year – New Products Innovations Champion at the Africa Dairy Industry Awards 2026, held on 17th April 2026 alongside the Africa Dairy Innovation Summit.

The recognition highlights the company’s continued leadership in product development, market responsiveness, and innovation within Africa’s dairy sector.

Founded in Kenya and now one of the largest dairy processors in East and Central Africa, Brookside Dairy has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, diverse dairy products tailored to evolving consumer preferences.

The company operates across multiple markets, including Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Ethiopia, supported by an extensive milk collection and distribution network that sources from over 160,000 farmers daily.

Brookside’s product portfolio reflects its innovation-driven strategy and commitment to value addition. Its core offerings include fresh pasteurised milk, ultra-high temperature (UHT) milk, extended shelf-life milk, and powdered milk.

The company has also developed a wide range of fermented and cultured products such as yoghurt, mala (fermented milk), probiotic drinks, and flavoured dairy beverages designed to meet growing demand for functional and health-oriented nutrition.

In addition, Brookside has expanded into premium and convenience segments with products such as long-life cream, butter, cheese, and lactose-free milk options, catering to increasingly sophisticated urban consumers.

Its flavoured milk range and ready-to-drink dairy beverages have gained strong traction among younger demographics, while innovations in packaging, such as aseptic cartons and portion-sized packs, have improved accessibility and shelf stability.

A key driver of Brookside’s innovation success has been its investment in advanced processing technologies and research-driven product development.

The company continues to introduce new formulations aligned with global trends, including fortified dairy products enriched with vitamins and minerals, as well as low-fat and sugar-reduced alternatives in response to rising health awareness.

Market developments across East Africa have further reinforced Brookside’s growth trajectory. Increasing urbanisation, a growing middle class, and shifting dietary habits have significantly boosted demand for packaged and value-added dairy products.

Brookside has strategically positioned itself to capitalise on this trend by strengthening its cold chain logistics, expanding retail penetration, and enhancing brand visibility across both formal and informal markets.

Beyond commercial performance, Brookside Dairy plays a critical role in supporting the regional dairy ecosystem.

Through structured milk sourcing systems, farmer training programmes, and stable pricing mechanisms, the company contributes to improved livelihoods and sustainable milk production across its supply chain.

The Company of the Year –New Products Innovations Champion award recognises organisations that demonstrate exceptional creativity, adaptability, and impact in product development.

About the Africa Dairy Industry Awards

The Africa Dairy Industry Awards, held annually alongside the Africa Dairy Innovation Summit, celebrate excellence, leadership, innovation, and sustainability across the continent’s dairy value chain, from production and processing to technology, food safety, value addition, and market development.

Categories include Dairy Industry Persons of the Year (such as Most Influential Dairy Person, Chief Executive Officer of the Year), Dairy Product Innovations of the Year, Dairy Processor of the Year, and others for cooperatives, investments, and commercial farms.

The awards recognise outstanding contributions by individuals, organisations, and projects, bringing together farmers, processors, cooperatives, researchers, policymakers, and investors to promote best practices and greater competitiveness in the sector.

Full details are available at https://africadairysummit.com/awards/.

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