All Things invests in Yester Farm Dairies to scale cheese innovation

UK – All Things has announced an equity investment into its supply partner Yester Farm Dairies, aiming to support the growth of its cottage cheese range.

The brand was established as All Things Butter in 2023, and rebranded in January to reflect its expansion into the cheese category.

This latest investment will fund machinery upgrades and increase production capacity, aiming to create a stronger platform for future innovation.

All Things reported strong performance of its cottage cheese line in the 12 weeks since its launch, and highlighted Yester Farm Dairies’ shared ambitions for the category.

The cottage cheese range taps into growing interest in high-protein and low-fat dairy options, with cottage cheese recipes trending on social media and All Things noting an opportunity to modernise the category through innovation and quality improvements.

The investment into Yester Farm also centres around supporting domestic processing capacity, regional employment and UK supply chain resilience.

It marks the first step in the brand’s vertical integration strategy, aiming to build a more resilient British dairy industry. All Things’ entire supply chain and production is UK-based.

Simon McCreery, founder and MD of Yester Farm Dairies, said: “All Things has brought fresh energy into the category and connected with a younger, more food-engaged consumer in a way that is genuinely exciting”.

“Their ethos of supporting the primary producer really resonated with us as farmers ourselves, and we see real value in partnering with a business that combines cultural influence with a clear commitment to product quality, innovation and long-term category growth”.

Earlier this month, the company revealed a successful multi-million-pound funding raise, led by The Equity Studio, to support its international expansion.

Additionally, in 2024, the company successfully closed a seed funding round, raising £2.2 million to support its rapid expansion.

Led by co-founder Toby Hopkinson and advisor Gavin Youll, the funding round attracted investments from private equity firm Access Industries and consumer-focused investment firm Active Partners, among others.

The funding round follows a pre-seed funding round in September 2023, indicating the continued confidence in All Things Butter’s growth potential.

Alongside expanding its distribution network in the UK, the brand is set to tap into American and Middle Eastern markets with its international supply chain.

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