CornwallLive readers are up in arms after news was shared that a traditional Cornish brand has been sold to a German firm. Trewithen Dairy, a renowned producer of Cornish clotted cream, has been acquired by Ehrmann, a prominent German dairy company.
Trewithen Dairy at Greymare Farm in the Glynn Valley has been established and owned by the Clarke family since 1976. Clotted cream lovers have their say in our comments section and while some see the bright side, please don’t. by selling.
One said such a sale was “never a good thing” and others speculated it would soon move to Germany, leaving Cornwall with one less clotted cream maker. Read on to find out what CornwallLive readers had to say about the sale.
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DAVIDKC writes: “I hope they continue to make a proper clotted cream; much better than the solids that the bigger brand makes these days.”
Dk_redruth thinks: “Selling to foreign ownership is never a good thing. Unfortunately there is almost nothing left in this country.” Pussinbootz notes: “Rowes pasties haven’t been Cornish for some time either, probably not anymore, business is business.” Cheriese Otley agrees: “It’s still being made in Cornish and creating more jobs.”
Woody_1961 disagrees: “Foreign ownership is a fantastic thing. It shows that a global company wants to invest in the UK. Much more evidence of that since Brexit.”
Teapot2 concerned: “I’m pretty sure I can predict the future. In about six months, production will be quietly moved to Germany (citing cost issues), all jobs will be lost and the factory will be declared a “brownfield”. buy because now that the factory has been sold they don’t have a job. Cadburys did the same in Bristol!’
Triggerandhisdoggo is looking forward to it: “I’ve never tried German cakes and puddings, but me and my dog loved trying them!”
Again Facebook Stephen Bricknell says: “So now we have German Cornish clotted cream, so what’s next, CornwallLive broadcasting from Iceland?” Gary Bilkey agrees: “It’s the same old thing. Every successful business will always be bought by foreign investors. We keep nothing in this country.”
Sue Sainsbury writes: “What’s wrong with you naysayers? The article says the factory remains, so it’s still Cornish cream! I’m glad overseas companies are investing in Cornwall, it’s positive IMO.” Rosie Blowman agrees: “They also said 260 jobs at Trewithen will be secured for the future, while more jobs could be created to accommodate its plans for a £20 million expansion.” Why do sad people react to this? It’s good news!”
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Jeremy Gist says: “So they said no one will want to invest in Cornwall after Brexit, still Cornish and a massive cash injection, so it’s not all negative.”
Tom Walvin is also happy: “They will still make their normal products, they will still make their signature products. Just because the executive management is German doesn’t mean they will change products!”
The dairy, located in the Glynn Valley, will undergo an expansion to start making cakes and puddings, which are among the specialties Ehrmann exports to the UK market. Ehrmann executives expect Trewithen Dairy to contribute up to 15 percent of its annual global sales.
They also assured that 260 positions at Trewithen will be retained with the potential for further jobs to be created to support its £20m expansion drive.
Olliewilks likes the news: “How can this be anything but good news for Cornwall. The dairy is expanding and bringing more jobs to the area. A success story and yet people still complain. – unbelievable.” woody_1961 agrees: “Great news for Liskeard, great news for Cornwall. FANTASTIC!”
Cornishbusiness says: “This has been happening since Trewithin stopped distribution to small businesses in Cornwall with three days notice. Sadly for many of us we ended up having to use national suppliers rather than local ones. It’s a real shame, another Cornish business now focused on a national opportunity rather than what’s best for Cornwall, although the extra jobs will be welcome.”
How do you perceive this news? Are you worried that your favorite clotted cream might lose its flavor? Have your say in our comments section.