Cream o’ Galloway’s shift to Yorkshire sparks debate, but the firm insists it’s about sustainability, not a Scotland-England divide
Masham: So, Cream o’ Galloway, the Scottish ice cream brand, is making a big move to Yorkshire. They were bought by Brymor last year and are relocating their manufacturing site. The company says this change will help them use better equipment and improve efficiency.
First Minister John Swinney mentioned that the Scottish Government wants to chat with them about keeping some production in Scotland. But the managing director, Paul Hodgson, is clear that he doesn’t see this as a Scotland versus England thing. He feels they’re all part of Great Britain.
Hodgson shared that they’ve had to make some tough decisions, including redundancies, but they’re committed to keeping the brand alive. The logo will change slightly, but the name will stay the same. He’s a Scotsman at heart, running this dairy business in North Yorkshire.
They’re still going to sell and distribute their ice cream in Dumfries and Galloway and beyond. The production will happen at Brymor’s farm, so they’re not completely cutting ties with Scotland.
Hodgson also pointed out that the previous owners were ready to shut down the business, but Brymor stepped in to save it. He acknowledged that the old equipment was falling apart and needed a lot of repairs, which just wasn’t feasible anymore.
While some folks might not like the decision, he believes it’s necessary for the brand’s future. He mentioned that anyone could have bought the business when it was up for sale, but it was in such rough shape that not many were interested.
