Stirling-based dairy reports 11% sales growth and £4.5m pre-tax profit for year to April 2026
Graham’s The Family Dairy has reported annual turnover of £172 million for the year ending April 2026, driven by continued investment, a focus on its family brand, and growth across both traditional and high-protein product ranges. The independent, Stirling-based dairy recorded an 11% increase in sales, up by more than £17m, with pre-tax profits of £4.5m.
The company said its expanding range appeals to health-conscious consumers and continues to drive growth across UK retailers, fuelled by demand for high-quality, natural dairy products. Graham’s also said it is now finding its way into one in five English kitchens, with brand reach surging by 63.2% in the year to July 2026 as more households outside Scotland discover its range.
Managing Director Robert Graham said the growth stemmed from a focus on connecting with customers. “As a family business, choosing to focus on our brand wasn’t just a commercial decision, it was about staying true to who we are. We know what the Graham’s name means to people, and today’s shoppers care more than ever about where their food comes from. Whether someone is reaching for a bottle of our traditional Gold Top Jersey milk, our organic milk, or one of our high-protein pouches, we want them to feel that connection. Our traditional dairy roots are just as important to us as our newer ranges led by innovation, and that balance is exactly what our retail partners value.”
To support rising demand and future capacity, Graham’s The Family Dairy reinvested £4.1m in capital expenditure, with a key focus on expanding its cottage cheese and protein manufacturing facilities. Robert Graham said: “We’ve continued to invest heavily in our manufacturing operations to ensure that we can meet the growing demand of our customers while maintaining the highest standards of quality, service and efficiency. Demand for natural high protein dairy products continues to accelerate and we have established ourselves as one of the category leaders.”
The company said trading conditions remain extremely challenging, citing high fuel prices, rising packaging costs, and milk price increases. Robert Graham said: “The strong sales growth achieved in 2026 has continued into 2027, despite significant inflationary pressures on fuel, energy and packaging costs, driven largely by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. While these challenges persist, we remain committed to delivering high-quality dairy products to our customers and continuing to invest in the future of the business.”
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He added: “As fifth generation farmers ourselves, milking our own cows, we genuinely understand the pressures across the entire supply chain. Our close relationships with our 100 supplying Scottish farms, combined with operational efficiencies from our capital investments, have allowed us to manage these headwinds effectively while delivering sustainable growth.
“As a family business and Scotland’s number one food brand, we are immensely proud of what we have achieved. From our origins as a family farm, to becoming one of the UK’s leading dairy businesses, we continue to invest in people, products, farming partnerships and manufacturing capability.”
