Coombes Castle

About

Coombes Castle is a consolidator and distributor specializing in dairy products, based in Melksham, Wiltshire, England.

The company exports British and Irish dairy products to a global customer base, and sources from a network of suppliers across the British Isles for international distribution.

Categories & manufacturing capabilities

• Cheese range: includes varieties such as Cheddar, double Gloucester, Stilton, Shropshire Blue, and Guinness Cheddar
• Cream range: dairy cream products distributed from brands including Devon Cream Company
• Butter range: butters from across the British Isles
• Chutney range: chutneys to complement cheese offerings
• Crackers range: curated cracker range for global customers
• Accessories range: cheese and dairy-related accessories

Production & operational capabilities

• Processing scope: engages in some processing operations for export
• Manufacturing scope: manufactures Low-Acid Canned Foods (LACF) for export to the United States
• Packaging & processing: operates hermetically sealed containers and thermal processing as part of LACF activities
• Logistics: manages scheduled deliveries and promotional ranges for seasonal products

Quality, compliance & regulatory positioning

• Regulatory scope: FDA compliance framework for LACF products exported to the United States
• Regulatory notices: FDA warning letter issued in March 2024 regarding specific processing parameters and documentation for certain product sizes

Customization & collaboration model

• Not explicitly stated: no details available on customization or collaboration models in the provided information