Coombes Castle
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About 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
What Coombes Castle manufactures
- Cheddar cheese
- Double Gloucester cheese
- Stilton cheese
- Shropshire Blue cheese
- Guinness cheddar cheese
- Clotted cream
- Delamere goats' butter
Frequently asked
Coo mbe Castle exports cheese (Cheddar, double Gloucester, Stilton, Shropshire Blue, Guinness Cheddar), cream products (Devon Cream Company clotted creams), butters (including Delamere goats' butter), chutneys, crackers, and accessories.
The company processes Low-Acid Canned Foods for US export and packages in hermetically sealed containers, with sizes including 28g, 85g, 160g, and 170g.
Yes, Coombe Castle exports to more than 40 countries, including the United States, Canada, Singapore, Malta, Malaysia, and South Korea.
Coombe Castle operates as a manufacturer of Low-Acid Canned Foods for US export and is subject to FDA regulations; a 2024 FDA warning letter addressed processing parameter documentation and related GMP requirements for certain sizes.
The company acts as a consolidator and distributor, sourcing from over 25 suppliers and managing international logistics, including scheduled deliveries and promotional ranges.
Yes, at the 2025 International Cheese and Dairy Awards, Devon Cream Company clotted cream products and Delamere's butter earned Gold Awards, with other medals for related products.