As a family-run business since 1952, we’re as integral to our local community today as we were half a century ago. Our new brand image reflects ‘milk-delivery’ as one of England’s classic artisan brands, committed to traditional techniques, sustainability, recycling, and sourcing locally whenever possible. Our combination of reliability, range of products, online ordering, and a personal touch is what sets us apart from supermarkets and internet-based food delivery companies.
Welcome to the original home delivery service! We’ve been delivering fresh local milk and produce way before there were supermarket deliveries, in fact way before supermarkets even existed!
Plumbs’ Dairy has been in the family since 1952 when our grandfather Henry Plumb first took off on a horse and cart, on his first milk round.
Today, we have expanded on Henry’s simple vision of supplying fresh local milk and produce, without fuss, to local people, and now our range exceeds over 1000 products for the home and garden. As well as fresh breads, meats, fruit & veg, eggs and dairy, we now have a huge range for the pantry including chutneys, jams, honey and oils for cooking. There’s a wide range of kitchen and home cleaning products as well as logs for the fire, compost and birdseed for the garden.
Our farming industry currently stands at a crossroads, grappling with a variety of challenges that threaten its stability and sustainability. From climate-induced crop failures to post-Brexit trade complexities, the sector faces unprecedented pressures. Yet, amidst these seemingly impossible hurdles, new and innovative approaches and policy reforms offer a beacon of hope. This article delves into the current state of the UK’s fruit and vegetable supply chain, highlighting the obstacles it faces and the strides being made towards a more resilient and sustainable future including how small businesses are doing their bit for the local community. Climate Change: A Growing Threat to Crop Yields Recent years have seen the UK’s agriculture sector increasingly impacted by extreme weather events. The period between 2023 and 2024 was marked by the wettest 18 months on record, leading to waterlogged soils and significant reductions in crop yields. Vegetable yields dropped by 4.9%, while fruit production saw a 12% decline. The area dedicated to vegetable cultivation also decreased by 6.5%, exacerbating the supply challenges. Farmers are urging the government to implement a strategic plan to bolster food security in the face of escalating climate risks. […]
There’s something appealing about the idea of growing your own fruit and vegetables; picking fresh tomatoes, harvesting your own strawberries, or pulling up a crop of homegrown carrots. It sounds like a great step in becoming more sustainable as a household saving money on organic produce in the supermarket, but is it really as cost-effective as it seems? The reality is that while growing your own produce can be rewarding, it comes with hidden costs, including equipment and water usage, that many people don’t consider. Whilst our previous blog outlined the best way to preserve seeds for growing, this article breaks down the real cost of growing your own fruit and veg, and explores why buying fresh, locally sourced produce may be the more sustainable choice in the long-term. […]
Spring is almost upon us and now is the perfect time to start thinking about things to do in the garden. While we always encourage you to enjoy our quality-sourced fruits and veg, we think growing your own is a rewarding way to connect with your food and the local environment. A simple way to start is by saving seeds from produce you already have and our latest article offers some easy tips on how to save seeds from some of the most popular fruits and vegetables, ready to plant in your garden or windowsill! […]
