UK Export Finance (UKEF) CEO Tim Reid congratulated Rich Clothier, Managing Director of Wyke Farms, on receiving an honour in His Majesty the King’s New Year Honours List for services to sustainable agriculture and food production. UKEF nominated Clothier for his outstanding contribution to sustainable farming and success in taking British food products to global markets. The company has expanded internationally, reaching customers in more than 160 countries, and is the UK’s largest independent cheese producer, powered by 100% renewable energy. Clothier, a third‑generation cheesemaker, runs a Somerset‑based operation that employs 360 people and exports worldwide while innovating in sustainable food production. Reid praised Clothier’s blend of traditional craftsmanship and environmental innovation, calling the honour “thoroughly deserved.”
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