Husband and wife Jeremy and Louise Holmes have found a cool way to build up a business.
They set up Yummy Yorkshire six years ago, making a range of ice creams using milk and cream from the herd of Holstein cows on their third-generation farm and fresh ingredients from local suppliers.
During the economic downturn they achieved continuous growth with turnover of almost £300,000 in 2011-12. Last year, ice cream production rose by 29% to 35,000 litres and employee numbers grew by three to six full-time and eight part-time.
The business has continued to grow while its exotic flavours have won many awards – and their next ambition is to show visitors how the ice-cream is made.
Manager Ruth Wales said: “The secret of our success is that we remain a small company passionate about both the products and the staff and are always looking for fresh, local ingredients.”
The firm’s wholesale business has also expanded over the past 12 months to supply 20 farm shops, delicatessens and coffee shops in Kirklees alone.
Also nominated in this category, sponsored by the Media Centre, were Towndoor Ltd and ProperMaid Ltd.
