Multi-Award-Winning Artisan Dairy & Traditional Scottish Farming
Celebrating Decades of Excellence, Purity, and Provenance in Stirlingshire, Scotland
At Katy Rodger’s Artisan Dairy, based at Knockraich Farm in Fintry, we are deeply committed to producing the highest quality, completely natural dairy products using traditional farming methods. Our dedication to our closed herd of British Friesian cattle and our field-to-fridge philosophy has been recognised on the highest national and international stages.
Below is a testament to our craftsmanship, safety standards, and culinary heritage.
Industry Accreditations & Quality Standards
Our processing dairy and working family farm strictly adhere to the highest UK food safety, sustainability, and quality production benchmarks.
SALSA (Safe and Local Food Supply Assurance) Certified: Our production facilities meet the rigorous food safety standards required to supply premium retail, catering, and hospitality sectors across the UK.
Red Tractor Farm Assured: A guarantee that our British Friesian herd is reared with high animal welfare standards, full traceability, and environmentally responsible farming methods.
The Guild of Fine Food: Proud active members of the UK’s leading network for artisanal food and drink producers.
Scotland Food & Drink: Dedicated members working alongside Scotland’s leading food industry body to promote sustainable, high-provenance Scottish produce.
Our Awards & Culinary Roll of Honor
Over the years, our signature yogurts, traditional fresh cheeses, and luxury creams have taken home the highest accolades in the food industry.
2016 — Great Taste Success
Guild of Fine Foods Great Taste Awards: Starred accolades awarded to our signature Knockraich Crowdie, Natural Live Yogurt, and velvety Crème Fraîche.
2015 — International & National Recognition
World Cheese Awards: Bronze Medallist for Knockraich Crowdie, competing on an international stage against the world’s finest cheesemakers.
British Farming Awards: Silver Medallists for Farming Family of the Year — celebrating our multi-generational commitment to sustainable agriculture in Stirlingshire.
Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards: Winner of both Foodservice Product of the Year and Retail Product of the Year for our Crowdie and Crème Fraîche.
2013 — The Hospitality Choice
Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards: Foodservice Product of the Year awarded to our Scottish Breakfast Yogurts, a staple in luxury hotels across the country.
2012 — The Ultimate Scottish Accolade
Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards: Winner of Dairy Product of the Year, Retail Product of the Year, and the highest honor of the night — Scotland’s overall Product of the Year for our Natural and Fruit Yogurts.
Guild of Fine Foods Great Taste Awards: Multiple Bronze, Silver, and Gold accolades swept across our entire artisan dairy range.
UK Top 50 Product Award: Our traditional Knockraich Crowdie was named one of the Top 50 Best Products in the United Kingdom by the Guild of Fine Foods.