Friday 5th June 2026
Celebrating World Milk Day: A Taste of Spring, Straight from the Fields
It was World Milk Day on Monday, and what better time to enjoy a fresh glass of organic milk? With the warmer, brighter days, our herd of British Friesian cows are enjoying our lush pastures, grazing on a mixture of clovers, grasses and herbs.
Why did we bring a Mini Meadow to the city?
We headed to London on 21st May with a little slice of organic pasture from our very own Somerset Farm. We wanted to bring a taste of organic goodness to the commuters of Canary Wharf and help bridge the gap between the benefits of being in nature and many people’s lack of access.
We’ve done our research and found that 37% of city workers report that they don’t get enough access to green spaces. Our mini meadow offered busy commuters a chance to moo-ve slower, take a breath and reconnect with nature by enjoying a cool glass of our British Organic Whole Milk.
In the words of Verity Richardson: “Spring is when everything comes back to life on the farm. Our cows are out grazing on lush, organic pastures, full of natural diversity. We know many people want to eat more seasonally, but it’s not always easy to know where to start. By bringing a little piece of the Yeo Valley Organic founding farm from Somerset to the middle of London, we’re helping people reconnect with where their food comes from and experience just how good milk can taste when it’s produced in harmony with the seasons.”
Why should you reconnect with nature?
Being out in nature boosts your mood, according to our own research:
26% of people reported noticing an improvement in mood the moment they were in a green space.
65% reported an improvement within 15 minutes.
So, take this as your sign to reconnect, whether that’s by heading to your nearest park, allotment, garden or into the countryside. And if you’re interested in getting a glimpse of the action down at Canary Wharf, head over to our socials to see our pop-up mini meadow in action.
