Ballydown Milk

10/06/2026

Branding… what is it and why is it so important?

Branding is what makes your product unique. It’s what sets it apart from everything else available on the market.

When we started this business five years ago, we had a clear vision for our brand: clean and natural.

Our logo features a cow standing on the wall at the bottom of our lane. For years, everyone knew us as “the red brick house” (before we rendered it during our extensive renovations), and they knew the red brick wall with the lane on the Rathfriland Road. That’s where our burgundy colour came from.

The green we use, including on our market T-shirts, represents the green electricity we produce here on the farm.

And then there are our labels. We chose a clean, clear label because our product is clean. Our Greek and Natural yogurt contain only milk and cultures. Our flavoured yogurts are made using natural ingredients, with no unnecessary additives.

When designing our labels, I spent time researching supermarket shelves and comparing our products to others on the market. I noticed that no one else was using clear labels, and I felt they would look fresh, modern, and stand out on the shelf. Five years later, that is exactly what we have become known for.

The clear labels. The clean ingredients. The natural taste.

That is the unique branding of Ballydown Milk.

Branding and marketing are so important for the growth of any business. They help tell your story, build trust with customers, and show people exactly what makes your product different.

07/06/2026

Part time baker
Immediate start

05/06/2026

All new in our shop this week. Available to purchase now.

03/06/2026

Yoghurt or Kefir? We get asked this a lot — which should you take? The simple answer is: both.

Our kefir contains a wide range of beneficial bacteria and yeasts, which is really important for helping to actively repopulate your gut microbiome, rather than simply feeding it.

The bacteria found in our yoghurt complements the bacteria and yeasts in our kefir, making the two together a real superfuel for your gut health.

Here are a few ideas for enjoying them:

* Kefir can be enjoyed on its own as a drink or snack. You can pour it over fruit and granola, or blend it into a smoothie.
* Yoghurt works perfectly as a snack or breakfast option with fruit, granola, nuts, and seeds.

Including both in your routine is a simple way to add variety and diversity to your gut-friendly foods.

25/05/2026

✨ 22nd May 2021 ✨
The day we sold our very first bottle of milk from our farm 🥛

Since then, our little business has continued to grow through innovation and a passion for creating products that you all know and love. Watching this journey unfold has been so special.

The demand for our Kefir has been phenomenal and the feedback has been incredible — we truly appreciate every message, recommendation, and purchase ❤️

The community of loyal customers we’ve built, along with the amazing relationships we’ve formed with other local businesses, has been an absolute blessing in our lives.

Thank you for supporting us, believing in us, and being part of our journey. We couldn’t do it without you.

Here’s to the next 5 🥂🎉

24/05/2026

24/05/2026

Back open from Monday from 8am. Have a lovely Sunday everyone ☺️

23/05/2026

On Thursday evening we headed out to visit Ballydown Milk🐮🥛
It was very interesting to see the farm and how they produce fresh milk, ice cream, yoghurts and milkshakes using their own milk.
We would like to Thank Ballydown Milk for having us and a great night was had by all, our members even purchased some supplies to try out🥛🐮

18/05/2026

Kefir…. What is it?

Kefir is like a living ecosystem. It contains a diverse community of beneficial bacteria and yeasts that coexist and work together in balance. Rather than delivering a single probiotic strain, kefir provides a rich, natural network of microorganisms that support and nourish your gut microbiome. This is what makes our Kefir different, that it has yeast and bacteria.

After reading about the health benefits a few years ago, I desperately wanted to like kefir, but I just couldn’t get past the taste. Eventually I found one I liked and thought, “Why am I buying this when we can make it?” That was the beginning of our kefir journey.

Over the last year we’ve been developing our own range to create something smooth, mild tasting and creamy that’s easy to enjoy and made to support your gut health.

Our yoghurt and kefir complement each other, working together to keep your gut happy.

14/05/2026

Our oldest customer by far at the show! This lovely 95-year-old gentleman read about us in the newsletter and made a point of seeking out our stand to buy some Kefir.

We’ve been absolutely overwhelmed by the support we’ve received throughout the show. You guys are incredible, and moments like this remind us exactly why we love doing what we do.

Real, natural food made the way it should be — supporting your gut health, one bottle at a time.