Co Down family farm wows Balmoral Show visitors with new Kefir range - including their 'oldest customer by far!'
A 95-year-old visitor tracked down the County Down farm’s stand at Balmoral Show after reading about it last weekend’s News Letter
County Down family farm Ballydown Milk has thanked the thousands of visitors who flocked to its stand at this year’s Balmoral Show, where the farm unveiled its innovative new kefir range.
Among the excited crowds was a 95-year-old gentleman who read about the range in last week’s newsletter and made a special trip to see the products in person.
The Martin family, who run Ballydown Milk, showcased their award-winning dairy innovation at the FoodNI Pavilion alongside their expanding range of yoghurts, milkshakes, and ice creams. Visitors were able to sample the new kefir, a fermented milk drink rich in probiotics, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12, which supports gut health, bone strength, and overall immunity.
In a social media post, Stephanie Martin, co-owner of the farm said: “Our oldest customer by far at the show! This lovely 95-year-old gentleman read about us in the newsletter and came especially to our stand.
"We’ve been absolutely overwhelmed by the support we’ve received throughout the show. Moments like this remind us exactly why we love what we do — bringing real, natural food to people’s tables.”
Ballydown Milk’s stand at the Balmoral Show highlighted not only the quality of its products, but also the passion and dedication behind a family farm that continues to innovate while staying true to its roots.