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Nature focus adds value to cheese at Barber's in Somerset

Adding value to the family farm鈥檚 milk was the focus for Barber鈥檚 Cheesemakers nearly 200 years ago, with the company still focusing on providing a premium product in 2026

Alex Black

Deputy Editor

09 March 2026 鈥� 5 min read

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Credit: Barber's Cheddar Cheese

Founded in 1833, the fifth, sixth and seventh generations of the Barber family are actively involved in the business, with the family recently welcoming the eighth generation into the world. The family...

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