The North Yorkshire-based processor saw turnover grow by 6% for the year to 30 April 2020 Mid-market liquid milk processor Paynes Dairies avoided the difficulties faced by some of its rivals during Covid, posting a 6% increase in turnover last year and a 159% rise in operating profit. Accounts posted at Companies House for the year to 30 April 2020 showed a £5m increase in sales to £92.1m due to growth in its customer base and a subsequent uplift in volumes. The North Yorkshire-based processor – which supplies milk to a range of independent retailers and discounters – saw its operating profit grow by £771,613 to £1.3m over the same period.