Modern Milkman acquires its US namesake - Prolific North
North West sustainable grocery delivery pioneer Modern Milkman has acquired its previously unrelated US namesake, Modern Milkman.
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North West sustainable grocery delivery pioneer Modern Milkman has acquired its previously unrelated US namesake, Modern Milkman.
Oakridge Dairy Farm in Ellington, Connecticut, has built a methane digester that converts cow manure into natural gas.
Eliington's Oakridge Dairy Farm plants sunflowers for people to enjoy
After nearly 10 years as CEO of Ellington-based Oakridge Dairy Farm, Seth Bahler was looking to diversify his revenue and build his company’s brand. He saw the increased consumer demand for home delivery — in the age of Amazon — but also interest in high-quality, locally-grown food. “I wanted to put a modern twist on an old [concept],” he said. So, in 2019, Bahler launched The Modern Milkman, a subscription-based service that initially provided weekly delivery of farm products — milk, eggs, cheese and butter — in Ellington and a few neighboring towns.
After nearly 10 years as CEO of Ellington-based Oakridge Dairy Farm, Seth Bahler was looking to diversify his revenue and build his company’s brand. He saw the increased consumer demand for home delivery — in the age of Amazon — but also interest in high-quality, locally-grown food. “I wanted to put a modern twist on an old [concept],” he said. So, in 2019, Bahler launched The Modern Milkman, a subscription-based service that initially provided weekly delivery of farm products — milk, eggs, cheese and butter — in Ellington and a few neighboring towns.