Our Company

Our Company

Spring Sheep Milk Co. was started with a clear aim to do better dairy and, to provide a tastier, gentler and more nutritious alternative to goat or cow’s milk. We are dedicated to looking after our animals, our people and the land we farm as proud custodians.

The Spring Sheep "Gentle Exchange”

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Gentle on the land

We wholeheartedly embrace the principle of ‘Kaitiaki’ – Custodianship of the land. Sheep milking is more environmentally sustainable than conventional dairy ~ 30-50% lower impact on the land (nitrogen leaching, water usage, soil structure and emissions).

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Gentle on our animals

We believe in low-stress lives for our animals and every one of our animals is precious to us. Our sheep spend time outdoors on pasture and our farm teams are passionate, dedicated experts who work hard every day to ensure the health and wellbeing of our animals.

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Gentle on the milk

Our milk flows gently from parlour to packaging, reducing the damage that can be caused by high levels of agitation in pipe networks and tanker transportation. We use state-of-the-art systems to protect the integrity of our milk and keep it really cold to preserve its goodness and quality.

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Gentle on our consumers

Grass-fed sheep milk is truly special; it is one of the most nutritious milks available. Sheep milk is not just compositionally different to cows' milk but has unique beneficial properties. It is naturally an A2-type milk, free from A1 beta-casein protein found in most cow milk. It is also richer in many vitamins and minerals than cow's milk and is a complete protein source, containing all 10 essential amino acids.

A unique partnership that brings all of the best skills together

Spring Sheep® Milk Co. is a unique public-private partnership between the New Zealand Government-owned enterprise, Pāmu Farms of New Zealand, and export-focused sales and marketing company SLC.

Why sheep milk?

Sheep milk is a traditional milk with many modern-life advantages. People have been milking sheep in many parts of the world for thousands of years, and it is now experiencing a strong resurgence in popularity, as consumer needs and preferences evolve. Sheep milk offers some important benefits that goat or cow’s milk lacks (even A2-type milk). For this reason, the global production of sheep milk continues to increase as people recognise the nutritional benefits of alternative milks. As well as superior nutrition, the environmental advantages of New Zealand sheep dairying vs. traditional dairying are now much better understood, and these sustainable options are rapidly gaining traction.

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Award Winning

It’s not the reason we get out of bed in the morning, but awards are always a welcome reminder that we are on the right track! Our company, products and people have received a number of prestigious awards and nominations. It’s something our team is very proud of.

AwardRecipientDate
Deloitte Fast 50 Central North Island – Winner

Deloitte Fast 50 Central North Island – Winner

Fastest Growing Exporter

Spring Sheep Milk Co

2023

Deloitte Fast 50 Central North Island – Winner

Deloitte Fast 50 Central North Island – Winner

Fastest Growing Agribusiness

Spring Sheep Milk Co

2023

Waikato Business Awards - winner

Waikato Business Awards - winner

Innovation

Gentle Sheep Toddler Milk Drink

2022

World Dairy Innovation Awards - Winner

World Dairy Innovation Awards - Winner

Best Infant Nutrition

Gentle Sheep Toddler Milk Drink

2021

Deloitte Fast 50 Index

Deloitte Fast 50 Index

Fastest Growing Companies

Spring Sheep Milk Co.

2021

DELOITTE FAST 50 INDEX

DELOITTE FAST 50 INDEX

FASTEST GROWING AGRIBUSINESS - Central north Island

Spring Sheep Milk Co.

2021

Nutra Ingredients Asia Awards - Finalist

Nutra Ingredients Asia Awards - Finalist

Infant & Child Nutrition of the Year

Gentle Sheep Toddler Milk Drink

2020

Westpac business awards - Winner

Westpac business awards - Winner

Best of the Best - Best Emerging Business

Spring Sheep Milk Co.

2020

Westpac Business Awards - winner

Westpac Business Awards - winner

Best emerging Business

Spring Sheep Milk Co.

2020

NEW ZEALANDER OF THE YEAR AWARDS - Finalist

NEW ZEALANDER OF THE YEAR AWARDS - Finalist

New Zealand Innovator of the Year

Nick Hammond

2018

Zanda McDonald Award - Winner

Zanda McDonald Award - Winner

agriculture's most innovative young professionals from Australia and New Zealand

Thomas Macdonald

2018

New Zealand Food Awards - Winner

New Zealand Food Awards - Winner

Export and Innovation

Spring Sheep Milk Co

2017

New Zealand Food Awards - Supreme Winner

New Zealand Food Awards - Supreme Winner

Innovation

Probiotic Sheep Milk Powder

2017

Spring Sheep is the largest sheep milking group in the Southern Hemisphere, producing products made with sheep milk sourced from its own group of farmers and exclusive Zealandia® dairy sheep breed.

Contact Us

3 Melody Lane, Hamilton East, Hamilton 3216

0800 SPRING SHEEP (0800 777 464)info@springsheep.co.nz
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