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SPAR Derwent shakes things up with new Milk Shed

New Ann Forshaw’s Milk Shed launches at SPAR Derwent in Keswick

New Ann Forshaw’s Milk Shed launches at SPAR Derwent in Keswick

SPAR Derwent in Keswick has become the latest store to introduce an Ann Forshaw’s Milk Shed, bringing fresh whole milk and delicious flavoured milkshakes to the local community.

The new Milk Shed follows successful launches at Ann Forshaw’s Alston Dairy and SPAR stores in Burnley and Milnthorpe.


The vending machine, open 24-hours-a-day, dispenses gently pasteurised, non-homogenised milk, available in 500ml (£1) and one-litre (£1.60) servings, with milk delivered daily from Alston Dairy at Longridge, near Preston, the home of the Ann Forshaw’s brand.

Milkshakes, priced at £1.80 for 500ml and £2.80 for one litre, come in Chocolate, Strawberry, Banana, Vanilla, and Salted Caramel flavours. A sixth Limited Edition flavour will always be on rotation to complement the core range – starting with Red Velvet for Valentine’s Day, and special edition glass bottles with love hearts on them will be available to purchase from the machine.

To celebrate February half-term, a retro throwback range featuring Cream Soda, Parma Violet, Cola, Lime, Candy Floss, and Mixed Berry will also be available.

Ann Forshaw\u2019s Milk Shed at SPAR Derwent Ann Forshaw’s Milk Shed at SPAR Derwent

All the milkshakes use natural flavourings and colourings where possible and do not contain the ‘Southampton Six’ food colours which have been found to have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children.

Eco-conscious customers can opt for Milk Shed branded reusable glass bottles for plastic-free refills. Plus, recyclable cups and paper straws are available for a greener experience.

“Wherever we launch an Ann Forshaw’s Milk Shed, our SPAR customers love the concept, and we have high hopes that our latest launch will be lapped up by the community in Keswick,” Fiona Drummond, Company Stores Director at James Hall & Co. Ltd, said.

“There is nothing not to like about the product. The milk is competitively priced, and the milkshakes are a delicious treat and suitable for all ages with the conscious decision to utilise natural flavourings.”

There is more to come for SPAR customers in Cumbria this Spring with rollouts of Milk Sheds taking place soon at SPAR Bowness, SPAR Maryport, and SPAR Whitehaven.

Ann Forshaw’s and its associated Alston Dairy was acquired by the James Hall Group of Companies in December 2022.

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