Dunsters Farm wins two family business awards

Dunsters Farm has won two trophies at the North West Family Business Awards.

The Dunsters Farm team at the awards.

The event was hosted by The Family Business Community to shine a spotlight on the achievements of family-run businesses across the north west of England.

The Bury-based wholesaler won the Purpose-Driven Family Business Award in recognition of the company’s commitment to making a positive impact on communities through its work. In addition, managing director Hannah Barlow and commercial director Tom Mathew were awarded the Leadership Excellence Award in recognition of their leadership which has guided Dunsters Farm through a period of ‘remarkable growth’.

Dunsters Farm began with Hannah and Tom’s grandfather’s milk round in Bury, and since taking over from their father, Jeremy Mathew, in 2014 the siblings have guided Dunsters Farm through a period of significant growth. Under their leadership, turnover has risen from £7 million in 2014 to £65 million in 2025, and the company’s customer base has grown significantly. They have also introduced new product ranges and embraced new technologies, with a focus on sustainable growth and improved efficiency.

“These awards mean the world to us,” said Mathew. “When my sister and I joined the business 10 years ago, we were determined to honour our grandfather’s legacy by using our business as a force for good. We do this through our shared mission of helping tackle food poverty, with the sad reality that one in four children goes to school hungry. Our whole team embraces this challenge, and the Purpose-Driven Award underpins that collective commitment to good.

“A huge thanks to the Family Business Community for this recognition, and for continually shining a light on the diverse tapestry of family firms that help our region thrive.”