A farming family near Manaccan has become the first to supply milk directly to Rodda's rather than through a third party.

The creamery at Scorrier is the leading producer of Cornish clotted cream and the county's second largest processor of milk, but until now it has always gone through Arla to source its supply.

On Saturday that all changed, when an announcement made by the company last year became a reality.

Rodda's took delivery of milk from the Jenkin family of Treworgie Farm near Manaccan, as part of a new direct milk contract that has been offered to all farms within a 30-mile radius of its headquarters - with 44 families now signed up.

Christina Savage, daughter of Roger and Dorothy Jenkin, began working at the family farm when she was 18 years old and said her family was delighted to be involved in the new scheme.

Christina, 25, said: “As a Cornish family business, to be supplying another Cornish family business is something to be proud of. For us, having genuine people at the end of the phone, who understand the trade and want to help wherever possible, is one of the biggest advantages of our new contract.

"From the cream teas we serve guests at our farmhouse, to my mum’s famous Christmas cake recipe made with Rodda’s farmhouse butter, produce from the creamery has always played a big part in our family life. At Treworgie Farm we feel very proud to showcase proper Cornish hospitality using local ingredients, made with our very own milk."

As part of the new scheme, Rodda’s will receive 53 million litres of local milk each year and reward farmers for high butterfat and hygiene levels.

The direct partnerships will also provide the creamery with a quality supply of Cornish milk that is perfect for making its thick clotted cream.