Somerdale International, the UK’s leading exporter of British cheese, is pleased to announce that Di Henderson has been appointed as its new General Manager. She joins the business having spent the last 15 years in Sydney, Australia working with Mayers Fine Food, Somerdale’s Australian distributor.

In her new role, Di will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring that strategic goals are achieved and that the business continues to deliver financially, commercially and operationally. She will also act as a link between Somerdale and its parent company Barbers, the renowned Somerset Farmhouse Cheesemaker, that acquired the business in 2023.

Di joins at an exciting time of growth and development for the business based in Wellington, Somerset. Having enjoyed a strong 2025 from a trading perspective, Somerdale’s plans for 2026 are already well advanced with a range of tastebud tantalising NPD launches in the pipeline. While, the installation of new, state-of-the-art, refrigerated warehousing, currently underway, will significantly increase the capacity and capabilities of its main distribution hub.

Commenting on her appointment Di Henderson said, “I’m thrilled to be joining Somerdale at such as exciting time in its growth and development. In my new role I’m looking forward to continuing the Somerdale success story by blending my love for people, strategy and of course great tasting cheese!”.

Di and the Somerdale team will be showcasing a range of the finest classic and contemporary British & Irish cheese, to both existing and new customers from across the globe, at Anuga. One of the world’s largest food and drink trade shows Anuga will take place in Cologne from 4-8 October 2025 with Somerdale’s stand being located in the Dairy Hall [Hall 10.1 Stand No. G010a].

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