ECO-MILK™

ASHGROVE ECO-MILK™

Ashgrove Eco-Milk™ – A Step Toward a Healthier Planet

Ashgrove Eco-Milk™ is fresh, natural milk that delivers the rich, creamy flavour you love while significantly reducing its environmental impact at the source. It’s the milk you know, reimagined for a more sustainable future.

Thanks to the inclusion of Asparagopsis, a native Tasmanian red seaweed, the Eco-Milk™ herd produces milk with a reduced carbon footprint, helping make a positive difference for the environment.

Ashgrove’s Managing Director, Richard Bennett, views this as more than just a new dairy product—it's a vital step in addressing global environmental challenges. In collaboration with SeaForest, a Tasmanian science-based environmental technology company and finalist for the 2023 Earthshot Prize, Ashgrove is paving the way for a more sustainable future.

The Eco-Milk™ single-origin cows graze freely on fresh, lush grass and enjoy a nutritious muesli mix with SeaFeed™, which helps lower methane emissions in their burps. This process benefits both the cows and the environment, reinforcing our commitment to sustainability.

This achievement marks a major milestone in reducing methane emissions in dairy farming. Ashgrove Eco-Milk™ we believe is the world’s first commercially available fresh milk produced with lower emissions, offering consumers a delicious and eco-conscious choice that doesn’t compromise on quality or taste..

FAQs

What is Ashgrove Eco-Milk, and how is it different from regular milk?

Ashgrove Eco-Milk is bottled by Ashgrove Cheese using milk from a farm whose cows receive SeaFeed™, a dietary supplement made from Asparagopsis, a red seaweed native to Tasmanian waters.

How does SeaFeed™ help reduce cow methane emissions and benefit the environment?

SeaFeedTM is like a magic ingredient for cows! Eating it helps them produce less methane gas, which is great for the planet because methane is one of the most potent greenhouse gases. In fact, over 20 years, methane has 81 times the global warming impact of carbon dioxide[1]. So, our cows are not only happy but also helping to combat climate change.

1 * IPCC (2013) AR5 WG. “Climate Change 2013: The Physical Science Basis - Anthropogenic and Natural Radiative Forcing Supplementary Material”. Cambridge University Press.

Why did Ashgrove decide to start bottle climate-friendlier milk?

Bottling this milk allows Ashgrove to offer consumers an additional milk option made with Tasmanian farm milk.

Is Eco-Milk as delicious as regular milk, and what do kids think about it?

Absolutely! Eco-Milk is fresh, full-cream milk with the same great taste you love.

How does Ashgrove Farms ensure the cows are happy and well cared for while producing this milk?

All Ashgrove cows including the single-orign eco-milk herd live in a comfortable and natural environment with plenty of space to roam and enjoy fresh air and sunshine.

Can I use Ashgrove Eco-Milk for all my favourite recipes, and my morning cereal?

Yes, you can! You can use Eco-Milk in all your favourite recipes and pour it over your cereal just like regular milk. It's versatile, tastes great, and is perfect for all occasions.

Does choosing Ashgrove Eco-Milk make a significant difference in reducing greenhouse gas emissions? 

Every small step counts! By choosing Ashgrove Eco-Milk, you're positively impacting the environment and helping reduce methane emissions. You can feel good about your choice every time you enjoy a glass of milk. It's a positive step toward a more sustainable future.

Who is SeaForest?

Based in Triabunna on Tasmania's east coast, Sea Forest is a science-based environmental technology company harnessing the power of Asparagopsis, an Australian seaweed, and developing scientifically proven methane-mitigating feed supplements to drive sustainable long-term solutions to the challenges of climate change and global food security. Learn more about them here: www.seaforest.com.au