2 active UK companies are classified under operation of dairies and cheese making (SIC code 1551), a specialised sector. This sector falls under Section D — Manufacturing — of the UK Standard Industrial Classification. The sector has a relatively low 20% dissolution rate — 2 of 5 registrations remain active. 200% of active companies were formed before 2000, reflecting the sector's deep roots in the UK economy. The average company in this sector is 59.0 years old, suggesting established and stable operators. The sector's longest-standing company was incorporated in 1899.
Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026
A mature, established sector with companies averaging 59 years.
The operation of dairies and cheese making sector has a <Link href="/glossary/company-dissolution">20% dissolution rate</Link>. The average active company in this sector is 59 years old.
There are 2 active companies classified under SIC code 1551 (Operation of dairies and cheese making) in the UK, out of 5 total registered.
SIC code 1551 stands for "Operation of dairies and cheese making". It belongs to Section D — Manufacturing of the UK Standard Industrial Classification.
Company locations vary across the UK.
The average active operation of dairies and cheese making company in the UK is 59 years old, with the oldest registration dating back to 1899.
Our database contains 14 data signals across 3 categories for active operation of dairies and cheese making companies. The largest category is Financial with 6 signals from 1 government sources.
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