Dairy Crest Direct (DCD) was first launched to provide independent representation to dairy farmers in 2004, before achieving Dairy Producer Organisation (DPO) status in 2015. Independently financed by its farmer members, DCD is currently the only DPO in the UK.

Milk is processed by Dairy Crest into leading brands sold through UK retailers and global outlets. Plus demin whey powder ingredients for Infant Formula production.

DCD represents 330 dairy farmers in Cornwall and Devon, supplying 0.5bn litres of milk to the Davidstow Creamery in north Cornwall.

DCD has an elected Board and Forum, made up of farmer representatives from across the Davidstow milk field, which meet regularly throughout the year. There are eight geographic Forum areas across Devon and Cornwall.