One fateful year for dairy farmers and a simple milk quota turned a Cotswolds dairy farm into a nationally-beloved, family-owned ice cream brand - Marshfield Farm Ice Cream.

In this episode of It Runs in the Family, Leila and Liz sit down with mother-son duo Dawn and Angus Hawking to explore how diversification and graft turned a side hustle in the late-80s into a multi‑generational business.

From robotic milkers and B Corp accreditation to Swizzles licensing deals and “Deliver‑Moo” home delivery, we bring you a candid, hilarious, and practical look at building a family business the next generation is proud to inherit.

🔑 Key Themes

• The Family’s Diversification from Dairy to Ice Cream
• Multi‑Generational Family Business Dynamics
• Next‑Gen Ownership and Leaving a Legacy
• Where B Corp Values Meet Family Values
• Innovating and Creating New Partnerships

🔗 Connect with us

Marshfield Website: https://www.marshfield-icecream.co.uk/

Marshfield LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/marshfield-farm-ice-cream/

Dawn LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawn-h-26815827/

Angus LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angus-hawking-7652871a2/

Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/

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Leila Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/leilawillingham/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/leila-willingham-821530a1/

Liz Lean PR: https://www.lizleanpr.co.uk/

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