Anchor Spreadable

Anchor is an iconic dairy brand with a dual heritage. While it was originally founded in New Zealand in 1886 by Henry Reynolds, the brand has been a staple of the British kitchen for over a century. The specific product shown, Anchor Spreadable, is a blend of butter and rapeseed oil, and it is produced in the United Kingdom using British milk, specifically at the Westbury dairy in Wiltshire as indicated on the packaging.

Today, the ownership of the Anchor brand is split by geography. In the UK, the brand is owned and operated by Arla Foods, a massive European dairy cooperative. In New Zealand and other global markets, the brand remains under the control of Fonterra. This regional ownership ensures that the Anchor products found on British shelves are made locally with domestic ingredients despite the brand's colonial New Zealand roots.