Exhibit 23.1 The Directors Meadow Farms Limited Darts Farm Business Park Topsham EXETER EX3 0QH Dear Sirs MEADOW FARMS LIMITED We consent to the inclusion in the Form 8-K of Horizon Organic Holding Corporation dated 14 August 2000, and by reference in the registration statement on Form S-8 of Horizon Organic Holding Corporation, of our audit report given within the meaning of Section 235 of the UK Companies Act 1985 in respect of the statutory accounts of Meadow Farms Limited for the year ended 31st May 2000. KPMG Cardiff, Wales August 14, 2000