The ACCC is urging milk processors and dairy farmers to review their obligations under the Dairy Code. Under the code, which came into effect in January this year, dairy processors are required to publish standard form milk supply agreements to their websites by June 1. Co-ops, retailers and brokers who buy milk directly from farmers […]
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The ACCC has given the green light for Chinese company Mengniu Dairy to take over Lion Dairy and Drinks. The consumer watchdog announced this morning it would not oppose the acquisition, which would include LD&D’s Australian raw milk processing facilities in Chelsea and Morwell, Victoria. A spokesperson for Lion told C&I they welcomed the decision.
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Diary giant Lactalis Australia have announced they will be closing their Pauls factory in Rockhampton, citing a change in local milk supply. Lactalis, who own Pauls, declined to comment on the decision, which affects 47 employees at the factory. However in a statement issued yesterday, they said the factory had not been operating at full
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