The collapse of two West Australian dairies, now in the hands of receivers, has raised questions over the viability of Australia's dairy industry.
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Warrnambool Cheese & Butter announces opening milk prices
Warrnambool Cheese & Butter (WCB) have announced their final 2013 and opening 2014 milk prices.
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Lion ‘unprincipled’ in latest milk pricing changes
Leading food and beverage company, Lion, has left farmers unsure about their future following its announcement that it's seeking a new round of farm-gate pricing with producers.
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Fonterra announces milk prices
Fonterra Australia has announced a step up of four cents per kg of fat and 10 cents per kg of protein for milk supplied in Victoria and Tasmania in the 2012/13 season.
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Victoria’s dairy farmers told to wait on milk prices
Despite Murray Goulburn’s early opening price announcement, many Victorian dairy farmers have been told to wait until the new season commences to uncover their opening milk prices.
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New bill aims to curb power of Coles and Woolworths
A new bill will be brought before federal parliament next week which is designed to curb the market power of supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths.
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Fonterra workers win jobs back after Harlem Shake sacking
Two workers fired from Fonterra's Takanini plant in New Zealand for doing the Harlem Shake dance have successfully appealed the company's decision.
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Chobani Founder named Ernst & Young World Entrepreneur of the Year 2013
Hamdi Ulukaya, CEO and founder of Chobani was presented with the Ernst & Young World Entrepreneur of the Year 2013 award at a ceremony in Monte Carlo over the weekend.
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Fonterra NZ to boost dairy in Asia
Fonterra has identified Asia as a significant growth market moving forward, after discovering 72 percent of people see dairy as an important part of a balanced diet, but less than half have it on a daily basis.
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Australia’s oldest dairy celebrates 125 years
Warrnambool Cheese and Butter have celebrated 125 years of operation making them the nations’ oldest dairy processor.
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Brownes dairy praised for water savings
Dairy company, Brownes, has been praised for making some serious water savings, thanks to fairly basic operational changes at its Brunswick Junction site in Western Australia.
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Fonterra recalls processed cheese
Fonterra is recalling a slice cheese product in New Zealand, amid reports plastic is sticking to the cheese once it's unwrapped.
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Margarine slides, private labels rise, study finds
Recent Roy Morgan research has found that less Australians are buying margarine, compared to 2008, but it's still the most popular table spread.
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Dairy export opportunities in developing nations
Demand for quality dairy products in developing nations has provided a valuable opportunity for Australian and New Zealand producers.
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Shoalhaven Farmers consider Devondale offer to supply Coles
Farmers from the Shoalhaven region are considering an offer from Devondale/ Murray Goulburn Co-operative (MG) last week to supply milk to supermarket giant Coles on a 10 year contract.
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New silos “future proof” Fonterra site
Fonterra has announced the installation of two new milk silos at its Cobden manufacturing site in south-west Victoria.
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Fonterra cleans up at the Australian Dairy Product Awards
Fonterra has taken home 27 awards at the 2013 Dairy Industry Association of Australia (DIAA) Australian Dairy Product Awards.
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Lurpak launches new “weave your magic” campaign [video]
Lurpak launched their first Australian television commercial this week as part of the Danish brand’s new “Weave Your Magic” campaign.
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Proposed job cuts at Fonterra drives shares spike
Dairy company, Fonterra, is proposing to cull 300 jobs and investors have responded well, with share prices jumping to over $8.
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Lion reports increased alcohol sales but a decline in dairy
Japanese-owned Australian food and beverage manufacturer Lion has released a quarterly trading update which reports a 14 percent increase in beer, wine and spirit sales in face of an overall lagging in the category’s market.
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