Pure Dairy cheese facility nears completion

Dairy trading house and manufacturer Pure Dairy has confirmed that its new cheese factory in Dandenong South (pictured) is on schedule for a production launch in 2025. Structural work has been finished, and most internal fitouts are also nearing completion – including the installation of specialised automated processing equipment. The 13,000 square metre facility will…

Saputo to close King Island Dairy

Canadian owned Saputo Dairy Australia has announced the last operating season of King Island Dairy, planning to close the facility and retiring the brand in mid 2025. The decision comes after a 10 month review that ‘sought to maximise value for the business by conducting an intensive review of all commercial and financial alternatives for…

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