Australian ASX-listed company Warrnambool Cheese and Butter (WBC) today announced the signing of a five year deal to supply dairy products to Coles Supermarkets under a new consumer brand. The new brand, called ‘Great Ocean Road’, will be sold exclusively through Coles stores across Australian and includes a range of cheddar cheeses and fresh milk products. In a statement released today, WCB said it will work with Coles to formalise the agreement into a contract. Under the supply contract,... ...Read more »

Australia’s largest ASX-listed dairy company Bega Cheese has announced plans to complete a merger with Victorian-based dairy co-operative Tatura Milk Industries by the end of 2011. Bega Cheese acquired 70 per cent of Tatura Milk Industries in 2007 for approximately A$39 Million. By agreement made between the two companies in March 2011, Tatura Milk advised Bega Cheese it must be listed with the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) in order to acquire the remaining shares from Tatura Milk Industries.... ...Read more »

Under a controversial new partnership between The Pharmacy Guild of Australia and Australian dietary supplement manufacturer Blackmores, Australian pharmacists will promote dietary supplements alongside prescription medication at point-of-sale. The partnership has been criticised by the Australian Medical Association, which has voiced concerns that the financial interest of Blackmores and The Pharmacy Guild of Australia may be taking priority over the interests of patients. From October 2011, Blackmores’... ...Read more »

An amicable deal has been struck between Tasmanian farmers and dairy processor National Foods today, concluding a long-running saga that had become bitter on occasions. Farmers had – until today – continued to back away from the price offered by National Foods, arguing farmers were paid more in other states and the offer price would not meet their costs of production. However, National Foods held firm arguing their proposed milk price was the best they could do without undermining the... ...Read more »