Farmer’s plea to supermarkets after receiving tiny pay cheque
YOU’D think it could never happen in Australia. But somehow, this man is earning just a fraction of the minimum wage.
Supermarket giants hurting dairy farmers more than the drought
As the drought worsens across New South Wales and Queensland, some farmers say it’s the supermarket giants sending them broke, not a lack of rain.
Australian supermarkets limit baby milk formula sales as China demand hits stocks
Move comes after reports that one kilogram tins bought for up to A$35 were being resold to Chinese parents for around A$100
Victorian Farmers Federation to renew contract for cheap milk with supermarket Coles
The Victorian Farmers Federation will push forward with its endorsement of cheap milk by extending a deal with supermarket chain Coles.
North-east dairy farm celebrates winning shelf space at UK supermarket
A dairy farm is hoping to become a household name after hitting shelves in supermarket giant Morrisons.
Supermarkets not manipulating farm gate price with cheap milk: ACCC
Dairy farmers are angry about the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s decision not to take any action on dollar-a-litre milk.
Chinese tourists raid Danish supermarkets for infant milk powder
Following a string of food safety scandals, Chinese tourists visiting Copenhagen have this year stocked up on Danish-made organic infant milk formula, prompting some supermarkets to limit the number of cans each customer can buy.
By: Julie Astrid Thomsen
Source: Reuters
Link: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-arla-foods-china/chinese-tourists-raid-danish-supermarkets-for-infant-milk-powder-idUSKBN1E91AK
Supermarket milk price rise as dairy shortage hits supplies
Supermarkets are raising the cost of milk as a dairy shortage hits supplies — but a pint is still cheaper than bottled water.
By: Andrew Ellson
Source: The Times
Link: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/supermarket-milk-price-rise-as-dairy-shortage-hits-supplies-tr220h3sr
Fizzy milk could be about to hit supermarket shelves to boost milk sales
Fizzy milk could be about to hit supermarket shelves with one of the UK’s biggest milk producers planning to make it the next big drinks trend. By: Katie Morley
The good and bad of surging supermarket butter prices
OPINION: I have always been greedy with butter. By: LYN WEBSTER