70 | Dairy Goat Co-operative T T Bernadette Cooney Global success Dairy Goat Co-operative employs 230 people at its Gallagher Drive processing plant. PRODUCTION This year is dedicated to the Year of the Co-operative Business, and Dairy Goat Co-operative, headquartered in Hamilton, has been an enduring example of the benefits of the co-operative model for 30 years. Owned entirely by its member farmers, the organisation is renowned for pioneering goat- milk-based infant formula, and remains committed to producing high-quality, sustainable products that nourish children in 30 countries across the globe. The infant formula is widely available in New Zealand and is exported to regions including Asia, Europe, South America, and Oceania, with Korea and Taiwan among its largest markets. Lauded for its nutritional benefits, particularly for infants with digestive sensitivities to cow milk, its goat milk infant formula is firmly founded in science, says Dairy Goat Co-operative CEO Alastair Hulbert. “We believe breast milk is always the best choice, obviously, but there is also a lot of studies and clinical research that shows the next best alternative is high nutritional goats’ milk formula,” says Alastair. “It’s gentle on digestion and offers exceptional nutritional value.” The co-operative also produces whole goats’ milk and skim milk powders, catering to diverse consumer needs. Dairy Goat Co-operative employs 230 people at its Gallagher Drive processing plant, and every step of production is meticulously controlled to ensure exceptional quality. “Our processes are tailored specifically for goat milk, preserving its natural goodness and unique properties.” At its core, the co-operative model ensures that profits are reinvested into the business and shared among the farmers who own it. “Our objective is to grow the returns and security of our farmer shareholders while delivering world-leading, premium-quality products to consumers,” says Alastair. The co-operative model also supports robust relationships throughout the supply chain. From the Waikato and Taranaki farmers that supply fresh goats’ milk, to its global distribution network, the co-operative fosters a from-our-family-to-yours philosophy, reflecting co-operation and respect. Despite its global success, the co-operative has faced a challenging last three years following on from the Covid-19 pandemic, which More than 45 years of uncomplicating the world of logistics. www.scangl.com 027 260 3033 cahil@scangl.com 26A Tawa Street, Mt Maunganui 3116 Tekplas is a Hamilton based moulding company delivering customised solutions to a range of critical hygiene and food contact customers. The purpose-built factory is built to the highest standards, offering injection moulding, injection stretch blow moulding and automated assembly within an environmentally controlled, HEPA filtered, ISO class 7 cleanroom environment.” Let’s work together. Get in touch via the contact options below: enquiries@tekplas.co.nz 07 849 0910 www.tekplas.co.nz
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