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US company, Milacron Holdings Corp, says its Uniloy business and Consolidated Container have together developed a lightweight range of retail milk packs in gallon, half-gallon and other sizes – called Dura-Lite.
Dura-Lite containers are strong, appealing and compatible with the supply chain, its makers say. They have radiuses, symmetrical ribs and angles that work together to reduce weight without sacrificing bottle performance or aesthetics.
The containers will hit retail shelves in early 2016.
US pig farmers could soon be culling on-site due to a COVID-19 induced backup at meatpacking plants.
Did you know that one of the world’s most expensive butters is made in New Zealand?
The US meat market is becoming something of a nightmare for NZ meat exporters with situations changing – in some cases – on a daily basis.
A trend is emerging of farmers posting on YouTube to make money — but just how worthwhile are the returns?
Crafting a successful family succession plan is a notoriously hard act to pull off.
Farmers need not worry about fertiliser supply this autumn but the prices they pay will depend on how the Middle East conflict plays out.
American butter undercutting New Zealand's own product on New Zealand supermarket shelves appears to be a case of markets working as they should, says Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand (DCANZ).
Tech savvy Huntly farmer Rhys Darby believes technology could help solve one of the dairy industry's pressing problems - how to attract more young people into farming.
Fonterra farmers will be smiling all the way to the bank next month.
Exporters of live animals by sea say the decision by the coalition Government to go back on its word to reinstate the live export trade is "mysterious and disappointing".
OPINION: Cheaper US butter on New Zealand shelves isn't impressing everybody.
OPINION: The coalition Government seems to have chickened out when it comes to live animal exports by sea.
