Fonterra Australia has invested $4.3 million to boost the cheese and whey capacity of its Wynyard plant in Tasmania.
The investment will increase the plant’s cheese making capacity by 8,000 metric tons per annum by speeding up every step of the cheese making process. The extra capacity will help the Wynyard plant keep up with the growing demand for Fonterra’s cheese and whey from its domestic and export customers, the company said.
Fonterra Australia regional operations manager south Steve Taylor claimed that the Wynyard factory is a key part of Fonterra’s global multi-hub strategy.
Taylor said: “Tasmania is an important region for Fonterra and our multi-hub strategy, and we continue to invest here for the long-term. We’re a major regional employer and we’re proud of the work we do and our involvement in the local communities.
“The more we invest for growth the more competitive our business will be, putting us in a strong position to manage global volatility, pay the best possible price to farmers and the best possible returns to our shareholders.”
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