As part of its ‘Australian First’ sourcing policy, Coles has signed a five year contract with Tamar Valley Dairy to produce its private label yoghurt ranges.
Tamar Valley will begin producing seven product lines, or 3000 tonnes a year, of Coles yoghurt from June. Coles and Tamar Valley will collaborate to create new product lines and further grow the business over the term of the five year contract.
Coles merchandise director John Durkan, said: “In looking for a partner to create our Coles brand yoghurt, we wanted a team who could help us deliver a quality product, and who would also work with us to create exciting new product lines for our customers.”
Tamar Valley Dairy founder and managing director Archie Matteo said: “This new contract will see our retail business grow by 40%, and it reinforces our confidence in our decision to build new facilities and expand our production facility.
“We’ll be looking to employ another 40 people as a result of winning the Coles contract, and we think that indirectly, the contract will provide employment for over 100 people.”
Source: Coles
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