Betta Milk factory closure a blow for dairy processing in North West Tasmania says AWU
The announcement by Bega that they will close the Betta Milk factory in Burnie is a blow for dairy processing in Northwest Tasmania, said the union that represents the workers. Bega, which acquired Betta Milk in December, announced today they will close the Betta Milk factory in Burnie TAS with the loss of 21 jobs. […]
Milk farmgate prices remain strong with Bega offering a record high opening price
The Rural Bank May update provides an analysis of production and pricing trends for local dairy producers Rural Bank has released its May 2022 update for the Dairy industry at a time when the Global Dairy Trade Index declined a further 8.5% in April to US$1,379 per tonne whilst SMP and Cheddar prices declined by […]