Busted – Lactalis Fined Over Fake “Fresh” Milk Claims
The ACCC penalizes the corporate dairy giant for blending powdered reconstituted ingredients into its premium liquid milk lines. Lactalis Australia pays a $59,400 ACCC penalty for labeling milk as “fresh” despite blending in substantial amounts of powdered ingredients. Lactalis Australia, a dominant dairy processor managing notable commercial brands like Pauls, Harvey Fresh, Oak, Vaalia, and…
Canada rejects NZ dairy protein ‘dumping’ claim
The Canadian government has brushed off criticism from the dairy industry in New Zealand, Australia and the US that it has been dumping dairy products on world markets, saying its exports aren’t on the rise. Otago University international relations professor Robert Patman has meanwhile argued this is not the right time for New Zealand to…