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  • sidewayss
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    Good news for the dairy farmers here in WA is that Coles will be paying the the major milk processor Harvey Fresh more for their milk, and on the condition that the increase in payment is passed on to the dairy farmers.

    The increase is expected to be 3.3 cents a litre extra.

    Farmers currently get paid 41cents a litre for milk, and they need about 50cents a litre to be sustainable.

    Information on this can be found on page 13 of The West Australian newspaper today Wednesday June 27th.

    Whether or not this will actually happen remains to be seen.

    I for one will continue to buy Harvey Fresh, Bannister Downs and Margaret River Organic Dairies from independent grocers.
    That way i know the farmers will be looked after, the same way we look after our coffee growers, the premise that no child labor is used for cherry picking, and the workers are cared for and paid the right money.

    I ask you to do the right thing too and ensure our hard working farmers livelihood is secure.

    Gary at G

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  • sidewayss
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    Not only is Bannister Downs milk the choice for us enthusiasts and specialty coffee cafes, the packaging is biodegradable and recyclable. Its made from a certain  plastic that is different from others.

    I find $2.19 a litre good value when you consider the quality.

    I also use Margaret River Dairy Company organic milk with its good ole fashioned cream on top which you have to give a quick shake before using.
    Costs close to $5.00 for 2 litres.

    After using these quality products and then going back to Coles milk, there is distinct difference in taste, and frothing character.

    Consider also, the carbon footprint of shipping things from over east, and its an unstoppable moving force of competition.

    Take a look at eggs as another classic example.....

    Gary at G

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  • MrJack
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    Originally posted by 7E6469687A6C747E7E0D0 link=1299533787/8#8 date=1299641783
    I get sick of the rubbish tricks that companies do market their products, not just milk.

    Here in WA, i dont even know if the Coles and Woolworths milk is made here or over east. All i know is that their contact details are based in Melbourne and Sydney.
    Ive been seeing and reading about what companies do to their milk, and frankly im tired of it.

    I do what some have done, buy Bannister Downs milk. Its local, worth a a bit more but i know it tastes better, it;s not diluted and im supporting the local farmers and help create jobs instead of profits being sent to the east.

    Gary at G

    I always use Bannister Downs milk. Its $2.20 a litre at the moment, but its well worth the extra couple of dollars a week it costs me.

    I find the difference so noticable in coffee that I would probably still buy it if they gave away Pura or Coles branded milk for free...

    Originally posted by 232C3320222429292A2B450 link=1299533787/35#35 date=1304081004
    Hi Gary, without naming names, some time back i did a stint at a major dairy. Out of boredom on nightshift we would assist the guys on the bottling machines. Part of that was changing over the rolls of labels when they changed product.
    When they went from their normal premium milk to a "home brand" milk naturally i asked the question... whats the difference?
    Answer: "the label"...
    Things may have changed but then again, maybe not.
    Ill leave it there

    edit: oh yeah, the milk was local (southwest). never heard of any being trucked across from the dark side... bit far id reckon
    Pretty easy to confirm that; compare the nutrition information on the bottles...

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  • SPman
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    My wife just sticks a shot of cream in her milk.......

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  • baifonzai
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    I noticed that Coles brand milk froths slightly less than say a2 milk but the main difference is the aroma and taste. Not that the difference is humongous but the a2 milk I tried is generally more fragrant and velvety while the Coles brand milk has less aroma and is a little bit more watery after frothing.

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  • mompt
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    after coming back from a cafe job overseas, personally I think we take it for granted how good our milk is despite the massive price drops or so-claimed quality drops.

    The cafe I worked at used non-protein additive milk and the difference from one days batch to the next was ridiculous at times. Milk that pretty much fizzed after texturing since it couldnt hold its froth.

    And another thing, after working with skimmed (not lite) 0.1% fat milk, I can say Im glad I wont have to deal with that any more.

    So Ill stick to my $1 per litre milk.

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  • Gra
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    Originally posted by 5A4A46465D48764E4845290 link=1299533787/44#44 date=1309385648
    Thundergod wrote Yesterday at 11:51pm: Ill only use it on my Weetbix then when I can get my hands on it. Thatd be about all it is good for!
    I must agree it drove me mad trying to work out why I keep getting those little bubbles then I changed to IGA problem solved
    Cheers gra..

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  • scoota_gal
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    Originally posted by 6854495258594E5B53583C0 link=1299533787/43#43 date=1309352168
    ;D
    Ill only use it on my Weetbix then when I can get my hands on it.
    Thatd be about all it is good for! ;D

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  • Thundergod
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    Originally posted by 26363A3A21340A323439550 link=1299533787/41#41 date=1309330024
    Well, Im not a newb and I will rubbish Norco milk...its rubbish.
    ;D
    Ill only use it on my Weetbix then when I can get my hands on it.

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  • themilkmaid
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    No i work in a cafe ..... weve tried all milk we used pura then df took over queensland market so we use that .... by far beats any other milk ....texturing & flavour wise but thats mine & our customers opinion , each to their own !!! df make iga milk saw it on our milk truck once ....
    Originally posted by 21313D3D26330D35333E520 link=1299533787/41#41 date=1309330024
    Originally posted by 1529342F252433262E25410 link=1299533787/40#40 date=1309329600

    I grew up on the North Coast so I wont have newbs saunter in and rubbish Norco without calling them out on it.
    Well, Im not a newb and I will rubbish Norco milk...its rubbish.

    Always inconsistent and have been having trouble with it for ages with tiny bubbles that no amount of thumping jugs will get rid of. Everytime we get a delivery of it, half of it has been frozen (yes, that is probably a delivery problem and not a manufacturer problem) but it still is rubbish, IMHO and I have hated it for several years. It was just at a good price for the boss.

    Weve actually been using IGAs branded milk of late and I have to say, Im loving it! Dont really know where it is coming from but it keeps the bosses happy because of its price and keeps me happy because I can consistently get great silky milk out of it.

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  • scoota_gal
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    Originally posted by 1529342F252433262E25410 link=1299533787/40#40 date=1309329600

    I grew up on the North Coast so I wont have newbs saunter in and rubbish Norco without calling them out on it.
    Well, Im not a newb and I will rubbish Norco milk...its rubbish.

    Always inconsistent and have been having trouble with it for ages with tiny bubbles that no amount of thumping jugs will get rid of. Everytime we get a delivery of it, half of it has been frozen (yes, that is probably a delivery problem and not a manufacturer problem) but it still is rubbish, IMHO and I have hated it for several years. It was just at a good price for the boss.

    Weve actually been using IGAs branded milk of late and I have to say, Im loving it! Dont really know where it is coming from but it keeps the bosses happy because of its price and keeps me happy because I can consistently get great silky milk out of it.

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  • Thundergod
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    Originally posted by 322E232B2F2A2D2B272F22460 link=1299533787/37#37 date=1309263247
    Dairy farmers add permeate to keep milk consistancy throughout the whole year .. permeate is simply protien DF / pura ar the best milks to use for coffee .... consistancy is what they pride themselves on !!!! p.s d i bella uses norco .... its terrible & inconsistant and pretty much cheap and nasty milk ! ive done tastings and the df brand is by far the best
    Looks like an advertisement for DF milk.
    Not a good first post.

    I grew up on the North Coast so I wont have newbs saunter in and rubbish Norco without calling them out on it.

    Do you work for DF????????

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  • trentski
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    Originally posted by 6A5F484A7A425F404C41492D0 link=1299533787/38#38 date=1309327002
    Hi MM,

    Its a shame you have the ingredients in milk permeate backwards. How is the rest of your contribution?

    Greg

    ;D Sure is an interesting first post, worlds probably better of without it

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  • GregWormald
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    Hi MM,

    Its a shame you have the ingredients in milk permeate backwards. How is the rest of your contribution?

    Greg

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  • themilkmaid
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    Re: Milking the price war is froth and trouble for coffee lovers

    Dairy farmers add permeate to keep milk consistancy throughout the whole year .. permeate is simply protien DF / pura ar the best milks to use for coffee .... consistancy is what they pride themselves on !!!! p.s d i bella uses norco .... its terrible & inconsistant and pretty much cheap and nasty milk ! ive done tastings and the df brand is by far the best

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