Dairyworks confirms move to Christchurch

News Release

Cheese marketing company Dairyworks has decided to move its operations from Temuka to Christchurch, which will mean its Temuka factory is likely to close by the end of June.

Dairyworks announced its decision to staff this afternoon and will commence discussions with its 23 full time permanent staff on Monday about relocating to Christchurch and the timing of the closure.

“There will be a gradual transfer of production from Temuka to Christchurch during May and June,” said Dairyworks chairman Graham Heenan.

Background Information about the Company:

Dairyworks has outgrown its Temuka premises and the significant limitations at the plant have affected productivity.

Dairyworks has doubled its sales in the last five years and has identified a need to operate closer to its markets. Moving to Christchurch will significantly cut transport costs and time and will remove double handling.

Dairyworks has operated out of Temuka since 2001 as a cheese marketing company. It buys cheese from the nearby Fonterra plant and from other New Zealand and Australian manufacturers, cuts it, packages it and brands it for the New Zealand market.

Dairyworks brands include Alpine and Rolling Meadow.

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