With over 25 years’ experience in the dairy industry, I recently attended a course at the Centre for Dairy Research in Madison, WI. There, it yet again struck me how much potential there is for innovation and improvement in dairy. It’s just that visionary thinking is all too often frustrated by practical limitations. I’ve seen this many times when commissioning new production lines in various parts of the world.
That’s one of the many reasons I’m so inspired to now find myself working at Pure Dairy. Because what we’re creating here isn’t just something new—a benchmark for modern dairy. We’re creating the capability to realise future innovations, to pivot and keep growing as the world of dairy changes around us.
A place where visionary thinking isn’t frustrated but empowered.
This is embodied in Pure Dairy’s new, purpose-built cheese manufacturing and processing plant in Dandenong South. The sheer scale of this site is impressive. Our cool room will hold up to 4,000 pallets plus freezer space for another 500 and an additional boxing room with space for 300 more. It’s a serious operation, built to accommodate the growing needs of Pure Dairy’s client partners. With multiple loading bays and export capability, we’re setting ourselves up for intelligent, sustainable growth.
Every aspect of manufacturing, processing, storage and transport has been carefully considered. Trucks of any size come in one way and leave another, making for speedy logistics. Unloaded product stays chilled at 4º as it travels less than 5 metres to the chilled warehouse. Indeed, the entire factory operates at 4-9º. Combined with our state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment, this means that there are never any temperature spikes in the product, so we can keep our labels clear from unnecessary preservatives and emulsifiers.
Manufacturing and processing capabilities are equally impressive—all designed and constructed to world-class standards, with safety, quality, and efficiency front of mind. We’ve invested in the best equipment available on the market today. Everything we’re installing reflects the newest technology and innovations in dairy manufacturing, with a clear focus on quality, shelf life and reduced waste.
Safety and product quality are paramount. For example, our high-care area is fed over-pressurised filtered air from a dedicated brand-new HVAC system. Only designated high-care equipment is used here, and it never moves anywhere else. The floor is painted blue to clearly show any spills. And both the high- and low-care areas can safely be viewed by visitors from a glassed overhead walkway.
