Shock Closure of Iconic King Island Dairy Raises Concerns for Local Community

Australia 09.09.2024

Source: DairyNews.today

The announcement that Tasmania’s King Island Dairy will cease operations by mid-2025 has sent shockwaves through the local community. Saputo, the parent company, revealed the closure on Thursday following a strategic review launched 10 months ago after the dairy giant was unable to find a buyer for the iconic facility.

Shock Closure of Iconic King Island Dairy Raises Concerns for Local Community

Key News of the Week

29.10.2025

Danone Reports 4.8% Increase in Third Quarter 2025 Sales

27.10.2025

Global Dairy Trade Auction Sees 1.4% Decline in Price Index

27.10.2025

Global Dairy Leaders Commit to Sustainable Practices at IDF World Summit

Author's materials

Lukasz Wyrzykowski

21.10.2025

Global Dairy Leaders Unite in Chile: IDF Summit Kicks Off with a Vision for the Future of Milk

The IDF Summit 2025 has officially kicked off in Chile, starting strong with the World Leader Forum, moderated by Gilles Froment, President of the International Dairy Federation (IDF).

Mikhail Mishchenko

Director of the Dairy Market Research Center

14.10.2025

From Counting Cows to Artificial Intelligence: Why Automation Matters for Farms of Every Size

Twenty years ago, farm automation meant little more than mechanized milking and sorting gates used to count animals. Today, a “smart farm” includes robotic milking systems, reproductive sensors, artificial intelligence for early disease detection, and climate control systems that save water while keeping cows comfortable. Automation is no longer a luxury — it has become the foundation of competitiveness.

Interview