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Byrne Dairy
empowering us to produce aseptic and ESL beverages in dairy and non-dairy formats,” Thomas explains.“ As part of this expansion, we will introduce advanced filling technology, with the most exciting addition being a new plastic bottle line, which will allow us to focus on the high protein, ultra-filtered milk market. Moreover, the new plastic bottle line will have the capability to manufacture both Aseptic shelf-stable and ESL products.
“ Furthermore,” he adds,“ we will add over 3000 pallet spaces, which will allow us to continue to penetrate new markets and develop different formats for our products. For now, we are eagerly anticipating the expanded production capabilities of our ultra-filtered milk, which has gone well beyond our expectations, as well as other innovative products that are still in the pipeline. Our investment to expand the facility in Cortlandville will allow us to continue to grow with our customers and provide them with more solutions.”
Sustainability strategy
Next, Thomas touches on the topic of sustainability, an issue that is top of mind for Byrne as for many businesses in the food, and more specifically dairy, industry.“ Most of our milk is sourced locally, from within a 50-mile radius of our facilities, as we strive to make our operations more sustainable. By prioritizing hyper-local sourcing of critical materials like milk, we not only ensure the highest quality products but also lower our environmental impact. To further align with our sustainability efforts, we have invested in a modern, efficient truck fleet that optimizes transportation routes and reduces emissions. Additionally, we drive a waste reduction program across our organization, with the aim to use recycled materials as much as possible. Our efforts also extend to minimizing water and energy consumption, enabling us to keep our costs competitive while reinforcing our green credentials in the market,” he informs.
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