Taupō-based dairy processor, Miraka, is looking for 40 new farmer suppliers to meet growing demand for its low carbon footprint products.
The processor, which uses geothermal energy and has one of the lowest carbon footprints in the world, has around 100 farmer suppliers but is looking to grow its supply base to meet demand from customers across its 17 international markets.
“Suppliers are normally within approximately 100 kilometres range of our Mokai factory, including the Eastern Bay of Plenty area,” chief executive Karl Gradon.
He said the company is preparing for new growth and looking ahead to the future as our business moves into foodservice areas and purpose driven brands which value carbon reductions.
The Māori-owned processor’s modus operandi is underscored by a set of core values. Topping its list is kaitiakitanga – caring for the whenua (land), taiao (natural environment and resources) and people, as best as is possible.
Ensuring that our values align and new suppliers are committed to best practice methodologies on-farm are important considerations,” general manager of on-farm excellence Chad Hoggard said. You can find out more about how to become a supplier here.
