date:Mar 21, 2013
The higher farm gate price follows Coles discussions with agriculture and dairy sector representatives in the State about the future of Western Australias dairy industry.
Coles said it will absorb the higher cost price from its own margin so that consumers in Western Australia do not need to pay a higher price for milk at the supermarket.
Coles has responded by saying it will pay Harvey Fresh an extra 2.7 cents per litre for its branded and private label milk following the supermarkets latest