Theland UHT Low Fat Milk 3.5g protein (250mL)

Origin

Theland’s UHT low fat 3.5g protein milk is 100% Australian made and packed.

The pure Australian raw milk used in the production of the product, is sourced from dairy farms within the Goulburn, Murray and Kiewa Valley’s located within the south-eastern corner of Australia at South latitude 34°- 38°.

The capital of Victoria (Melbourne) receives an average of over 2300 hours of sunshine each year.

The *primary food source for the cows is pasture, either freshly grazed by the cows or eaten as hay/silage

*Supplementary feeding ensures the ongoing health and welfare of the animals.

Theland Supply Chain

The safety and quality practices in place across the supply chain have been verified, including measures that contribute to a lower carbon footprint.

Select any part of the supply chain to view these verified activities.

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The Farm

Approximately 28% Lower Carbon Footprint from Cradle to Farm Gate

Dairying in Australia produces milk with a 27.9% lower carbon footprint (total greenhouse gas emissions per kg of product), when compared to the global average of other major milk producing nations.

Results from a recent international study showed that the carbon footprint of Australian milk production was 1.06 kg CO2e per kg FPCM (fat and protein corrected milk) compared to the global average of 1.47 kg CO2e per kg FPCM.

Farm Assurances

The pure raw milk used in the production of the product, is sourced from dairy farms within the Goulburn, Murray and Kiewa Valley’s located within Australia at South latitude 34°- 38°.

The farms are registered and licensed with the relevant State Authority. This includes the requirement to have an independently audited food safety program.

The farms must comply with the conditions of the licence, routine surveillance, and monitoring of the raw milk supply from the farm ensure ongoing compliance.

The Factory

Lower Carbon Initiatives - 25% Renewable Energy

The factory manufacturing this product has invested in sustainability initiatives that include:

Renewable energy sources:

Investing in a solar system which supplies over 25% of the total energy needs of the site. At installation in 2020 the carbon offset for this project was in excess of 5,000 tonnes of CO2 or in terms of trees it is equivalent to 1,700 trees being planted.

Water Saving initiatives:

Water from the cooling cycle of the UHT units is captured and recycled for re-use onsite, resulting in a saving about 300,000L of water per annum.

Factory Assurances

On arrival at the factory a sample of the chilled milk is taken from the tanker and checked for quality.

The milk is not accepted if it fails to meet required specifications.

Once approved for use, the milk is standardised, and ultra-heat treated to achieve commercial sterility.

The milk is aseptically packed into individual tamper-proof Tetra Pak cartons.

Each brick (individual unit) is individually coded for traceability.

Samples from each batch of finished product are tested for compliance to specification prior to release.

Testing includes a range of chemical, microbial, and sensory attributes to ensure that food safety and quality requirements are met.

Regulatory Assurances

The dairy factory is regularly audited to ensure it complies with the regulations which include:

The Dairy Act 2000
The Food Act 1984
The Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (FSANZ)
Dairy Food Safety Victoria (DFSV).
The factory additionally holds SQF (Safe Quality Food) Accreditation, an internationally recognised Food Safety and Quality Program.

The factory is registered with the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources and meets the requirements of The Export Control (Milk and Milk Products) Rules 2021.

Shipping

Shipping Assurances

The shipping company must ensure that the products are accompanied by all EAD (export accompanied documents) that are required by the importing country, including:

customs documents
health certificates
certificates of laboratory testing analysis

All other documents that are required by the importing country must be completed and approved before the container is sealed and loaded on board the ship.

The product is shipped to China and checked by China Customs on arrival. China Customs check the import documentation to confirm all requirements have been met and may test the product again prior to releasing it into the country.

Once cleared by Customs the product is sent to the warehouse.

Retail

Retail Assurances

The product arrives at the warehouse where it is managed using barcoding and traceability systems.

Product is loaded onto delivery trucks and distributed to individual shops, supermarkets, and other customers.

The AQ Assured brand and QR code can be scanned to provide consumer confidence of the food safety and quality measures undertaken throughout the supply chain.

Environmental

Lower Carbon Initiatives

✔ Approximately 28% lower carbon footprint from cradle to farm gate

Dairying in Australia produces milk with a 27.9% lower carbon footprint (total greenhouse gas emissions per kg of product), when compared to the global average of other major milk producing nations.

✔ 25% of the total energy consumption of the factory is solar energy

The factory that manufactures this product has invested in a solar system which supplies over 25% of the total energy needs of the site.

Energy Saving on Farm

✔ Water Use on Farm

To ensure the ongoing sustainability of the resource, water used on farms is allocated and regulated by the relevant State and Territory Government.

Dairy Farmers have many options to conserve water including the use of low - pressure hoses, quickly fixing leaks, and reducing evaporation from water stores.

✔ Waste Management on Farm

To improve on farm productivity whilst minimising environmental impact, farmers must comply with the regulations contained within the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), including the management of waste.

This is to ensure that effluent is contained within farm boundaries and does not enter water supplies or contaminate land.

Animal Welfare

All animals are clearly identified through the National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) - Australia's system for identifying and tracking dairy cattle.

Farmers must meet their obligations under legislation including The Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Cattle to ensure that all aspects of animal welfare are considered in relation to the following five provisions:

Nutrition: the animals must be provided with access to fresh water and a good diet.
Environment: shade or shelter must be provided to give protection to the animals from extreme weather conditions.
Health: prevent or rapidly diagnose and treat illness or injury.
Behaviour: the animals must be provided with conditions that allow natural patterns of social behaviour.
Free from distress: to live and grow in a safe environment.

Safety & Quality

Laboratory Tested for Safety & Quality

Theland UHT low fat 3.5g protein milk is laboratory tested for quality and safety throughout the production process using both factory (in-house) and independent, accredited laboratories.

Testing is undertaken at each step from raw milk collection, during processing, and again upon completion of the final product.

This testing regime ensures all final products meet the specifications, regulatory compliance and nutritional descriptions on their label.

Meets Overseas Market Access Requirements

Theland UHT milk meets the market access requirements of the countries to which it exports.

Produced Under Government Regulations

The factory holds accreditations to ensure compliance to all relevant legislation including The Food Act, The Dairy Act and DFSV requirements.

The factory also ensures the milk is manufactured in accordance with the requirements in the Export Control (Milk and Milk Products) Rules 2021.

Nutrition

100% Pure Australian Cows' Milk.

Nutrition from Nature:

No added colours
No added flavours
No added sugar
No gelatin
No antibiotics
No preservatives

Theland UHT low fat 3.5g protein milk, contains natural calcium, an important source of nutrition for building strong, dense bones early in life, and keeping bones strong and healthy in later life.

Theland UHT low fat 3.5g protein milk, contains natural protein, essential to human life activities, as well as contributing to formation and growth of body tissues.

Nutritional Information

Items	per 100mL	NRV %
Energy	198kJ	2%
Protein	3.5g	6%
Fat	1.5g	3%
Carbohydrate	4.9g	2%
Sodium	45mg	2%
Calcium	122mg	15%

PRODUCT ATTRIBUTES VERIFIED BY AQ ASSURED