Maxum Foods aims to feed Asia's growing dairy needs

An evolving palate, an appetite for more nutritious food and an increasingly healthy economy are positioning Asia at the front and centre of the global dairy industry, which is forecast to generate more than US$442 billion in annual revenues within the next five years.

"Asia now commands the worldwide dairy demand, but its supply has yet to keep pace, creating myriad opportunities for suppliers across the globe," says Dustin Boughton, director of Brisbane-based dairy ingredients specialist Maxum Foods. "Feeding the region's dairy requirements goes far beyond the breakfast table - and we aim to fill the gaps with our full basket of products."

From milk powders to butter, cheese and customised blends, Maxum Foods' offerings extend from technical support and market intelligence for the food ingredient, to human health and animal nutrition industries. The dairy partner of choice for food manufacturers across Australasia, the company is also a leading stockfeed milk powder manufacturer through its Maxum Animal Nutrition arm.

Under the MaxCare brand, Maxum Animal Nutrition supplies milk replacement products for calves, lambs and piglets - providing cost-effective and convenient solutions for maximised productivity and long-term profitability.

"High-quality meat and dairy products begin with well-fed livestock," says Tom Newton, national manager of Maxum Animal Nutrition. "We see ourselves as caretakers not only of the animals we work with, but also of the farmers, primary producers, business partners and the industry as a whole."

Becoming an integral part of the global dairy industry is among MaxCare's long-term goals, and solidifying its presence in China and Asia is an essential part of its five-year plan.