Work begins on major cheese plant

USA – Construction has begun on what is set to be one of the world’s largest and most efficient cheese, milk and whey plants.

The facility will be the centrepiece of Southwest Cheese Company, a joint venture between Glanbia, Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), Select Milk Producers and a number of other co-operative members. The new plant in Clovis, New Mexico is expected to cost $190 million (