Frequently Asked Questions

Do you Supply UHT and/or Powdered Milk?

Green Valley Dairies is a 100% fresh milk site, processing and bottling our Fresh Milk from our Cows on our Farm at Mangatawhiri – we currently do not produce UHT or Powered Milk.

How can I open a Credit Account for supply?

Please email you details to orders@gvd.co.nz

What is you Minimum Order Quantity?

Our minimum order quantity is 220 bottles per order. However, if your requirements are below this – we maybe able to supply via one of our Vendors or Distributors. Please feel free to contact us to discuss your requirements in more detail by emailing order@gvd.co.nz or ringing 09 233 6508 or 0800 868 260.

What is you Minimum Export / Contract Packing Order Quantity?

Our minimum order quantity is 2,000 litres per Order. Please contact our Sales Manager (steve.gardner@gvd.co.nz) to discuss your requirements in more detail as this could vary depending on the product/s you require.

What packaging format do you supply milk in for Export Sales?

Export packaging options are 1litre PET. Other sizes available but upon consultation.

What are the labelling requirements for Export Sales?

This depends on your requirements; where the Milk is to be sold; what type of Milk; etc. This is a question we can answer best answer during our discussions with you. All labelling requirements are at owners cost, with Green Valley Dairies directing the process.

What packaging format do you supply milk in for Domestic Sales?

Green Valley Dairies milk is available is a variety of pack sizes from 1000 litre for Manufacturing customers; 18litre Kegs and 10litre bladders for the Coffee / Café / Hospitality customers to our Domestic Consumer range being 2litre; 1litre; 450ml; 225ml bottles.

What is the Shelf Life of Green Valley Dairies Milk?

Green Valley Dairies milk being fresh has a Best Before (BB) Shelf Life of 17 days from day of production validated for domestic (New Zealand) sales.

For Export sales our Best Before (BB) Shelf Life of 15 days from day of production due to the two days required to clear Export requirements prior to dispatching. Please also note that any duration of Air Freight to arrive at final destination falls within the Best Before date which will reduce time to sell / consume before Best Before date.