In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, Software as a Service (SaaS) has emerged as a dominant force, revolutionising various industries. One such unexpected intersection is the amalgamation of the world of SaaS with the traditional world of dairy. This unlikely combination has given rise to innovative solutions, transforming dairy farming, processing, and distribution. In this …

The Perfect Blend: When the Dairy Industry Meets the World of SaaS Read More »

In our recent article we explained the concept of the different emission scopes in the most basic of terms. The next step is to examine what this means in the context of the dairy processing industry. Dairy processing, a crucial bridge between raw milk collection and the delivery of finished products to consumers, has seen …

Dairy Processing – Navigating Scope 1, 2, and 3 Emissions Read More »

If you’ve been keeping an eye on environmental news or corporate sustainability reports, you might have come across terms like “Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions”. These terms are used to categorise the different sources of greenhouse gas emissions produced by businesses. Understanding these categories is key to mitigating the impacts of climate change. But …

A simple explanation of Scope 1, 2 & 3 emissions Read More »

A Dairy Logistics planning specialist plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and timely collection of dairy products from farms and their transportation to processing plants. It requires a great deal of planning and coordination to overcome the various challenges that may arise in dairy collection logistics.  In this article, we will discuss the …

A day in the life of a dairy logistics planner Read More »

Dairy farming is a demanding and rewarding profession that requires a lot of hard work and dedication. A day in the life of a dairy farmer can be long and intense, but it is also filled with moments of satisfaction and pride. A dairy farmer is a highly skilled professional, as they essentially serve as: …

A day in the life of a dairy farmer Read More »

As the famous TV presenter and never-self-proclaimed Youtube celebrity chef James May once famously and so wisely said: “cheese”. So let’s talk about that! Cheese has been a staple in the human diet for centuries, possibly several millennia. As with many of humankind’s greatest inventions, the exact definition let alone the details of the discovery …

The journey of cheese Read More »

Which challenges in the dairy industry make OptaHaul care so much about protecting it and do all we can to the support dairy community? At OptaHaul, we believe that the dairy industry is an important industry for many reasons.  Dairy is nutritionally vital to our health throughout our entire life.  Dairy provides millions of jobs …

The dairy industry & OptaHaul – why we care Read More »

As we meet more and more dairy processors and hauliers, we are surprised at the number of companies struggling to modernise their milk collection planning, even though they have procured the services of a route optimisation company to do just that. We are often met with sceptical ears when we bring up the topic of …

Challenges of implementing a route optimisation software Read More »

Organic dairy production is a system of farm design and management practices for producing milk, yoghurt, cheese, cream and other dairy products without the use of pesticides, synthetic fertilisers or antibiotics. Worldwide demand for organic dairy products is growing and environmental bodies are encouraging the transition from conventional dairy farming to organic dairy farming. And …

How the right technology can help the Organic Dairy industry Read More »

My family has been collecting milk since November 11th, 1956. My grandfather started with a small truck, collecting milk cans in his hometown. It was a hard job, collecting dozens of milk cans each day.  Today, milk hauling is easier than that, but, as we all know, it still comes with its pains. Adapting to …

A day in the life of a milk haulier – the 3 biggest pains Read More »