South Island Bakery Using Aussie Butter as NZ Dairy Too Expensive

South Island bakery using Aussie butter as NZ dairy too expensive

Kaye's Bakery in Invercargill makes Belgium biscuits, afghans and slices sold in supermarkets and dairies. Photo: supplied By Penny Miles of RNZ Skyrocketing butter prices have forced a commercial bakery in the dairy heartland of Southland to scour the global market for cheaper alternatives.

Southland bakery says butter too expensive to buy from NZ dairy companies

Instead, a bakery looks to the global market for cheaper alternatives.

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