Udderly Organic

Industry

Dairy

Services

Risk Management Programme (RMP), Consultancy, Training

Client

Udderly Organic

Project Period

2021

Overview

The journey with Udderly Organic began back in early 2021.

While New Zealand grappled with waves of uncertainty, we continued our remote work seamlessly. Despite delays affecting construction, our commitment to ensuring RMP registration and Organic registration and ensuring timely compliance was delivered within the client’s timeframe requirements.

Working to Udderly Organics’ requirements, Produco conducted a thorough Assessment to determine what would be suitable for their factory, also taking into account market scope and product scope.

Our Approach

Despite the challenges imposed by COVID-19, including lockdowns and travel restrictions, the partnership with Udderly Organic remained firmly focused on the end goal.

While New Zealand grappled with waves of uncertainty, we continued our remote work seamlessly. Despite delays affecting construction, our commitment to ensuring RMP registration and Organic registration and ensuring timely compliance was delivered within the client’s timeframe requirements.

Working to Udderly Organics’ requirements, Produco conducted a thorough Assessment to determine what would be suitable for their factory, also taking into account market scope and product scope.

Project Management

Produco were responsible for planning, organising and overseeing the entire project.

This included managing the project team, and ensuring every aspect of the project contributed to its successful completion within critical timeframes.

Implementation

Produco drafted all relevant risk management documentation. These documents used the existing baseline farm documentation, both for the Risk Management Programme (RMP) and Organic registrations.

The approach was to use custom-made solutions that were tailored to the client’s specific needs.

Current practices were taken into account while anticipating the future requirements that would be needed for continuous improvement as the business grew and evolved. This included registration of the site and product for RMP and Organic compliance.

Consultancy

Produco’s expertise in quality assurance, quality control, validation and regulatory compliance knowledge was leveraged to the full benefit of Udderly Organic.

One pivotal role was effective liaison with the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) and Auditors to ensure seamless compliance with industry standards and regulations and achieve success under strict timeframes.

Training

Including training as part of the project was important to the client and Produco to educate about the registration process, timelines, requirements and responsibilities as part of having an RMP. Training staff to correctly conduct quality control and assurance processes was also included. The goal was to provide immediate solutions that required specialist knowledge and also to impart knowledge for long-term success.

In September 2021, we submitted the documentation to MPI. By October, the RMP registration was granted under certain conditions. It is common practice for conditions to accompany RMP registrations until the relevant evaluations and validations are completed. During this time, we maintained good communication channels with MPI and Auditors, ensuring our strategies were achievable and also cost-effective for our client, and considered the challenges imposed by the ongoing pandemic.

Produco is privileged to have worked with these passionate and principled individuals, who met every challenge with a laser focus on doing things right and never choosing shortcuts.

Overcoming Challenges

Some of the key challenges we overcame during the project

Bringing a new organic dairy brand to market presented a number of complex compliance and operational challenges.

Working collaboratively with Udderly Organic, we developed practical solutions that supported both regulatory requirements and the client’s sustainability goals.

Key Outcomes

key challenges we overcame during the project included:

Challenge 1: Bottle Compatibility & Label Type
Udderly Organic’s dedication to sustainability introduced unique hurdles in milk bottle suitability and packaging. Their preference for reusable glass bottles necessitated careful label selection criteria. We embarked on a quest to source labels that could withstand cleaning and sanitization processes without compromising the products appearance or the company’s eco-conscious goals.
Our Solution: Providing Label Options
We offered Udderly Organic an array of environmentally-friendly label solutions, meticulously outlining the pros and cons of each. This empowered them to make choices aligned with their sustainability goals and production processes.
Challenge 2: Label Compliance
Label Compliance Timing Ensuring timely label compliance was imperative. Any delays risked production timelines and product availability to customers.
Solution: Assessing Label Compliance in Advance
Recognising the pivotal role of label compliance in production, we proactively assessed the requirements. This proactive stance ensured that label modification and approvals were secured well in advance, minimising any potential delays.
Angela Moxham
Udderly Organic

The Core Lesson

Several unique challenges required careful planning, regulatory expertise and practical problem-solving.

By taking a proactive approach and working closely with the client, Produco helped identify effective solutions that supported both compliance requirements and Udderly Organic’s commitment to quality and sustainability.

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