Frot milk these past 4 weeks

[The_Break]

Has anyone else bought frot milk these past 4 weeks even though the due date is still to come. I bought 2 bottles in Stellenbosch like this, then a bud of mine bought one here when I visited him here in PE and then another mate who was with said he had bought 2 in the past week.

 

Is there something going on with milk at the moment?

[Guest Big H]

Maybe it is sent back, injected with brine and new dates put on. Get a disgruntled milkman and you may have a scoop.

[David Marshall]

Horrible time of year for perishable suppliers - I know, I used to be one! Your staff want to go on holiday, you are battling to fit all your deliveries in due to the public holidays, stock which should be in shops is still in your fridge, the arrogant stores keep your vehicles hanging around for hours (in this weather!), the merchandisers "forget" your stock out of the fridge, also consumption patterns change with suburban shops dying and the malls picking up (maybe?). It's a logistical nightmare.

 

As to why the milk is frot I would guess that the cold chain has at some point been broken for too long. With milk an hour at 20 deg rather than 5 deg C will knock a day off the shelf life.

 

Would the suppliers cheat by extending the shelf life date or "fixing" the product? Never!!

 

No, really I doubt that a milk supplier would. You rely on repeat purchases in this game and it is too easy for an unsatisfied customer to move to another brand.

[Guest glamguy]

I think the company wouldnt do it as it will spoil their reputation.. Anyways we gotta watch out.