Friday, 25 September 2015 13:00

Cartons consigned to history

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Milk cartons are on the way out, as consumers snub them in favour of plastic bottles.

Goodman Fielder confirms the one-litre cartons have gone. 

“This product has been deleted from our range due to low consumer demand,” it says.

Not all consumers are happy with this, especially those uncomfortable with milk in plastic bottles.

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