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Freedom Foods Group Limited ABN 41 002 814 235 80 Box Road Taren Point NSW 2229
19[th] November 2013
Company Announcements Office ASX Limited Level 4, 20 Bridge Street Sydney NSW 2000
Freedom Foods Group Limited A2 Corporation – AGM Presentation
Freedom Foods Group Limited (ASX:FNP) notes A2 Corporation Limited (NZX:ATM) AGM Presentation today.
FNP is the largest single shareholder in A2C with a fully diluted shareholding of 18.04%.
See attached copy of the A2 Corporation NZX Release.
Yours Sincerely
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Rory J F Macleod Managing Director Freedom Foods Group Limited
A2 Corporation Annual Meeting
19 November 2013
A2 Corporation Presentation to AM
19 November 2013 Geoffrey Babidge Managing Director & CEO
Presentation Agenda
1. Introduction
2. Key financial results
3. Australian business
4. UK business
5. China business
6. Intellectual Property
7. Organisation structure 8. Outlook
Introduction
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A2 Corporation (“A2C”) is a fast growing differentiated dairy business listed on the NZX from December 2012 and within the NZX50 index
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A2C is the only company engaged in the commercialisation of a2[TM] brand dairy products globally
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A2C is one of the fastest growing regional FMCG businesses in dairy
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a2[®] brand milk is natural milk sourced from dairy cows who produce milk with only the A2 variant of the beta casein protein
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a2[®] brand milk has a differentiated and unique proposition that delivers a tangible consumer benefit which aligns with the positive macro global consumer health trend
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The proposition is evidenced by strong consumer testimonials, a deep and growing body of science and supported by a suite of unique and robust intellectual property rights
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The Company has operations in Australia, New Zealand, China and the United Kingdom engaged in the sale of dairy milk, yogurt and infant formulas
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The Company is progressing its Strategic Growth Agenda announced in October 2012
Current Geographical and Product Overview
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Geographical Overview
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KEY
Australia: Sourcing, processing, marketing and sale of fresh milk, infant formula, and licensing of yoghurt to Jalna
NZ: Infant nutrition processing agreement with Synlait Milk and sales of infant formula
UK & Ireland: Sales and marketing JV with Muller Wiseman Dairies for fresh milk
China: Nutritional powders agreement with Synlait Milk and distribution agreement with China State Farm
US / Canada / Europe: Tier 1 “near term” global growth areas
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Business Highlights
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A fast growing
regional FMCG
business in dairy
Quality Partners: with growing
UK (Muller Wiseman) market share Significant
geographic and
and China Infant
product expansion
Formula (China State
opportunities
Farm)
A2C
Differentiated
Strong
product and
management team
premium price
Today
Attractive financial
Robust and
prospects
comprehensive IP
A broad health
positioning based
on digestive
wellbeing
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Key financial results
| Key financial results | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| NZ$’000 | 2013 | 2012 | Variance |
| Trading Revenue | $94,304 | $62,458 | 51% |
| Gross Margin – excl dep’n | $34,604 | $21,297 | 62% |
| EBITDA | $10,640 | $4,737 | 125% |
| NPAT | $4,120 | $4,405 | -6% |
| Equity | $59,930 | $37,348 | 60% |
| EPS (diluted) | 0.66 | 0.74 | -11% |
| Current Ratio | 3.85 | 2.03 | |
| ROE | 6.9% | 11.8% | |
| Shares on Issue at August 21, 2013: 649,666,979 |
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The Australian business performed ahead of plan
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a2[®] Milk™ sales increased 48% on the prior year. Remained the fastest growing dairy brand in Australian grocery
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Continued growth in Operational Profit and in Gross Margin % of Sales given volumes and efficiencies for Sydney processing facility ahead of plan
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Estimated market share by value in grocery at June year end of 7.4%*
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Ongoing investment in marketing and communication and increased engagement with health care professionals
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Review of supply chain processes. Recently announced initiative to source a2 Milk™ in WA through a contract packing arrangement with Brownes Food Operations
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Working to broaden the product range with a2[®] Platinum™ infant formula launch under way from September 2013 and other products in development
*Source: Aztec scan data Australian chain grocery MAT as at June, 2013
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a2[® ] brand milk: fastest growing and largest segment in the grocery premium market
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% Share of Retail Fresh Milk in Grocery (Latest Quarter – by value)
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% Market Share
7.9
6.8
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Oct '12 Oct '13
The Australian business continues to grow strongly. For the 4 months ended October 2013, sales in AUD showed YOY growth of 30%
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2.3 2.2
1.6 [1.8 ] 1.8 1.6
0.5 0.5
0.5 [0.6 ]
a2 Lactose Free Organic Plant Sterol Goatsmilk Fresh Soy
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*Source: Aztec scan data Australian chain grocery QTR as at 27/10/13
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UK Business in 2013
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The plan in 2013 - completing JV business establishment and launching fresh milk
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UK management team comprises 6 full time or contract employees managing sales, marketing, HCP activities and farm services
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Supportive farmer supplier base developed - included a 2 year incentive scheme to support aggregation of a2[®] herds
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Product launch commenced from October 2012 and now ranged in 5 retailer groups (plus online) in around 950 retail outlets
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A2C’s share of herd testing and conversion costs was £463k and marketing costs was £1057k
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Since launch the priority is to build trial and rate of sale to increase distribution over time
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Changes to European regulations around food and beverage advertising from January 2013 limited initial communication strategies
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Sales below original JV business plan given lower retailer distribution at launch than assumed. The Australian experience shows growth in distribution and ROS takes time to achieve
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UK Business - the future
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A2C commenced the business with a partner Robert Wiseman Dairies (“RWD”) focused primarily on commoditised fresh milk market in the UK
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Soon after RWD was acquired by the Theo Müller Group, a diversified dairy group with interests spanning many markets and products
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A2C’s strategic priority is to accelerate its investment given the potential for a2 Milk™ products in the UK and Europe is significant
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A change in the structure and operation of the JV is now considered in the strategic interests of both partners
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The partners have agreed A2C will acquire the 50% interest in the JV owned by Theo Müller Group for nominal consideration and enter into a contract packing agreement from January 2014
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The contract pack arrangement will provide product on a cost plus margin basis
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Following the acquisition, A2 Milk (UK) will be operated as a wholly owned subsidiary of A2C
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The capital contribution to the UK business for the current year is likely to be in the order of $5m
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A2C will implement a number of operational changes to support the business moving forward
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UK Business - the future
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Under A2C control, the company will assume responsibility for marketing strategy and bolster the sales function with additional UK experienced selling skills
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These changes will provide A2C increased capability in building retail distribution and developing ongoing communication strategies appropriate for the UK market
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The A2 Milk (UK) Board structure will also change:
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David Hearn, a highly experienced former FMCG executive and director will continue in the role of A2C nominated non-executive Chairman
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William (Billy) Keane, former MD of RWD and recently appointed non-executive Chairman of the lead dairy industry body, Dairy UK to be appointed a second resident non-executive Director. Billy brings a wealth of UK industry knowledge and a continuing link to the former RWD business
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Myself as A2C CEO will continue as the third Board Director
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Recent UK Advertising Campaign
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4 weeks commencing 4/11/13
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• Outdoor/transit, press, PR and social media
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• London metro focus
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• Supported by distribution drive, in-store selling/promo programs
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China Business: Infant formula model in place
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China State Farm Holding Shanghai Company (“CSF”) appointed exclusive distributor in Greater China October 2012
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Joint marketing structure in operation
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With the Synlait Milk supply agreement, this provides an integrated model for supply of high quality NZ packaged infant nutrition products
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Recruited new management with experience in Infant Nutrition marketing, quality processes, supply chain and in-market manager in Shanghai
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Since year end, A2C has worked with CSF in developing marketing platforms to support the a2[®] Platinum™ launch from November 2013
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CSF has progressively developed its own infrastructure including sales and support team and appointed sub-distributors in priority provinces
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CSF held a trade launch in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on 29 October 2013
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Recently announced new A2C regional structure to manage the infant nutrition business together with other growth initiatives such as UHT milk in Asia
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Pactum Dairy UHT contract pack agreement negotiated, subject to shareholder approval
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Roll-out of a2® Platinum™ in China
CSF plans to progressively roll-out a2[®] Platinum™ infant formula across Tier 1 and 2 cities initially targeting Baby Maternity stores and on-line in the Greater China region
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Heilongjiang
Harbin
Jilin
Liaoning
Xinjiang Shenyang
Inner Mongolia Beijing
Dalian
Gansu Tianjin
Hebei
Ningxia Shanxi Jinan Qingdao
Qinghai Shandong
Jiangsu
Xian
Henan Nanjing [Wuxi ]
Shaanxi Anhui
To date, in addition to its own Tibet Sichuan Hubei Suzhou Shanghai
resources, CSF has appointed Chengdu Chongqing Wuhan Hangzhou Zhejiang
18 sub distributors in 11 Hunan Jiangxi
provinces to sell and distribute Year 1 Tier A (1 [st] Priority) Guizhou Changsha Fujian Fuzhou
Yunnan
a2 Platinum infant formula Year 1 Tier B (2 [nd] Priority) Kunming Guangxi Guangdong Xiamen Taiwan
products Year 1 Tier C (3 [rd] Priority) Guangzhou Shenzhen Zhuhai
Year 2
Hainan
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a2[® ] brand infant formula in China
Joint launch in the Great Hall of the People, Beijing (October 29, 2013)
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A2C Intellectual Property (IP)
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A2C IP comprises a suite of global patents, trade marks, proprietary commercial processes and know how
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Collectively A2C IP provides on-going exclusivity to the manufacture and sale of a2[®] branded milk products
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A2C continued to reinforce and expand its IP portfolio in 2013
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Patents: A2C Research has led to the filing of three further family patent applications concerning benefits of A2 based products to digestive and metabolic function.
Proprietary Processes: Codified protocols and procedures for maintenance of a2[® ] certified supply chain and brand usage
Brands: Expansion of key word and logo trade marks registered or under application in various markets
Know how: Collateral for compliant and effective promotion of benefits covered by patent claim sets
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Research & Development
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A2C & Independent Research 2013
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A2C in collaboration with third parties completed a rodent study examining A2 benefits to digestive function
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An Indian group reports increased intestinal inflammation in A1 fed mice (Sep 2013 Euro J. Nutr.)
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Consistent with A2 hypothesis
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Basis for further patent applications
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Supports benefits of A2 to digestion
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Manuscript submitted for publication
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A human study sponsored by A2C examining
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digestive function was completed by an Australian University
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Consistent with rodent study
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Manuscript submitted for publication
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Mechanisms by which A2 may benefit people
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on Casein and Gluten free diets has been reported by Boston based university
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Presented in July 2013 (ICFSN 2013, London)
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Reports BCM-7 acts like morphine on cultured human cells
A French group reports physiologically significant levels of A1 derived BCM-7 produced in the gut of healthy humans (April 2013, Am J. Clin. Nutr.)
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Indicate benefits of A2 are short and long term owing to DNA methylation
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Manuscript submitted for publication
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Supports A2 hypothesis around gastrointestinal function
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As at October 2013
Managing Director/CEO Geoff Babidge
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Chief GM
Chief Marketing Chief Scientific GM GM GM CEO
Financial International
Officer Officer Asia UK New Market ANZ
Officer Operations
Susan Massasso Andrew Clarke Sarah Kolkman Simon Hennessy Phillip Wohlsen Sean Uprichard TBC Peter Nathan
Brand Management Technical A2 China Sales Sales
Manager Accountant Manager Manager Manager Manager
Financial NB: Chief Supply Brand Senior Brand
Controller Dotted Chain Officer Manager Manager
Product
reporting to
Manager GM
International
Operations Marketing HCP Senior Brand
Manager Manager Manager - IF
HCP Finance HCP
Manager Manager Manager
KEY National Supply
Chain & Logistics
A2 Corporation North Sydney Mgr
A2 Corporation Auckland NZ
A2DPA North Sydney
A2DPA Melbourne
A2 DPA Smeaton Grange National Ops
Manager
UK JV
A2IN – Shanghai
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A2 Corporation North Sydney A2 Corporation Auckland NZ A2DPA North Sydney A2DPA Melbourne A2 DPA Smeaton Grange UK JV A2IN – Shanghai New Market
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Outlook
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A2C will continue to develop the business consistent with its strategic plan:
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Further develop the strong suite of IP and uniqueness of a2[®] brand products
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Further grow the Australian fresh milk business and increase activities in NZ
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Accelerate investment in the UK fresh milk business
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Accelerate investment in the China infant nutrition business
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Prioritise new product and market growth options standalone or with partners
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The Company is actively assessing options to enter North America
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A2C will continue to maintain a conservative balance sheet position
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Revenue projections in aggregate consistent with 2012 PPM with additional opportunities being pursued
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Outlook
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First Half FY2014 forecast currently reflects:
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Australian business continuing to show growth in sales and earnings
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Australian sales and earnings YOY impacted by stronger NZD
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Launch costs for a2[® ] Platinum™ infant formula in ANZ and China of
- circa $3m
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Share of associate earnings for A2 Milk (UK) in the order of ($1.8m)
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A third shipment of infant formula to China in December
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Modest first half NPAT given infant formula launch costs and currency impacts
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Thank You
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A2 Corporation Presentation to AM
19 November 2013 Susan Massasso Chief Marketing Officer
® a2 is a rare gem…
change the game significantly…
manage the extraordinary growth potential in a way that builds on the current momentum of the business
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we are on a journey…
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what is a2®?
“relief” for a few
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“since switching to a2 Milk[®] , I'm able to enjoy all dairy products .” again www.a2milk.com.au
“our baby son is super sensitive…He's now 18 months and the Jalna A2 yoghurt is his favourite
food - ” no tummy pain at all! www.fedup.com.au
“…there are no scientific studies… However, it is my experience that so many of my clients [ASD children] do much better on A2 milk.. better digestion, regular bowel movements, less brain fog, children are more engaged, less skin rashes and ear infections, no nasal congestion/runny noses/hay fever, better mood and concentration. I often hear that language improves and that the .” child is happier www.paulatazzyman.com.au
“our life has been transformed and this happened literally overnight!” www.fedup.com.au
® a2 can be more
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“relief” for a few
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evolve from… physical product values for a few
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to… compelling & ownable brand values for many
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ip
know how (a2®system)
global power brand
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touches consumers and tells a story, it's not just technology alone that builds a brand”
The future of branding - Rita J King http://www.fastcoexist.com/3021539/futurist-forum/the-future-of-branding-is-creating-real-connections-between-consumers-and-pro
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We’re in the process of developing our long term global brand territory. This is a draft preview of our story…
a2® is dairy as it should be. Like it used to be in purer simpler times. We select better cows, purer cows without any genetic mutation. They produce the real deal, milk that is 100% good, real, pure, A1 free. Maybe that’s why it tastes fresher…more importantly why is does good things inside you.
Many will physically feel the difference. All of you will emotionally feel better, smarter, enlightened. Quality that is assured. That you’re providing yourself and your precious family with pure quality goodness (with no strings attached). At a2® our mission is to genuinely make a difference by making the healthy goodness of A2 dairy products accessible to everyone.
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Thank You
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