A Local Business Built on Community & Trust

More Than Milk Co isn't just a distributor. We're a family-owned business with deep roots in the Illawarra, committed to the cafes, restaurants, and food service businesses that make our region great.

Our Story

Back to His Roots

More Than Milk Co was founded in 2014 by Pete Johnston, an Albion Park local who grew up working on his father's milk run. From a young age, Pete developed a deep understanding of what it takes to run a reliable, community-focused delivery operation.

After taking over his father's milk run and building lasting relationships across the local area, Pete went on to pursue other careers before returning to what he knows best.

In 2014, Pete came back to dairy. He founded More Than Milk Co with a simple but powerful mission: deliver premium dairy products directly to food service businesses while keeping profits in the community and supporting Australian farmers.

Today, More Than Milk Co is proud to be the largest Norco distributor in NSW, serving cafes, restaurants, and food service businesses from Wollongong to Nowra and the Southern Highlands, with the same personal touch that started it all.

Our Journey

The Early Days
Roots in Dairy

Pete Johnston grew up in Albion Park working alongside his father on a local milk run, learning the rhythms of the dairy industry and the value of reliable, personal service from a young age.

Taking the Reins
His Own Run

Pete took over his father's milk run, building strong relationships with local customers and deepening his knowledge of what food service businesses actually need.

Life in Between
Other Pursuits

Between his time on the milk run and founding More Than Milk Co, Pete pursued other careers, all of which strengthened the work ethic and community values he brings to the business today.

2014
More Than Milk Co Founded

Pete returned to his roots and established More Than Milk Co, with a clear mission to deliver premium dairy products directly to food service businesses across the Illawarra and South Coast.

Today
NSW's Largest Norco Distributor

Delivering across Shellharbour, Wollongong, Kiama, Nowra, and the Southern Highlands. Proud to be the largest Norco distributor in NSW.

What We Stand For

We're not a faceless corporate supplier. These values guide how we operate every day.

Community First

We keep profits in the community by sourcing locally and serving local businesses. Every delivery supports the regional economy.

Personal Service

We know our customers by name and understand their unique needs. You get a real person, not a call centre.

Supporting Local Farmers

As the largest Norco distributor in NSW, we are proud to support Australian dairy farmers and champion farmer-owned dairy.

Reliability You Can Count On

Consistent, on-time delivery is the backbone of any food service business. We take that responsibility seriously, every single day.

Our Mission

“To directly supply superior dairy products to food service businesses while maintaining the viability of local dairy farming and keeping profits within the community.”

More Than Milk Co