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Bega Group

Bega Group is an Australian-owned food and beverages company founded in 1899 as the Bega Co-operative Creamery Company by local dairy farmers in Bega, New South Wales.^[1] Originally focused on cheese production, it has evolved into a diversified producer of dairy products, spreads, nutritional powders, infant formula, juices, and snacks.^[2] The company operates manufacturing sites across New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, and Western Australia, employing approximately 3,900 people and generating annual revenue of around A$3.5 billion as of fiscal year 2025.^[3]^[4] Key to its growth has been strategic acquisitions that expanded its portfolio of iconic Australian brands, including the purchase of Vegemite from Mondelez in 2017, followed by Dairy Farmers, Farmers Union, Pura, Dare ice creams, and others such as Betta Milk and Meander Valley Dairy in 2023.^[5]^[6] These moves transformed Bega from a regional dairy cooperative—demutualized and listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: BGA) in 2011—into a national leader in branded consumer goods.^[7] Today, its top eight brands, including Bega Peanut Butter and Zooper Dooper, account for over 74% of branded revenue, with products enjoyed in homes across Australia and exported to more than 40 countries.^[2]^[8] The company emphasizes sustainability, supporting local agriculture and communities in the Bega Valley while pursuing innovation in nutritious, plant-based, and functional foods.^[2] Guided by principles of great food, people, aspirations, and greater good, Bega Group continues to invest in capacity expansion and market reach, including its unsuccessful 2025 bid for Fonterra's Oceania assets.^[2]^[9]^[10]

History

Founding and early growth (1899–1996)

The Bega Valley's dairying industry began in the 1850s, when early settlers introduced cattle and started producing milk, butter, and cheese on individual farms to meet local demands.^[11] By the late 19th century, as the number of dairy farmers grew, the need for collective processing and marketing became evident to improve efficiency and access broader markets.^[12] In 1899, local farmers in Bega, New South Wales, founded the Bega Co-operative Creamery Company as a farmer-owned cooperative to centralize dairy operations and ensure fair returns for suppliers.^[5] The cooperative's first factory opened in Bega in July 1900, initially focusing on butter production using cream supplied by 27 local farms, with the milk supply quickly expanding to 100 suppliers by January 1901 and 162 by mid-1902.^[13] This structure emphasized community ownership, with farmers as shareholders who contributed milk and shared profits, fostering steady regional growth despite early challenges like variable weather and transport limitations.^[14] Throughout the early 20th century, the cooperative concentrated on butter manufacturing, processing increasing volumes of local milk to serve regional markets in southern New South Wales.^[13] World War II brought supply disruptions across Australia's dairy sector, including rationing of feed and labor shortages that affected milk collection and export demands, though the Bega cooperative adapted by prioritizing domestic needs.^[15] Post-war recovery saw further expansion, with surplus milk enabling the start of cheddar cheese production at the Bega factory in November 1954, marking a shift toward diversified dairy products.^[13] By the 1960s, the cooperative had grown significantly, processing millions of liters of milk annually from an expanding base of supplier farms and extending its reach beyond the region.^[13] A key milestone was the establishment of a milk processing and packaging facility in Fyshwick, Australian Capital Territory, in 1960, which facilitated distribution to Canberra and nearby areas like Goulburn, handling shipments such as 1.25 million liters to associated estates in 1962 alone.^[16] The organization maintained its farmer-centric cooperative model through the late 20th century, doubling factory capacity in 1983 to support rising production while focusing on quality cheddar cheese and butter for Australian consumers.^[13]

Expansion and public listing (1997–2016)

In 1997, Bega Cheese constructed a modern cheese processing and packaging facility at Ridge Street in Bega, New South Wales, to enhance value-added production for both domestic and international markets.^[17] This infrastructure upgrade supported the cooperative's expansion beyond local cheddar production amid growing demand for processed dairy products. The company also entered a joint venture with Dairy Farmers Cooperative (then known as Australian Cooperative Foods) around this period, forming Capitol Chilled Foods to process and distribute milk products nationally.^[17] This partnership, in which Bega held a 25% stake, broadened its supply chain and enabled entry into chilled dairy categories like yogurt and flavored milk.^[18] By 2007, Bega Cheese acquired a 70% controlling interest in Tatura Milk Industries for approximately A$40 million, gaining access to advanced facilities in Victoria for milk powder, nutraceuticals, and cream cheese production.^[19] This move addressed Tatura's financial challenges following high milk price volatility and positioned Bega as a more integrated dairy player.^[20] In October 2008, Bega purchased the assets of De Cicco Industries in Coburg, Melbourne, adding capacity for spreads manufacturing and diversifying into peanut butter and related products. The following year, in March 2009, it acquired Kraft Foods' Strathmerton cheese facility in Victoria, one of Australia's largest processed cheese plants, which significantly boosted output for branded and export cheese.^[19]^[21] In early 2011, Bega Cheese transitioned from a cooperative to Bega Cheese Limited, an unlisted public company, to facilitate capital raising and growth.^[22] Later that year, on August 16, 2011, it completed an initial public offering (IPO) on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: BGA), issuing 17.5 million shares to raise A$35 million primarily for debt reduction and expansion.^[23] The IPO structure preserved significant farmer ownership, with original cooperative members retaining approximately 50% of the company through share allocations.^[24] Concurrently, Bega acquired the remaining 30% of Tatura Milk Industries in December 2011, achieving full ownership and integrating its operations fully.^[22] In 2014, the company commissioned a new blending and canning facility in Derrimut, Victoria, to support diversification into nutritional products like infant formula, enhancing its portfolio beyond traditional dairy.^[25] These strategic moves drove substantial revenue growth, with group sales reaching A$932 million in fiscal year 2011 and climbing to A$1.2 billion by 2016, fueled by expanded manufacturing scale and entry into spreads and value-added dairy segments.^[26]^[27] By the mid-2010s, Bega had evolved from a regional cooperative into a national dairy processor with a focus on branded consumer goods.

Major acquisitions (2017–2021)

In 2017, Bega Cheese Limited significantly expanded its portfolio beyond dairy through the acquisition of most of Mondelēz International's grocery and snacks business in Australia and New Zealand for A$460 million.^[28] This deal, announced in January and completed in July, brought iconic brands such as Vegemite, ZoOSh, and Bonox into Bega's ownership, along with KRAFT peanut butter and processed cheese products under a transitional license.^[28] The acquisition marked Bega's entry into the spreads and snacks categories, complementing its earlier dairy-focused growth, such as the full ownership of Tatura Milk Industries achieved in 2011.^[20] Later that year, in November 2017, Bega acquired the Peanut Company of Australia for approximately A$12 million to strengthen its spreads segment by securing a domestic supply of peanuts for peanut butter production.^[29] The purchase included an initial 19.99% stake for A$1.9 million and a takeover bid for the remaining shares at A$10 million, enabling Bega to expand peanut farming partnerships and integrate processing capabilities.^[29] In July 2018, Bega enhanced its dairy production capacity by purchasing Saputo Dairy Australia's Koroit processing facility in western Victoria for A$250 million, including average inventory levels.^[30] The facility, which processes around 300 million liters of milk annually into butter, milk powders, and growing-up milk, was acquired to support Bega's expanding retail and bulk dairy operations, with an expected annualized EBITDA contribution of A$20 million.^[30] The deal, subject to regulatory approval, included a milk supply guarantee of 300 million liters per year until June 2020 and preserved employment for 108 staff.^[30] Bega's largest acquisition in this period occurred in January 2021, when it completed the purchase of Lion Dairy & Drinks from Kirin Holdings for a net price of A$534 million.^[31] Announced in November 2020, the transaction added prominent brands including Pura and Dairy Farmers milk, Farmers Union yogurt, and Dare Iced Coffee, along with chilled juices like Daily Juice and an extensive distribution network across 13 manufacturing sites.^[31] It increased Bega's annual milk intake to 1.7 billion liters and projected synergies of A$41 million per annum.^[31] These acquisitions transformed Bega's business model, with the Lion deal effectively doubling its scale and shifting focus toward branded consumer goods.^[32] By fiscal year 2021, annualized revenue exceeded A$3 billion, and branded products accounted for 73% of total sales, up from 59% the previous year.^[32]

Recent developments (2022–present)

In 2022, Bega Cheese Limited rebranded to Bega Group to better reflect its evolution into a diversified food company encompassing dairy, spreads, and beverages beyond its traditional cheese focus.^[33] The rebrand included a shift in corporate identity from red to green, symbolizing growth and a multi-category portfolio.^[34] In 2023, Bega Group acquired the Betta Milk and Meander Valley Dairy brands, along with associated plant, equipment, and staff, from TasFoods Limited for A$11 million.^[35] This deal, completed in December, aimed to bolster Bega's regional milk supply chain in Tasmania and enhance its fresh dairy offerings.^[36] In April 2025, the Supreme Court of New South Wales ruled in favor of Bega Group in a trademark dispute with Fonterra Co-operative Group, dismissing Fonterra's claims over licensing agreements for the Bega brand on dairy products.^[37] The decision resolved ongoing uncertainties around brand usage rights stemming from prior licensing arrangements.^[38] That same month, on April 2, Bega Group acquired a 40% stake in Infant Nutrition Canning Australia Pty Ltd, marking its entry into the infant formula market through specialized canning and production capabilities.^[39] In July 2025, Bega Group announced the closure of its Peanut Company of Australia subsidiary due to persistent unviability from rising costs, import competition, and declining demand.^[40] The phased shutdown of facilities in Kingaroy and Tolga, Queensland, over 18 months affected approximately 100 roles, though a subsequent September sale of the processing plants and equipment to the Crumpton Group preserved around 30 positions by enabling continued local operations under new ownership.^[41]^[42] Regarding the Fonterra dispute, an August 2025 settlement followed Fonterra's agreement to sell its Oceania consumer dairy assets to Lactalis for NZ$4.22 billion, including a NZ$375 million payment to Bega for trademark licenses; this resolved the litigation and led Bega to abandon its earlier proposed acquisition of those assets amid competitive bidding.^[43]^[44] In November 2025, Bega Group launched new functional beverages under its existing brands, including high-protein options like Masters Milk Chocolate Protein (36g protein per serve) and Dairy Farmers Smoothies (30g protein), alongside expanded iced coffee variants from Dare, targeting health-conscious consumers with an investment exceeding A$30 million in production capacity.^[45]^[46] Bega Group's 2025 annual report emphasized a strategic shift toward branded products, reporting statutory revenue of A$3.5 billion (up 0.5% from 2024) and normalized EBITDA of A$202 million (a 23% increase), driven by branded segment growth and bulk operations recovery.^[4] The report also highlighted sustainability efforts, including milk sourcing diversification to reduce regional dependencies and support farmer resilience through programs like Bega Better Farms, which awarded over A$3 million in grants by mid-2025.^[4]^[47]

Operations

Manufacturing facilities and production

Bega Group's manufacturing operations are centered on 18 production sites across Australia, primarily focused on dairy processing, cheese production, spreads, beverages, and other food items. The company's infrastructure supports an integrated approach to food manufacturing, with facilities strategically located in New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, and Queensland to leverage regional resources. Key sites include the Bega Valley plants in New South Wales, which serve as the cornerstone for cheese production.^[4] The Bega Valley cheese plant, comprising facilities on Lagoon and Ridge Streets in Bega, New South Wales, handles primary cheese processing and packaging. Constructed in 1997, the Ridge Street site represented a significant upgrade, enabling modern value-added cheese operations for both domestic and export markets. Other notable dairy facilities include Tatura Milk Industries in Victoria, dedicated to producing milk powders and dairy fats; the Koroit facility in Victoria for milk powder and butter production; and acquired Lion Dairy plants in Port Melbourne, Victoria, and Penrith, New South Wales, which focus on beverage production such as UHT milk and yogurts. The Strathmerton site in Victoria, integrated following its 2009 acquisition from Kraft Foods, historically supported cheese processing but is scheduled for phased closure by mid-2026, with operations consolidating at Bega. The 2008 acquisition of De Cicco Industries in Coburg, Victoria, bolstered cheese manufacturing capacity, though the site was later closed in 2019 and production relocated to other facilities. Peanut processing occurred at sites in Kingaroy and Tolga, Queensland, until their sale in September 2025 to the Crumpton Group following an announced plan for phased closure starting July 2025. In September 2025, following the July announcement, Bega sold the assets to the Crumpton Group, preserving some jobs and shifting peanut processing externally.^[48]^[7]^[4]^[7]^[42] Production processes begin with raw milk intake, which stood at approximately 750 million liters annually in 2018 and has since expanded to 1.34 billion liters in fiscal year 2025 following acquisitions like Lion Dairy in 2021. Milk is sourced regionally and processed through standardized dairy workflows, including pasteurization, coagulation for cheese, and spray-drying for powders at sites like Tatura. Cheese production involves curd formation, pressing, and maturation periods ranging from weeks to months in controlled environments to develop flavor profiles. Spreads manufacturing entails blending, grinding, and packaging, while beverage lines at former Lion facilities handle ultra-high temperature (UHT) processing and aseptic filling for extended shelf life. These processes emphasize quality control and efficiency across the network.^[49]^[4] The company's diversified output includes around 230,000 tonnes of dairy products annually as of 2016, encompassing cheese, UHT milk, yogurts, and condiments, with ongoing expansions enhancing capacity for nutritional powders and value-added items. Bega Group's technological investments, totaling $94.4 million in fiscal year 2025, support automated processing lines and efficiency improvements, such as advanced packaging systems and effluent treatment at dairy sites. Raw materials are regionally sourced from over 575 farmer suppliers primarily in New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania, ensuring a stable supply chain for milk and other inputs.^[7]^[4]

Supply chain and distribution

Bega Group's raw material sourcing is centered on Australian dairy, procuring approximately 1.34 billion liters of milk annually from around 575 farmer supply contracts, fostering long-term partnerships with cooperative farmers across regions like Victoria, Tasmania, and New South Wales.^[4] These relationships, many spanning multiple generations, ensure stable domestic supply while emphasizing quality and sustainability through programs like Bega Better Farms, which has invested over $3.5 million in grants to support farmer innovation by June 2025.^[50] Post-2021 diversification via the Lion Dairy & Drinks acquisition has broadened sourcing to include additional domestic and international suppliers for ingredients like peanuts, which are primarily sourced from Australian growers but supplemented by imports to mitigate volatility.^[51]^[52] The company's logistics network leverages an extensive cold chain infrastructure, including six national distribution centers and 74 depots, to maintain product integrity from farm to consumer, enabling daily deliveries across Australia.^[4] Acquired through the 2021 Lion Dairy & Drinks purchase for $560 million, this network supports distribution to major retailers such as Woolworths and Coles, as well as foodservice channels, achieving 97% penetration in Australian households.^[53]^[4] For global reach, Bega exports to over 40 countries, generating $258 million in branded export revenue in fiscal year 2025, with key markets in Asia and the Middle East facilitated through strategic distributor partnerships and ingredient collaborations.^[54]^[4] Supply chain evolution has focused on regional enhancement and reduced commodity dependence, exemplified by the December 2023 acquisition of Betta Milk for $11 million, which integrated Tasmanian dairy brands and processing assets to strengthen local sourcing and logistics efficiency.^[35] By fiscal year 2025, this strategy contributed to branded products comprising the majority of revenue at $3.05 billion out of total $3.54 billion, shifting emphasis from bulk ingredients to value-added items like beverages and spreads.^[4] Challenges in the supply chain include disruptions from import competition and financial pressures in non-core areas, such as the July 2025 announcement to wind down the Peanut Company of Australia operations, affecting 150 jobs and citing sustained losses from cheaper overseas peanut imports. To address broader sustainability, Bega targets a 40% reduction in scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 and net-zero carbon by 2050, including initiatives to lower water use by 30% and support carbon reduction in milk production through farmer collaborations.^[52]^[40]^[4]^[55]

Brands

Dairy and cheese brands

Bega Group's dairy and cheese portfolio forms the core of its operations, encompassing a range of fresh milk, yogurt, cheese, and nutritional powder products primarily targeted at the Australian market. The company's offerings emphasize high-quality, locally sourced dairy, with brands that have established strong regional and national presence through acquisitions and licensing agreements. Key products include cheddar cheeses, cream cheeses, fresh and UHT milks, and specialized yogurts, supporting both retail and foodservice sectors.^[56] The flagship Bega Cheese brand, licensed from Fonterra since its early development, features a variety of cheddar cheeses such as Farmer's Tasty, Strong & Bitey, and Easy Melt Colby, alongside cream cheese made from Australian milk without artificial additives. It also includes licensed products like Dairylea and Snackabouts, catering to snacking and family consumption. In 2025, a settlement with Fonterra resolved a legal dispute over brand licenses, securing Bega Group's ongoing rights to produce and market these products independently as part of Fonterra's divestment to Lactalis. The Bega brand holds approximately 16% of the Australian retail cheese market, positioning it as a leading player in the category.^[57]^[58]^[59]^[43]^[60]^[61] Through the 2021 acquisition of Lion Dairy & Drinks, Bega Group integrated Dairy Farmers and Pura Milk brands, which offer fresh milk, UHT lines, and related dairy beverages. Dairy Farmers, established in 1900, provides everyday fresh milk options and has expanded into high-protein variants with 18 g of protein per 300 ml serve, appealing to health-conscious consumers. Pura stands as one of Australia's leading table milk brands, known for its national distribution and premium fresh milk positioning since 1999. These brands contribute to Bega's strong foothold in the liquid milk segment, emphasizing Australian-owned production.^[31]^[62]^[63]^[64]^[65] Farmers Union focuses on yogurt and milk products, with its Greek Style Natural Yogurt line featuring high-protein options and recent 2025 innovations like Gut Good yogurt enriched with probiotics and prebiotics for gut health support. The brand has launched flavored, low-fat, and no-added-sugar variants, including partnerships with promotions like MasterChef Australia, enhancing its appeal in the functional yogurt category. These developments underscore Bega's strategy to innovate within the yogurt aisle.^[66]^[67]^[68]^[69]^[70]^[71] Additional brands in the portfolio include Tatura, specializing in milk powders and ingredients such as skim milk, whole milk, and fat-filled powders for industrial and nutritional applications; Betta Milk, acquired in 2023 for regional fresh milk distribution in Tasmania; Yoplait yogurts through a licensing partnership, featuring natural and flavored options like the 2025 Yoplait Natural with four simple ingredients; and Meander Valley Dairy cheeses, also acquired in 2023, offering artisanal varieties from Tasmanian milk sources. These elements collectively bolster Bega's diversified dairy offerings, with a focus on quality and regional heritage.^[72]^[73]^[74]^[70]^[75]^[73]^[76]

Spreads and condiments

Bega Group's spreads and condiments segment encompasses a range of savory, non-perishable products, primarily built through strategic acquisitions that enhanced its portfolio of iconic Australian brands. This category focuses on yeast extracts, nut butters, beef stocks, and seasonings, emphasizing nutritional value and long-shelf-life packaging for retail and foodservice applications. The segment's growth has been driven by consumer demand for protein-rich, convenient condiments, with Bega maintaining leadership in key subcategories through vertical integration and brand innovation.^[77] A cornerstone of the portfolio is Vegemite, the iconic yeast extract spread acquired from Mondelez International in 2017 as part of a $460 million deal that repatriated the brand to Australian ownership. Originally developed in 1922, Vegemite is renowned for its rich B-vitamin content, derived from brewer's yeast, and serves as a staple condiment on toast or in sandwiches, appealing to generations of Australian consumers. Under Bega, the brand has expanded with variants such as Vegemite & Cheese, a milder blend incorporating Bega cream cheese for broader palatability, particularly among younger users.^[78]^[79]^[80] Bega Peanut Butter represents the core of the company's nut spreads line, holding a dominant position in the Australian market with approximately 76% share in the traditional peanut butter category as of early 2024. The brand's expansion was bolstered by the 2017 acquisition of the Peanut Company of Australia (PCA), which provided vertical integration through peanut processing facilities in Kingaroy and Tolga, Queensland, enabling the launch of premium lines like Simply Nuts in 2019 using 100% Australian peanuts. However, in July 2025, Bega announced the wind-down of PCA operations over 18 months due to persistent financial challenges, including high input costs and market pressures, resulting in the sale of the processing assets to Crumpton Group in September 2025 while committing to continue producing 100% Australian-sourced peanut butter through alternative supply chains. This shift refocuses resources on core branded spreads, preserving market leadership amid the transition.^[77]^[81]^[40]^[42] Complementing these are other savory condiments from the 2017 Mondelez acquisition, including Bonox, a concentrated beef stock extract used as a hot beverage or flavor enhancer, valued for its umami profile and nutritional fortification with iron and B vitamins. Zoosh, a line of flavored seasonings and dressings, offers versatile options like cheese and chive varieties for enhancing meals, positioning it as a pantry essential in Australian households. Additionally, the Farmers Table brand includes cheese-based spreads, providing creamy options that align with Bega's dairy heritage.^[79]^[82] In nutritional spreads, Bega entered the infant formula space through a 2025 investment acquiring a 40% stake in Infant Nutrition Canning Australia Pty Ltd, enhancing its capabilities in producing powdered milk formulas and related nutritional products for early-life nutrition. This move supports the segment's emphasis on high-protein, fortified condiments, aligning with broader trends in health-focused snacking.^[4]

Beverages and other products

Bega Group's beverages portfolio includes a range of flavored milk drinks, frozen treats, juices, and emerging functional options, primarily acquired through the 2021 purchase of Lion Dairy & Drinks for $534 million. This acquisition brought leading brands such as Dare Iced Coffee and Farmers Union Iced Coffee into the fold, establishing Bega as a dominant player in Australia's flavored milk category.^[83]^[56] Dare Iced Coffee, a national favorite, holds the top position in the iced coffee segment with variants including the high-protein Dare Protein and limited-edition flavors like Strawberry Mocha Latte, which incorporates 200mg of caffeine for an energy boost. Farmers Union Iced Coffee, particularly strong in South Australia, complements this lineup with options such as Greek Yogurt Protein and Gut Good Yogurt extensions, contributing to Bega's overall 46% market share in milk-based beverages, valued at $1.142 billion in retail sales for FY2025. These brands leverage a dairy base sourced from Australian farms to deliver creamy, ready-to-drink experiences popular among consumers seeking convenient indulgence.^[84]^[45]^[4] In the frozen beverages category, Zooper Dooper offers icy poles in flavors like Cosmic and Sourz, appealing to families and providing a refreshing, low-calorie treat option. This brand, also from the Lion acquisition, supports Bega's diversification into non-liquid formats within the drinks space. Complementing these are juice lines such as Daily Juice, featuring no-added-sugar orange and blends like Citrus Passion, and Mildura Fruit Drinks in varieties including Orange Mango and Apple Guava, which provide affordable, fruit-forward hydration with 20% juice content.^[85]^[86]^[87] Bega has expanded into functional beverages in 2025, investing over $30 million to launch health-oriented products under brands like Dairy Farmers and Dare, including high-protein smoothies with 30g of protein and iced coffee variants with 36g per serving. These innovations target wellness trends, such as gut health and muscle support, while Yoplait integrations focus on similar nutrient-enhanced yogurt drinks. Additionally, the 2023 acquisition of Betta Milk and Pyengana Dairy rights added premium milk options to the beverage-adjacent lineup, enhancing regional variety.^[45]^[88]^[89] Beyond core drinks, Bega's miscellaneous products include Picky Picky snacks, a line of flavored peanuts developed in collaboration with Arnott's, offering barbecue and sweet chili lime varieties for on-the-go consumption. The beverages segment, encompassing Dairy and Drinks, drives significant growth, with milk-based beverages and chilled juices achieving $1.871 billion in combined retail value and supporting $258 million in branded exports to Asia-Pacific markets like Singapore and Southeast Asia by FY2025. This export focus, alongside domestic innovation, positions Bega to capture rising demand for premium, functional ready-to-drink options in the region.^[90]^[4]^[91]

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Sep 11, 2025 · In July, 150 staff roles were put on the line amid Bega's planned closure of its peanut business in Queensland.
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Bega sells peanut processing plants at Kingaroy and Tolga to family ...
Sep 11, 2025 · Bega Group has sold its two peanut processing plants in Queensland to Crumpton Group. The future of the state's peanut industry was placed ...
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Fonterra settles dispute with Bega Cheese, lifting sale price ... - RNZ
Aug 26, 2025 · Fonterra settles dispute with Bega Cheese, lifting sale price for consumer businesses. 10:32 am on 26 August 2025. Share this.
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Bega Cheese Drops Fonterra Acquisition Bid - Sharecafe
Aug 25, 2025 · Bega Cheese has withdrawn its application to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) concerning its proposed acquisition ...
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Bega Group Invests Over $30 Million in Functional Dairy Expansion
Bega Group has announced a significant expansion into the functional dairy beverage market, investing over $30 million.
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Sustainability Update May 2025 - Bega Group
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[PDF] SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2018 - Responsibility Reports
Purchase of De Cicco Industries, Coburg, Victoria. In October 2008 Bega Cheese purchased the assets and operations of De Cicco Industries in the Melbourne ...<|separator|>
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[PDF] Bega Cheese Annual General Meeting
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Bega Cheese Acquires Lion Dairy & Drinks and Launches ...
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150 jobs in doubt as Bega winds down peanut processing plants in ...
Jul 9, 2025 · Bega Group has announced it will close two of its peanut processing plants, putting the jobs of about 150 people in doubt.Missing: disruptions | Show results with:disruptions
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Bega buys Lion Dairy & Drinks for $560m
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Export Distributors - Bega Group
At last count, the Bega Group was exporting over 60 million units of cheese per year to approximately 40 different countries. Largest export off takes are to ...
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Dairy and Drinks - Bega Group
Dairy and Drinks is a premium Australian dairy and juice business. We're proud to own and manufacture some of the most iconic brands in Australia.
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Our Brands - Fonterra
In Australia, our portfolio of well-known brands includes Western Star™, Perfect Italiano™, Bega Cheese™, and Mainland ™.
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Bega Product Range
Bega Product Range · Farmer's Tasty · Strong & Bitey · Easy Melt Colby · Toastie Slices · Protein · Lactose Free · Country Light Tasty 25% · Country Light Vintage 25%.
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Bega Cheese
Australia's cream cheese. Bega Cream Cheese is made with Australian milk and cream and has no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.
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Fonterra, Bega Settle Legal Dispute - EDairy News English
Fonterra and Bega Group have settled their legal dispute over Bega licenses, allowing the NZ$4.22 billion sale to Lactalis to proceed.
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Bega Cheese Preparing For Accelerated Growth - FNArena.com
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Dairy Farmers | Up with Dawn since 1900
Since 1900, Dairy Farmers has been a leader in milk and other dairy products. Find out more about Dairy Farmer's products, history and farmers here!
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Dairy Farmers launches high protein milk range - Inside FMCG
Jul 7, 2025 · Bega Group-owned brand Dairy Farmers is set to launch its High Protein Milk, targeting rising consumer interest in the natural nutritional ...
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Dairy Farmers Pty Ltd - Wikipedia
Dairy Farmers Pty Ltd, originally established in 1900, whose parent company is Australian-owned Bega Cheese, is distributed mainly in New South Wales and ...
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Products | Yogurt - Bega Foodservice
The Farmers Union range of yogurts include our signature Greek Style Natural Yogurt as well as a delicious range of flavoured and functional yogurt options.
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Farmers Union launches Gut Good yogurt for gut health - LinkedIn
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Bega Group introduces new yoghurt products - Convenience World
Sep 3, 2025 · Bega Group has a number of new yoghurt products hitting shelves this month across its Farmers Union, Dairy Farmers Thick & Creamy and ...
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Bega Group shakes up yoghurt aisle across leading brands
Sep 1, 2025 · Bega Group is shaking up the dairy aisle with a wave of new yoghurt products under its Farmers Union, Yoplait, and Dairy Farmers brands.
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Bega Farmers Union partners with Masterchef Australia for yoghurt ...
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Milk Powders - Tatura
Tatura offers skim milk, whole milk, fat filled, and Milk Protein Concentrate (MPC) powders. Skim and whole are for liquid milk, fat filled is cost effective, ...Missing: Bega | Show results with:Bega
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Bega Group - Wikipedia
The Bega Group is an Australian diversified food and drinks company with manufacturing sites in New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia and Victoria.History · Transformation through key... · Bega Group (2022-present)
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Bega Group buys TasFoods dairy brands in all-Australian deal
Aug 29, 2023 · Australia's Bega Group has struck a deal to buy the Betta Milk and Meander Valley Dairy brands from local dairy peer TasFoods.
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[PDF] Case study INVESTING IN BRANDS FOR CATEGORY LEADERSHIP
and our partnerships with retailers on promotional activities contributed to our growth and market share, as Yoplait cemented its position as the #1 Yoghurt.
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Bega Cheese - Betta Milk and Meander Valley Dairy from TasFoods
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[PDF] 1H FY2024 Results Presentation | Bega Group
Feb 22, 2024 · A leading brand in VIC and SA, with presence in TAS. Mainstream appeal, weighted to older consumers. • An icon of SA with 52% market share of ...
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Vegemite Australian-owned again after Bega Cheese buys it for ...
Jan 18, 2017 · Vegemite will be Australian-owned once again after Bega Cheese agreed to buy the iconic spread and other well-known brands for $460m.
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Bega Cheese to Acquire VEGEMITE and Other Iconic Brands from ...
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VEGEMITE Products - Tastes Like Australia
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Bega continues acquisition spree with peanut firm purchase
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Australia's Bega buys Vegemite from US company for $460 million
Jan 19, 2017 · Bega says it will acquire Vegemite, ZoOSh mayonnaise, Bonox and other products in a deal worth $460 million.
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Bega Cheese buys Dairy Farmers, Farmers Union iced coffee owner ...
Nov 26, 2020 · Bega Cheese has bought Lion Dairy and Drinks in a $534 million deal that will see it become the new owner of brands such as Farmers Union, Yoplait and Dairy ...<|separator|>
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Bega Group expands functional and seasonal beverages
Bega Group has expanded its functional and flavoured beverage portfolio with three product launches across WA and national markets.
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Drinks Archives - Bega Group
Juice Brothers Orange Pineapple. Juice Brothers Pulp-Free Orange. Mildura Apple Guava Juice. Mildura Orange Juice. Mildura Orange Mango Juice. Yogo Flavoured ...
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Products | Juice - Bega Foodservice
Daily Juice Orange – 3L. Daily Juice Orange Juice contains no added sugar and 1 serve of fruit per 125mL (As part of a balanced intake, 125mL of fruit juice ...
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Daily Juice - Daily Juice
^as part of a balanced intake, 125mL of fruit juice can be a serve of fruit (Australian Dietary Guidelines). © 2025 Bega Cheese Limited; Privacy Policy. Terms ...ProductsAbout Us
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TasFoods to sell Pyengana Dairy - Food & Drink Business
Aug 11, 2025 · In 2023, it sold Betta Milk and Meander Valley Dairy to Bega Group that year, with part of the deal being a perpetual royalty free licence ...
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Arnott's teams up with Bega on barbecue snack - Inside FMCG
Feb 18, 2020 · The Picky Picky Peanuts range inspired by Arnott's Shapes Barbecue is available at Coles, independent grocers and online Australian-wide.
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Export - Bega Group
Largest export off takes are to the Middle-East, SE Asia and North Asia, with sales also to central and south America and the Pacific Islands. If you would like ...