Bega Dairy & Drinks

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Dairy & drinks manufacturer

One of Australia's largest dairy companies (formerly known as National Foods). Acquired Australian dairy companies Dairy Farmers in 2008, Lactos in 2006, and King Island Dairy in 2002, plus juice company Berri in 2005. Owned by Lion/Kirin from 2007 until 2021, when Bega Cheese took over ownership.

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Bega Dairy and Drinks Pty Ltd	AUS	website	email
Bega Cheese Ltd owns 100% of Bega Dairy and Drinks Pty Ltd	AUS	website	email
Dairy product manufacturer Founded in 1899 in the Bega Valley, NSW. Major cheese producer supplied by 500 dairy farms from NSW and VIC. Acquired 70% of Tatura Milk Industries in 2007, and the remaining 30% in 2011. Changed corporate structure from a co-operative to an unlisted public company in 2008, and listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) in 2011. All Bega branded cheese products are marketed in Australia by Fonterra. Acquired the Vegemite brand and Kraft license from Mondelez Australia in Jan 2017, and the Lion Dairy & Drinks business from Kirin in 2021.

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Bega Dairy and Drinks Pty Ltd

Fined for wastewater discharge

Unfair milk supply agreements

Bega Cheese Ltd

3/5 for packaging performance

Renewable energy use

22/100 S&P Global ESG Score

Fined for excessive smoke

Palm oil free products

Sustainability claims

Former CEO guilty of child sexual abuse

No tax paid in 2019-20

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Company Details

Type	Wholly-owned subsidiary
Aus Manufacturing	Yes
Subsidiaries	Vitasoy Australia Products Pty Ltd (50% owned) Soymilk producers Vitasoy Australia is a joint venture between Vitasoy International and Lion Dairy & Drinks. Operates one production facility in Wodonga, VIC.

Contact Details

Address	737 Bourke St, Docklands, VIC, 3008, Australia
Phone	03 9188 8000
Freecall	1800 677 852
Email	consumersbdd@bega.com.au
Website	www.begacheese.com.au/dairy-and-drinks