Bega Cheese
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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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Company Assessment
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Company Details
| Type | Public company |
| Founded | 1899 |
| Revenue | 1.4 billion AUD (2019) |
| Employees | 2,000 (2019) |
| Aus Manufacturing | Yes |
| Subsidiaries | Tatura Milk Industries Ltd 
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Bega Dairy and Drinks Pty Ltd
- Vitasoy Australia Products Pty Ltd (50% owned)
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Contact Details
| Address | 23-45 Ridge St, North Bega, NSW, 2550, Australia |
| Phone | 02 6491 7777 |
| bega.admin@begacheese.com.au | |
| Website | www.begacheese.com.au |
Products / Brands
Bega Cheese|
B Honey Honey Bega Cheese Bega Peanut/Nut Butter Bega Cheese Spread Bonox Stock Dairylea Cheese |
Farmer's Table Butter & Margarine Simply Nuts Peanut/Nut Butter Vegemite Yeast Spread Zoosh Dips Zoosh Salad Dressing/Mayonnaise |
Bega Dairy & Drinks
Vitasoy Australia (50% owned)
Vitasoy 
Soy/Plant Milk
Vitasoy Flavoured Milk |