Several Australian milk brands are 100% Australian-owned, including Riverina Fresh, The Little Big Dairy Co., Bulla Dairy Foods, Australia's Own, Fleurieu Milk Company, and the farmer-owned co-operative Norco, with Dairy Farmers also returning to Australian ownership under Bega Cheese. These brands emphasize local production and supporting Australian dairy farmers.
Some of the major Australian-owned dairy companies include Bega Cheese, Bulla Dairy Foods, Beston Global Food Company, Norco Co-operative, Australian Consolidated Milk, Kyvalley Dairy, and Union Dairy Company.
Yes, Bulla Dairy Foods is still proudly Australian-owned and operated by the same three founding families (Sloan, Anderson, and another related family) since 1910, making it one of Australia's oldest family-owned dairy businesses, producing all its products in Victoria using local milk.
We've always been Aussie made but now we're owned by Bega Cheese Limited – making us Aussie owned too! Bega Cheese completed its acquisition of the Lion Dairy & Drinks business from the previous owners in January of 2021, marking the return of Dairy Farmers to Australian ownership.
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Coles Brand fresh milk is 100% Australian, and was previously sourced entirely from dairy processors who purchased milk from farmers, under contracts that allowed the processor rather than Coles to set the farmgate price.
We are the Bega Group and we're proudly Australian-owned. For over a century, we've been passionate makers and innovators of food and today, we produce foods, beverages, and ingredients that millions of people use daily.
The "best" milk in Australia depends on your priorities (taste, ethics, health), but top contenders often cited for flavor include Gippsland Jersey, Barambah Organics, and local options like Fleurieu or Maleny Dairies, with Jersey milk generally favored for richness; for supporting farmers, look for Norco (100% farmer-owned) or brands avoiding permeate, while nutritionist picks vary by need (soy/oat for plants, skim/low-fat for weight).
A number of Australian energy companies, for example, are owned by Chinese firms. EnergyAustralia, despite its name, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hong Kong-based China Light and Power Co Ltd, while Alinta Energy is owned by Chow Tai Fook Enterprises.
The a2 Milk Company is a dairy nutritionals company, fuelled by its purpose to pioneer the future of dairy for good. The Company was founded in 2000 in New Zealand by scientist Dr Corran (Corrie) McLachlan and his business partner, Howard Paterson, who recognised that not all milk is the same.
About us. Lactalis Australia is part of the Lactalis Group, a third-generation, family-owned business headquartered in France.
MasterFoods™ has a proud heritage, starting as an Australian run family business in 1945. Today, it is still a family run business as part of Mars Food & Nutrition Australia™, which is owned by the Mars family. 95% of MasterFoods™ products are manufactured at our plant on the NSW Central Coast.
Australia has several beloved, locally-owned ice cream brands, including Bulla, known for dairy products; Harry's Ice Cream, offering Aussie-made tubs; Everest Ice Cream, crafting traditional flavours; and farmer-owned Norco, providing classic dairy options. While some big names like Streets (Blue Ribbon) and Peters (Connoisseur, Drumstick) are now part of larger international groups, they remain strong Australian brands with local manufacturing and iconic products.
Circle Limited (Golden Circle). The ultimate parent company of Heinz Australia is H. J. Heinz Company, an entity incorporated in the United States of America.
Western Star is an Australian butter and spreads brand founded in 1926 in the Western Districts of Victoria. Products are widely distributed across Australia and available in most supermarkets. The brand is owned by Fonterra.
Aldi joins Asda in making Arla its main liquid milk supplier, while the dairy co-op also has a deal in place to exclusively supply own-label milk into Morrisons from March.
Pauls in AUSTRALIA
From our origins in 1933 on the banks of the Brisbane River, Pauls now has production sites across Australia and is a brand of Parmalat Australia which is part of Lactalis Group – a global provider of world class dairy.
Several milk brands are 100% Australian owned, including Norco, an Australian farmer-owned co-operative; Riverina Fresh, a long-standing Australian dairy company; and Procal, a family-owned dairy in Victoria, plus brands like aPLUS milk, Little Big Dairy Co, and Great Ocean Road Dairy, all emphasizing local ownership and production to support Australian farmers and communities.
Kirkland Signature Organic Whole Milk, A2 Protein, Half Gallon, 3 ct | Costco.
No, The a2 Milk Company is a New Zealand-founded, Australian/NZ-listed company (ASX/NZX) that is very popular in China, not owned by China, though it has strong partnerships with Chinese entities, like China State Farm Agribusiness Holding Shanghai Co. (CSFA), and benefits from Chinese market access, with its key supplier Synlait even receiving financial support from a large Chinese shareholder.
While many famous brands like Arnott's or Vegemite have Australian roots, they are often foreign-owned; genuinely 100% Australian-owned and made brands include Norco, SPC, Mayvers, Sanitarium, Bundaberg Rum, Fess Nasal Sprays, Hydralyte, and many smaller businesses found via the Australian Made Campaign like GME, Aqualyte, and Struc Steel. Look for the Australian Made and Owned logo for assurance that money stays local.
Gina Rinehart is often cited as Australia's largest private landowner, controlling millions of hectares through her Hancock Prospecting and other interests, primarily for mining and cattle, but ownership is complex with vast areas held under lease and significant land also owned by large corporations like the Australian Agricultural Company and First Nations groups, notes The Guardian and A-Z Animals.
Resources and energy make up the largest share of Australia's exports to China, with iron ore, natural gas and gold leading the way.
All milk sourced under the Coles Dairy Direct Sourcing Model must be from farms with cows free from 'tie stall' systems and free from tail docking.
“Australia produces some of the world's best quality milk,” Dr Vogels said.
Dr. Gundry recommends non-dairy alternatives like unsweetened coconut milk or hemp milk, and for dairy, A2 milk from goats, sheep, or specific cows (like Guernsey) that lack the A1 casein protein, all to avoid lectins and support gut health, viewing almond milk as a less ideal C-tier option and strongly cautioning against oat milk, per his {platform and {video content https://www.youtube.com/shorts/QAVMEzqc3yI}}.