2014 Sydney Royal Cheese & Dairy Produce Show Awards

 
Media statement

2014 Sydney Royal Cheese and Dairy Produce Show awards 

20 February 2014

The NSW Food Authority’s CEO Polly Bennett has congratulated two NSW dairy producers who were crowned Champion Cheddar Cheese and Champion Specialty Cheese at the 2014 Sydney Royal Cheese and Dairy Produce Show.

Bega Cheese was awarded the NSW Food Authority sponsored Champion Cheddar for its ‘strong & bitey vintage’ exhibit and Small Cow Farm of Robertson in the NSW southern highlands was awarded Champion Specialty for its ‘small cow blue’ exhibit.

Ms Bennett said the NSW Food Authority was a proud sponsor of the event which recognises and celebrates excellence and innovation in the dairy industry.

"The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW has a long and proud history of supporting NSW producers and manufacturers," Ms Bennett said.

"I congratulate all of the entrants, particularly those crowned winners and would like to note the strong performance by NSW producers.

"It is encouraging to see local producers performing at the top of their class against a national field.

"This is testament to the quality of the dairy industry in this state and the high standard of our produce.

"The NSW Food Authority works closely with the NSW dairy industry on a daily basis. We work with our industry partners across the food chain from primary production to point of sale in an effort to deliver on our goal of bringing safe food to consumers.

"I value the relationship we enjoy with the NSW dairy industry and look forward to continuing to work along side you."

Source:  NSW Food Authority - 20 February 2014