© 2020 Bega Cheese Limited. When I recently got the opportunity to visit on a holiday I was a little bit disappointed that occupational health and safety stopped visitors from being able to access the viewing platforms so you can no longer see the internal operations of the cheese being made. Bega made product regularly sells at the rate of over 1 million packs of cheese per day across a variety of brands and customers.
The Heritage Centre offers visitors the chance to try our world famous cheese and to learn about the history of dairying and Bega Cheese in the Bega Valley.
In an effort to improve their individual production and marketing activities, local farmers banded together to establish the Bega Co-operative Creamery Company on July 15 1899.The Bega Factory began production in 1900 as demand grew for the rich, creamy products made in the traditional way. Bega Cheese Limited has a long and uniquely Australian history that all started with humble beginnings in dairy.Dairying started in the Bega Valley in the 1850’s with each farmer selling produce from their own dairy. Bega has developed its reputation as a trusted iconic Australian brand with cheese products to suit all Australian families. Lagoon Street Bega NSW 2550 Australia Bega Cheese Limited PO Box 123, Bega NSW 2550. For more information In July 2017, Bega expanded its portfolio to include Vegemite, ZoOSh and Bega Peanut Butter. The Bega Cheddar cheese factory and associated whey powder plant, typically produces about 14,000 mt of cheddar and 7,000 mt of demineralised whey powder per year.
The Bega Factory began production in 1900 as demand grew for the rich, creamy products made in the traditional way. Bega made product regularly sells at the rate of over 1 million packs of cheese per day across a variety of brands and customers. Bega and the Bega device are registered trade marks of Bega Cheese Limited. Bega Cheese is a leading Australian dairy and food company producing cheese, infant formula, nutritional powders, Vegemite, peanut butter and salad dressings. This includes “Beqa” branded cheese which is cheese manufactured … The Centre was built in 1993 and is a faithful reproduction of the original ‘creamery’ building constructed in 1899. This includes “Beqa” branded cheese which is cheese manufactured by Bega and sold under the “beqa” brand by Fonterra Brands (Australia). Visit us and sample some of our award winning cheese or enjoy a milkshake on our verandah overlooking the Bega River. Bega now operates manufacturing sites across Victoria and NSW producing some of Australia’s most iconic and loved food brands and products.The Bega name stands for quality and integrity and is synonymous with Australian values. Situated at the historic home of Bega Cheese, this site has been producing cheese for generations. Situated at the historic home of Bega Cheese, this site has been producing cheese for generations.
Bega branded products are the first choice of many Australians as they stroll down the supermarket aisle.
Bega recognises that process water and wastewater management is critical to developing a sustainable business. Bega Cheese is an Australian diversified food company with manufacturing sites in New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria. Bega has been a dominant brand in the Australian market for over 40 years in both processed and natural cheddar cheese products. CLOSED TEMPORARILY. The Bega Cheddar cheese factory and associated whey powder plant, typically produces about 14,000 mt of cheddar and 7,000 mt of demineralised whey powder per year.This high tech cheese processing and natural cheese cutting and packaging plant was commissioned by Bega in 1998 and now turns out around 75,000 mt per year of processed cheese slices, and natural cheese in slices, block, portions and shred formats, for the retail and food service markets. Located amongst the green pastures of the Bega Valley is the home of the famous Bega Cheese.