Iconic Australian cheese brand discontinued after 120 years

Nathan Jolly

September 6, 2024 9:15

Tasmania’s King Island Dairy will stop operations from mid-2025, bringing to a close its 120-year legacy.

King Island Diary’s parent company Saputo made the decision following a ten-month “intensive review” during which they were unable to find a buyer for the brand.

Saputo CEO Leanne Cutts said “every possible option” had been considered before making the decision.

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Nathan Jolly

Nathan Jolly is the Features Editor at Mumbrella. He joined the team in July, 2023.

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King Island Dairy Leanne Cutts Saputo

4 COMMENTS

A convergent opinion 6 Sep 24

Spot on Alternate.

It takes 100+ years to create such a loved and admired brand and it takes takes 5 years for someone or their accountants to bugger up an Aussie icon.

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An alternate opinion 6 Sep 24

Looks like profits weren’t goudanough.

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Mickey Mouse 6 Sep 24

Cheesus!

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Mini 8 Sep 24

Hard cheese guys

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Iconic Australian cheese brand discontinued after 120 years

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