2007 WINNERS
After sniffing and scooping their way through almost 360 outstanding entries across 18 different product classes the Australian Grand Dairy Awards judges panel decided upon the 2007 winners. Please click on the thumbnail to view and or download.
AGDA 2007 Awards Ceremony
AGDA Media Releases
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Heidi Farm Raclette is a semi-hard cheese with a deliciously intense perfume and a mild, nutty flavour. During its making, the rind of the cheese is washed and scrubbed, promoting flavour development and ripening. It has a supple, satiny interior that lends itself perfectly to melting. Judges described it as "Beautiful! With an intense, well balanced flavour and moist, creamy interior".
National Foods Limited
National Foods is one of Australia's largest food companies, with core activities in milk, fresh dairy foods, juice and specialty cheese. National Foods bought the Heidi Farm Brand in 2006. Heidi Farm is located in North West Tasmania, and strives to produce quality farmhouse European style cheeses.
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Dairy Farmers Whole Milk is a creamy, natural tasting full cream milk providing a rich source of protein, vitamins and minerals in every glass. The award winning entry was produced in the Malanda Factory, Queensland. According to the judges, Dairy farmers milk is an excellent example of fresh milk at its best - smooth, creamy and sweet with a clean finish.
Dairy Farmers
Dairy Farmers is a dairy company with a long and proud heritage of more than 100 years in the Australian dairy industry. This farmer-owned co-operative - has produced dairy products from the lush Atherton Tablelands in far north Queensland through to Mount Gambier in South Australia.
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Floridia Traditional Ricotta
Floridia Cheese
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Champion Fresh Unripened Cheese
Floridia Traditional Ricotta
Floridia Cheese was founded in 1952, with generations of cheese making expertise. Floridia Cheese has a commitment to producing the highest standard Italian style cheese available to both the retail and food service markets.
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National Foods
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Champion White Mould Cheese
King Island Dairy Black Label Double Brie
King Island Dairy Black Label Double Brie is made in the traditional French Brie de Meaux style with pasteurised milk sourced from King Island in Tasmania. When fully ripe, the delicate white and orange mottled surface mould creates a wild, earthy aroma and encases a rich, oozing centre with distinct mushroom flavours. |
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National Foods
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Champion Semi Hard & Eye Cheese
Heidi Farm Gruyere
Heidi Farm Gruyere is a semi-hard eye cheese, produced using traditional Swiss techniques. It has a rich, nutty flavour with a hint of creaminess. Heidi Farm Gruyere has an ideal texture for grilling, melting, or shaving for that finishing touch. |
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National Foods
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Champion Cheddar Cheese
Farmers Union Centenary Rinded Vintage Cheddar
Farmers Union Centenary Rinded Vintage Cheddar is produced in the time honoured traditional method. The curd is packed into cheese cloth lined hoops and waxed after maturation. It has a moist and slightly flaky body, due to the extended period of maturation. Centenary Rinded Vintage Cheddar embodies a sharp, nutty and slightly creamy flavour, characteristic of a well matured cheddar.
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Dairy Farmers
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Champion Hard Cheese
Mil Lel Superior Romano
Mil Lel Superior Romano is an authentic Grana Cheese made in Australia using the finest Australian ingredients. It is aged to at least 12 months in a thin yellow wax, producing a firm and flaky interior. Mil Lel Superior Romano has a distinctive piquant Romano flavour with sweet and slightly nutty overtones. A perfect shaving cheese paired well with robust flavours.
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National Foods
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Champion Blue Cheese
King Island Dairy Bass Strait Blue
King Island Dairy Bass Strait Blue is a natural rinded blue vein cheese with a moist and creamy texture which provides a fudgy mouth feel. The even dispersions of mould present a subtle blue flavour with a salty bite and a clean aftertaste.
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Barossa Valley Cheese Co.
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Champion Washed Rind Cheese
Barossa Valley Cheese Co. Washington Washrind
Barossa Valley Cheese Co. Washington Washrind is made in small rounds that are individually hand washed for two weeks with a special brine solution to develop subtle yeasty aromas. The palate is full and velvety with a mild sweetness. Washington Washrind develops flavour and intensity over time.
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Milawa Cheese Co.
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Champion Goat's or Sheep's Milk Cheese
Milawa Capricornia
Made in the Milawa region of Northern Victoria, Capricornia is a firm textured goat's milk cheese with a firm white interior encased by a mottled, edible rind. Capricornia has a distinct piquancy and sweet nuttiness and is ideal for shaving, or enjoying as a table cheese.
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Dairy Farmers
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Champion Flavoured Cheese
Mil Lel Superior Chilli Pecorino
Mil Lel Superior Chilli Pecorino is produced in the traditional style. This hard grating or shaving cheese has a yellow rind and brittle slightly granular interior, speckled with flecks of red chilli. The distinct chilli flavour provides a pleasing contrast to the richness of the cheese. It is perfect for shaving over pasta or risotto, steamed asparagus or serving as a table cheese with a full bodied red.
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Mundella Foods Pty Ltd
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Champion Natural Yogurt
Mundella Greek Style Natural Yoghourt
Mundella Greek Style Natural Yoghourt is a pot set natural yoghourt made in the Greek-style. It is thick and creamy, with a slightly tart flavour. Suitable for use in dips or as an accompaniment to Mediterranean-style dishes.
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Dairy Farmers
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Champion Flavoured Yogurt
Gourmet Yogurt Crushed Passionfruit
Dairy Farmers Gourmet Yogurt Crushed Passionfruit is a dessert-style pot set yogurt. Made from award winning milk, this yogurt is deliciously thick and creamy with a layer of real passionfruit. This yogurt is 100% natural with no artificial colours or preservatives.
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Gundowring Fine Foods
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Champion Ice Cream
Gundowring Finest Ice Cream French Vanilla
Gundowring Finest Ice Cream French Vanilla is a super creamy, premium vanilla ice cream, with a true vanilla custard flavour imparted from the real Madagascan vanilla seeds dotted throughout the ice cream.
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Gelati Sky
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Champion Gelato
Gelati Sky Macadamia Kiss Gelato
Gelati Sky Macadamia Kiss Gelato is a sumptuously smooth and creamy gelato with a rich and intense macadamia flavour blended throughout. Perfect with berries and white chocolate.
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Perfection Dairies
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Champion Dairy Dessert
Perfection Vanilla Custard
Perfection Vanilla Custard, is a velvety smooth pouring custard. The traditional custard flavour is fabulous paired with puddings or poached fruit.
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Fonterra Brands (Australia)
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Champion Milk
Riverina Fresh Milk
Riverina Fresh Milk has the original clean fresh taste of full cream milk. Brought to you fresh daily from the Riverina region of Australia, Riverina Fresh delivers high quality frothing for coffees.
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Dairy Farmers
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Champion Flavoured Dairy Beverage
Dare Iced Coffee Double Espresso
The Dare Iced Coffee range have been specially formulated to meet the differing tastes of Iced Coffee consumers. Dare Iced Coffee Double Espresso is the newest edition to the range and is designed for lovers of strong coffee. This flavoured milk has a rich, real coffee flavour and creamy texture.
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Bead Foods
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Champion Cream
Gippsland Dairy Pure Double Cream
Made from organic milk Gippsland Dairy Pure Double Cream is pure, unadulterated cream, with an ultra thick velvety consistency this cream is smooth and subtly sweet. Perfect for dolloping on fresh berries and desserts.
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Tatura Milk Industries
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Champion Butter or Butter Blend
Tatura Butter
Tatura Butter has been produced in Victoria by Tatura Milk Industries since 1907. This butter has a smooth consistency, with that classic creamy flavour perfect for sandwiches and cooking.
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