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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
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2007 Grand Champion Cheese

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.

  Heidi Farm Raclette



2007 Grand Champion Dairy Paroduct

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.

  Dairy Farmers Milk



2007 Champions Cheese







Floridia Traditional Ricotta

Floridia Traditional Ricotta

Floridia Cheese

 

 

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.

King Island Dairy Black Label Double Brie

National Foods

 

 

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.

Heidi Farm Gruyere

National Foods

 

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.





































Farmers Union Centenary Rinded Vintage Cheddar

National Foods

 

 

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.

Mil Lel Superior Romano

Dairy Farmers

 

 

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.

King Island Bass Strait Blue

National Foods

 

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.



































Barossa Valley Cheese Co. Washington Washrind

Barossa Valley Cheese Co.

 

 

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.

Milawa Capricornia

Milawa Cheese Co.

 

 

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.

Mil Lel Superior Chilli Pecorino

Dairy Farmers

 

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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2007 Champions Dairy Products







Mundella Greek Style Natural Yoghourt

Mundella Foods Pty Ltd

 

 

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.

Gourmet Yogurt Crushed Passionfruit

Dairy Farmers

 

 

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.

Gundowring Finest Ice Cream French Vanilla

Gundowring Fine Foods

 

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.




































Gelati Sky Macadamia Kiss Gelato

Gelati Sky

 

 

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.

Perfection Vanilla Custard

Perfection Dairies

 

 

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.

Riverina Fresh Milk

Fonterra Brands (Australia)

 

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.



































Dare Iced Coffee Double Espresso

Dairy Farmers

 

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.

Gippsland Dairy Pure Double Cream

Bead Foods

 

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.

Tatura Butter

Tatura Milk Industries

 

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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