Meredith Dairy
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1985
- HeadquartersMeredith, Australia
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Meredith Dairy firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Meredith Dairy
- Legal name
- Meredith Dairy Pty Ltd
- Website
- https://meredithdairy.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1985
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Meredith Dairy industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Specialty Dairy Products
- NAICS
- Sheep and Goat Farming (1124), Dairy Product Manufacturing (3115)
- SIC
- Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200), Dairy Products (2020)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Dairy Goat Farming (Milk Production) (AFAEAFAC)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Dairy Housing, Milking Systems & On-Farm Infrastructure Operations (AFAEACAG)
Keywords
Where Meredith Dairy is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Meredith
- HQ country
- Australia
- HQ region
- Oceania
Offices2 records
Markets served
Meredith Dairy business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Wholesale Product Sales: B2B wholesale of Meredith Dairy branded sheep and goat dairy products (fresh cheese, marinated cheese, yoghurt, whipped goat cheese) to retailers and food service operators across Australia and internationally. Handled by dedicated national sales and regional wholesale contacts.
- Direct-to-Consumer Farm Store: Direct sales of Meredith Dairy products to consumers via the on-farm Meredith Farm Store.
- Retail Store Sales: Consumer retail purchases of Meredith Dairy products through independent and chain retail stores across Australia and the USA, found via the Where To Buy store locator.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels4 records
Meredith Dairy product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Meredith Dairy is an on-farm sheep and goat milk dairy manufacturer based in Victoria, Australia. It produces fresh and marinated goat cheeses, natural pot set sheep and goat milk yoghurts, whipped goat cheese, whey protein concentrate, and a dedicated food service line, all processed daily from milk produced by animals raised on its own 4,500 acre family farm. The products are sold through wholesale channels across Australia and internationally (including the USA), via an on-farm store, and through independent and chain retail outlets identified by an online store locator.
Product overview
Meredith Dairy is an award-winning Australian on-farm sheep and goat milk family enterprise that produces dairy products on their 4,500 acre family farm located 120km west of Melbourne, Victoria. Their product portfolio centers on fresh goat cheese (Chèvre) available in multiple varieties including Original, Fresh Dill, and Ash & Pepperberry; marinated goat cheese cubes; natural pot set yoghurts made from sheep and goat milk in Probiotic and Traditional Greek varieties; whipped goat cheese; whey protein concentrate; and a dedicated food service product line. All products are made with fresh milk from their own animals using sustainable farming practices.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Fresh Goat Cheese (Chèvre) Fresh soft goat cheeses that are delicate and creamy with a subtle citrus tang and soft spreadable texture, available in Original, Fresh Dill, and Ash & Pepperberry varieties. Sold through retail, food service, and farm store channels for everyday home consumption and culinary use.
- Marinated Goat Cheese Cubes of soft goat cheese blended in a marinade with olive oil, peppercorns, fresh thyme, and garlic. Sold through retail and food service channels, with multiple Gold medals at the Nantwich International Cheese & Dairy Awards.
- Natural Sheep and Goat Milk Yoghurt Natural pot set yoghurts that are thick, creamy, and rich, made from pure sheep or goat milk with no added sugar, preservatives, thickeners, or artificial flavours. Available in Probiotic and Traditional Greek varieties for retail and food service customers.
- Whipped Goat Cheese A whipped variation of Meredith Dairy's fresh goat cheese designed for easier spreading and culinary use, sold through the same retail and food service channels as the core cheese range.
- Whey Protein Concentrate A whey protein product derived from Meredith Dairy's on-farm dairy production, sold as a value-added dairy ingredient from sheep and goat milk processing.
- Food Service Products A dedicated product line from Meredith Dairy, specifically formulated and sized for food service and hospitality industry needs, sold to restaurants, cafes, delis, and caterers via the Food Service & Independent wholesale channel.
Quantifiable outcome
- Weekly landfill waste reduced from over 1 tonne to 210kg through 14-stream waste sorting at the factory
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Meredith Dairy
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Meredith Dairy technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Meredith Dairy partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Trust For NaturecoreMeredith Dairy's founders Julie and Sandy Cameron have initiated a Conservation Covenant via Trust For Nature, permanently protecting 30 hectares of Grassy Eucalypt Woodland on their farm within the Victorian Volcanic Plains. The Covenant is managed via a Stewardship Program assessed annually by The Arthur Rylah Institute for Environmental Research. Activities include retaining standing trees and fallen timber, controlling pest plants and animals, ecological burning, and biodiversity surveys.
- Corangamite Catchup Management AuthorityminorMembers of the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority held a workshop at Meredith Dairy to promote the benefits of ecological burning on a grassland site. Wadawuring Traditional Owner Blair Gilson, Natural Resources Manager Dale Smithyman, and Fire Risk Manager Greg Harry demonstrated cool, mosaic burning techniques. This partnership supports Meredith Dairy's land management and conservation objectives.
- Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO)minorMeredith Dairy has committed to achieving the 2025 National Packaging Target via APCO. Packaging carries recycling information with clear instructions for separating and recycling pack components, aiming to reduce contamination in recycling streams and contribute to a circular economy.
- OzHarvestminorDuring the COVID-19 pandemic supply disruptions, Meredith Dairy partnered with OzHarvest, Australia's leading food rescue charity. For every 'white lid' marinated cheese jar purchased (due to gold lid supply shortages), OzHarvest provided a meal for someone in need. This initiative supported communities doing it tough during the pandemic.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Meredith Dairy competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Jindi Cheese: One of Australia's largest specialty cheese producers, now owned by Saputo, with broad retail distribution. Comparable to Meredith Dairy across specialty cheese categories but at materially larger scale and with broader cow and goat milk product mix, making it a broader incumbent rather than a direct niche competitor.
- Lemnos Foods: Australian specialty cheese producer (now part of Saputo) best known for feta and traditional Greek-style cheeses distributed nationally. Comparable to Meredith Dairy in specialty cheese category and Australian retail presence, but at broader scale and predominantly cow/sheep milk feta focus.
- King Island Dairy: Premium Tasmanian dairy brand owned by Saputo producing specialty cheeses, cream, and yoghurt for Australian retail. Comparable to Meredith Dairy in premium Australian dairy positioning and farm-origin branding, but at much larger scale and broader category mix.
Regional players
- Hay Dairies: Singapore's only commercial goat farm, producing fresh goat milk and related dairy products for the Singapore market. Comparable to Meredith Dairy as a vertically integrated goat dairy producer with farm-gate and retail distribution, but operating in a different geography.
Direct peers
- Holy Goat Cheese: Australian on-farm artisan goat cheese producer based in Victoria making fresh and aged goat cheeses from a single herd. Highly comparable to Meredith Dairy in farm-based vertical integration, goat cheese specialisation, premium positioning, and Victorian provenance.
- Vermont Creamery: Artisan producer of fresh goat cheese, cultured butter, and crème fraîche, with strong US specialty and foodservice distribution. Comparable to Meredith Dairy in fresh goat cheese production, premium retail positioning, and export-oriented specialty distribution.
- Cypress Grove: California-based artisan cheese maker best known for its flagship line of fresh goat cheeses (Chèvre) and marinated goat cheese cubes (including herb- and oil-marinated varieties). Directly comparable to Meredith Dairy in product category (fresh and marinated goat cheese), premium positioning, and foodservice/specialty retail distribution.
- Woolwich Dairy: Canadian specialty goat cheese producer known for fresh goat cheese logs and spreads distributed across North American retail and foodservice. Comparable to Meredith Dairy in fresh goat cheese portfolio, premium positioning, and broad specialty retail and foodservice distribution.
- Berrys Creek Cheese: Australian boutique farmhouse cheesemaker in Gippsland, Victoria producing award-winning raw milk cheeses from cow and goat milk. Comparable to Meredith Dairy in artisan farm-based cheese production, award-winning quality recognition, and premium specialty distribution.
- Red Hill Cheese: Small-batch artisan cheese maker on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria producing sheep, cow, and goat milk cheeses for premium retail and farmers markets. Comparable to Meredith Dairy in on-farm artisan production, mixed-milk cheese range, and premium farm-gate retail model.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Meredith Dairy leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Meredith Dairy funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Meredith Dairy M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Meredith Dairy
What does Meredith Dairy do?
Meredith Dairy is an on-farm sheep and goat milk dairy manufacturer based in Victoria, Australia. It produces fresh and marinated goat cheeses, natural pot set sheep and goat milk yoghurts, whipped goat cheese, whey protein concentrate, and a dedicated food service line, all processed daily from milk produced by animals raised on its own 4,500 acre family farm. The products are sold through wholesale channels across Australia and internationally (including the USA), via an on-farm store, and through independent and chain retail outlets identified by an online store locator.
Is Meredith Dairy a public or private company?
Meredith Dairy is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Meredith Dairy founded?
Meredith Dairy was founded in 1985. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Meredith Dairy based?
Meredith Dairy is headquartered in Meredith, Australia, in the Oceania region.
How does Meredith Dairy make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Wholesale Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are direct-to-Consumer Farm Store and retail Store Sales.
Who are Meredith Dairy's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Jindi Cheese, Lemnos Foods and King Island Dairy. Hay Dairies is listed as a regional player. Direct peers are Holy Goat Cheese, Vermont Creamery, Cypress Grove, Woolwich Dairy, Berrys Creek Cheese and Red Hill Cheese.
Does Meredith Dairy have an API?
No public API is recorded for Meredith Dairy.
What industry is Meredith Dairy in?
Meredith Dairy's product category is Specialty Dairy Products. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAEAFAC, Dairy Goat Farming (Milk Production), with a secondary code of AFAEACAG, Dairy Housing, Milking Systems & On-Farm Infrastructure Operations. Its NAICS code is 1124 and its SIC code is 200.