The Riverina Dairy

What The Riverina Dairy does

The Riverina Dairy is a family-owned Australian dairy producer headquartered in Albury, New South Wales, operating as The Riverina Dairy Pty Ltd as trustee for the Riverina Cheese Unit Trust. The business is vertically integrated, sourcing milk from its own Holstein Friesian dairy farm located just outside Corowa and processing it within hours of milking at its Albury facility into premium Fetta, Haloumi (including Cyprus, traditional, lactose-free, garlic & herb, reduced fat, and high-protein variants), Fresco, Murray Blue cheese, yoghurt and sour cream. Approximately 100 staff and contractors are employed in the Albury region, and the dairy farm is described as one of the largest and most modern dairy operations in Australia.

The company operates a dual-channel go-to-market. On the retail side, products are listed nationally in Coles (Fetta and Haloumi), Woolworths (Haloumi and Greek Style Fetta), and independent supermarket chains including IGA, FoodWorks, Romeos, and Drakes. On the food service side, the company supplies bulk dairy products in 1kg to 13kg formats through wholesale distributors and direct sales relationships with restaurants, cafes, and delis. Retail and food service pricing is set either by individual supermarkets or via direct contact with the sales team; no public pricing model is disclosed.

Differentiation rests on three pillars: Australian-owned provenance, vertically integrated freshness from farm to finished product, and a sustained track record of industry recognition - including Champion Flavoured Cheese at the 2024 Australian Grand Dairy Awards and multiple consecutive Gold medals at the Sydney Royal Cheese & Dairy Show and Dairy Industry Australia Awards across 2018-2026. The portfolio is Halal certified across the full range and Kosher certified for yoghurt and sour cream, widening addressable consumer segments in multicultural Australia. Marketing reach spans Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and Pinterest, supplemented by 2026 television partnerships with Good Chef Bad Chef, Good Food Everyday with Gary Mehigan, and Everyday Gourmet with Justine Schofield.

Name

The Riverina Dairy

Legal name

The Riverina Dairy Pty Ltd as trustee for the Riverina Cheese Unit Trust

Website

https://riverinadairy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Riverina Dairy is a family-owned Australian dairy producer that vertically integrates its own Corowa dairy farm with its Albury processing facility to manufacture premium Fetta, Haloumi, yoghurt, sour cream, and specialty cheeses for national retail (Coles, Woolworths, IGA) and Australian food service customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisan Dairy Products Manufacturing

NAICS

Cheese Manufacturing (311513), Dairy Product Manufacturing (3115), Dairy Product (except Frozen) Manufacturing (31151), Dairy Cattle and Milk Production (11212)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Fluid Milk & Cream Processing (AFAKAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Milk Production (Raw Milk) (AFAEACAA)

Keywords

• Artisan cheese production
• Dairy product manufacturing
• Fetta and haloumi cheese
• Australian yoghurt and sour cream
• Vertically integrated dairy

Headquarters

HQ city

Albury

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Retail Sales: B2C sales through major Australian supermarket chains (Coles, Woolworths) and independent retailers (IGA). Products include Fetta, Haloumi in various sizes and varieties.
2. Food Service/Bulk Sales: B2B sales of bulk dairy products to restaurants, cafes, delis, and food service distributors. Products include bulk Fetta, Haloumi, Sour Cream, Yoghurt in larger packaging (1kg-13kg).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Riverina Dairy is a family-owned Australian dairy producer that operates its own dairy farm in Corowa and manufactures a range of artisan dairy products including fetta, haloumi, yoghurt, sour cream, fresco, and blue cheese. The company processes milk from its farm into finished consumer products and supplies them nationally to supermarkets and food service customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fetta Cheese Australian-made fetta cheese in multiple varieties including Greek Style, Smooth, and High Protein. Sold in retail packaging for consumers and bulk packaging for food service customers.
• Haloumi Cheese Premium grilling haloumi cheese in varieties including Cyprus Style, Garlic and Herb, Lactose Free, Traditional Rolled, Value Pack, and High Protein. Described as the most awarded haloumi in Australia.
• Yoghurt Australian-made yoghurt offered in Greek Style, Natural, Extra Thick, and Indian Style varieties. Available in retail and food service pack sizes.
• Sour Cream Reduced fat sour cream produced by The Riverina Dairy. Distributed in retail packaging and supplied to food service channels.
• Fresco Traditional fresco cheese product from The Riverina Dairy, sold in retail pack sizes.
• Murray Blue Cheese Boutique blue cheese produced in limited quantities using milk from The Riverina Dairy's own Corowa farm. Targeted at specialty retail and food service customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products winning medals at national dairy competitions consistently from 2018-2026

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Riverina MilkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRiverina Milk is the dairy farm operation that supplies all milk for Riverina Dairy products. Located just outside Corowa at the same company operation. The farm is one of the largest and most modern dairy operations in Australia with Holstein Friesian cattle.
• Good Chef Bad ChefmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerTelevision cooking show partnership for 2026. Dr. Joanna McMillan appears as a regular contributor creating recipes featuring Riverina Dairy products.
• Good Food Everyday with Gary MehiganmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerTelevision cooking show partnership for 2026. Chef Gary Mehigan creates recipes featuring Riverina Dairy Fetta and Haloumi products on the show.
• Everyday Gourmet with Justine SchofieldmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerTelevision cooking show partnership for 2026. Chef Justine Schofield creates recipes featuring Riverina Dairy products.
• Food Service DistributorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWholesale distributors who supply Riverina Dairy bulk food service products to restaurants, cafes, delis and other food service businesses.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Mainland Cheese: Mainland Cheese (owned by Saputo) is one of Australia's leading specialty cheese brands producing fetta, cheddar, cream cheese and other varieties for retail and food service. Comparable as an Australian cheese brand competing in the same supermarket channels, but with significantly larger scale and broader category portfolio.
• Lactalis Australia: Lactalis Australia is the Australian arm of global dairy giant Lactalis, producing cheese and dairy products under brands such as President, Galbani, and Jalna. Comparable as a cheese and dairy manufacturer in the Australian market, but with global scale, broader portfolio, and significant private-label supply capabilities.
• Parmalat Australia: Parmalat Australia (owned by Lactalis) produces a wide range of dairy products including milk, cream, yoghurt and cheese for Australian retail and food service. Comparable as a national dairy manufacturer, but with broader product mix and significantly larger scale.
• Lion Dairy & Drinks: Lion Dairy & Drinks is one of Australia's largest dairy and beverage companies producing milk, yoghurt, cream, cheese and juice under brands like Dairy Farmers, Yoplait and Berri. Comparable as a major Australian dairy producer competing for shelf space and food service contracts, though with broader portfolio and corporate ownership.
• Bega Cheese: Bega Cheese is one of Australia's largest branded dairy and food companies, producing cheese, milk and dairy products distributed nationally and internationally. It is comparable to Riverina as a major Australian cheese manufacturer with broad category exposure, but operates at significantly larger scale and as a publicly listed incumbent.
• Fonterra Australia: Fonterra is a New Zealand-headquartered dairy co-operative with significant Australian operations producing cheese, milk powders, butter and dairy ingredients. Comparable as a major dairy manufacturer active in the Australian market, but with global scale, B2B ingredient focus, and significantly broader product portfolio.
• Saputo Dairy Australia: Saputo Dairy Australia (formerly Murray Goulburn and Warrnambool Cheese) is a major Australian dairy manufacturer producing cheese, butter, milk and dairy ingredients for retail and food service. Comparable as a scaled Australian cheese/dairy producer, but with multinational ownership and significantly broader product and geographic footprint.

Direct peers

• Lemnos Foods: Lemnos Foods is an Australian specialty cheese manufacturer producing fetta, haloumi, and Mediterranean-style cheeses for retail and food service. Directly comparable to Riverina as a smaller-scale Australian specialty cheese producer competing in the same core categories, with similar retail and food service distribution model.
• Meredith Dairy: Meredith Dairy is a family-owned Australian dairy producer specialising in sheep and goat milk cheeses, yoghurt and dairy products distributed nationally and into food service. Comparable to Riverina as a family-owned Australian premium dairy with specialty positioning, vertical integration ethos, and similar retail and food service GTM.
• Jindi Cheese: Jindi Cheese is an Australian specialty cheese manufacturer producing fetta, haloumi, and other Mediterranean-style cheeses for retail and food service. Directly comparable to Riverina as an Australian specialty cheese peer competing in the same core categories (haloumi and fetta) at national retailers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCDsWDRaj11PjR2sem3Ydj9g
• Facebookfacebook.com/RiverinaDairy
• Instagraminstagram.com/riverinadairyco
• TikToktiktok.com/@riverinadairyco
• Pinterestau.pinterest.com/rivdairy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-riverina-dairy

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Funding rounds

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