Udder Delights

What Udder Delights does

Udder Delights Australia Pty Ltd is a South Australian artisan cheesemaker founded in 1995 by Trevor and Estelle Dunford, headquartered at a HACCP-certified production facility inside the historic Onkaparinga Woollen Mill in Lobethal in the Adelaide Hills. The company manufactures a diversified range of handcrafted cow and goat milk cheeses across five categories — Brie and Camembert (standard, Double Cream, Triple Cream), Flavoured Brie (Champagne, Smoked, Truffle, Ash), Blue Cheese (Heysen Blue, Mawson Blue, Jalapeño Australian Blue), Goat's Cheese (Chèvre, Goats Curd), and Mature Cheddar — plus two specialty sub-brands: the Costco-exclusive Single Herd Range (Mulgundawa Dairy milk) and the NCFH Range (supporting farmer health via 20c-per-wheel donations).

The underlying production technology combines traditional artisan techniques — surface ripening, cream-enriched double and triple cream formulations, blue vein crafting, wood-smoke infusion, and activated charcoal ash rind — with formal food-safety systems including HACCP certification and a supplier-side Dairy Farmer Food Safety Program implemented in 2021. Milk sourcing is deliberately localised, with all cow's milk sourced within approximately 1.5 hours of the creamery from multi-generational partner farms (notably Mulgundawa Dairy and Paringa View Park).

The business model is wholesale-led, with primary revenue generated through major Australian supermarket chains (Coles, Woolworths, Costco, Drakes) and premium specialty grocers (Harris Farm Markets). Independent grocer reach is achieved via a state-by-state wholesale distributor network spanning every Australian state and territory. End customers are Australian retail consumers of premium artisan cheese, supported by a content and recipe ecosystem (23+ recipes, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, seasonal email newsletter) and a cross-promotional recipe partnership with Beerenberg. Udder Delights is privately held and founder-controlled with no disclosed institutional ownership or external funding.

Name

Udder Delights

Legal name

Udder Delights Australia Pty Ltd

Website

https://udderdelights.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Udder Delights is a South Australian artisan cheesemaker producing handcrafted cow and goat milk cheeses (Brie, Camembert, Blue, Goat, Cheddar) from its Lobethal factory, distributed nationally through major Australian supermarkets, Costco, specialty grocers, and state-based wholesale distributors to retail consumers nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisan Cheese / Specialty Dairy Products

NAICS

Cheese Manufacturing (311513), Dairy Product Manufacturing (3115), Dairy Product (except Frozen) Manufacturing (31151)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020)

akta.pro primary industry

Cheese Manufacturing (AFAKAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fresh/Natural Cheese Manufacturing (Unripened & Soft) (AFAHABAA), Ripened Natural Cheese Manufacturing (Semi-Soft, Hard & Blue) (AFAHABAB), Cheese (Natural & Processed) (CRADACAC)

Keywords

• Artisan cheese
• Specialty dairy
• Brie and Camembert
• Blue cheese
• Goat cheese

Headquarters

HQ city

Adelaide

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Wholesale to Retailers: Udder Delights sells cheese products wholesale to major supermarket chains including Coles, Woolworths, Costco, and Drakes (SA), as well as Harris Farm Markets. This is the primary revenue stream.
2. Wholesale to Independent Grocers via Distributors: Products distributed to independent grocery stores through state-based wholesale distributors across all Australian states and territories.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Udder Delights manufactures and supplies a portfolio of handcrafted artisan cheeses made from locally sourced South Australian cow and goat milk. The range includes Brie, Camembert, Double and Triple Cream Brie, flavoured Brie varieties (Champagne, Smoked, Truffle, Ash), Blue cheeses (Heysen Blue, Mawson Blue, Jalapeno Australian Blue), Chèvre, Goats Curd, and Mature Cheddar, along with specialty sub-brands such as the Single Herd Range and NCFH Range. Production occurs at the company's HACCP-certified factory in Lobethal, Adelaide Hills, with national distribution through major Australian supermarket chains and wholesale distributors.

Product overview

Udder Delights is a South Australian artisan cheese producer offering a diverse portfolio of handcrafted cow and goat milk cheeses. The product range is organized into five main categories: (1) Brie and Camembert offerings including standard, Double Cream, and Triple Cream varieties; (2) a Flavoured Brie line featuring Champagne, Smoked, Truffle, and Ash Brie; (3) Blue Cheese varieties including Heysen Blue, Mawson Blue, and Jalapeno Australian Blue; (4) Goat's Cheese products including Chèvre and Goats Curd; and (5) Mature Cheddar. The company also offers two specialty sub-brands: the Single Herd Range (exclusive to Costco) made exclusively with Mulgundawa Dairy milk, and the NCFH Range supporting farmer health initiatives. All products are handmade at the company's cheese factory in Lobethal, Adelaide Hills, using locally sourced milk.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Single Herd Range: Premium cheeses made exclusively from Mulgundawa Dairy milk, including Camembert and Triple Cream Brie. Available exclusively through Costco Australia.
• National Centre for Farmer Health (NCFH) Range

Products and services

• Camembert Surface-ripened Camembert made with Adelaide Hills cow milk, featuring a soft, creamy texture with velvety mouth-feel and cheesy cauliflower flavours when ripe. Sold through supermarket chains and specialty retailers.
• Brie Award-winning surface-ripened Brie with soft and creamy texture and earthy mushroom flavours. Forms the core of the Udder Delights brand and is recognised at Australian Cheese Awards.
• Double Cream Brie Brie-style cheese made with added cream to boost butterfat content, featuring a decadent buttery texture balanced with acidity. Size: 450g.
• Triple Cream Brie Indulgent Brie with added cream for melt-in-your-mouth buttery taste and ultimate creaminess. Sizes: 180g and 900g.
• Single Herd Range (Camembert and Triple Cream Brie) Exclusive cheese line made exclusively with milk from Mulgundawa Dairy (Chandler family, Lake Alexandrina), available as Camembert and Triple Cream Brie (480g total). Exclusive to Costco Australia. Provides complete farm-to-plate traceability.
• NCFH Range (Double and Triple Cream Brie) Cheese range produced in partnership with the National Centre for Farmer Health. Double Cream Brie (200g) and Triple Cream Brie (450g). 20 cents from each wheel sold is donated to support Australian farmer health initiatives.
• Champagne Brie Brie with champagne flavour notes balancing rich creamy flavours, featuring light pink shading around the edges.
• Smoked Brie South Australian Brie infused with natural wood smoke flavouring, giving a traditional subtle hickory flavour and a mellow orange hue when cut. Silver Medal at SA Dairy Awards 2024.
• Truffle Brie Brie infused with black winter truffles mixed through the cheesemaking process, delivering a deep earthy flavour.
• Ash Brie Brie made using food-grade activated charcoal/ash in the rind, creating additional textural mouth-feel and refined earthy tones with a distinctive black-and-white mottled rind.
• Heysen Blue Blue cheese named after Hans Heysen. When young, firm and moist with cheddar-like flavour; as it matures, flavour deepens, becoming sharper, fruitier, slightly salty and creamier. Size: 100g.
• Mawson Blue Shropshire-style blue vein cheese named after Sir Douglas Mawson, with a vibrant orange hue from annatto colouring.
• Jalapeno Australian Blue Bold blue cheese featuring rich creamy blue balanced with spicy jalapeno pieces, chipotle and chilli flakes. Size: 2kg. Gold Medal winner at Sydney Royal Cheese & Dairy Show 2024.
• Chèvre French-style goat's milk cheese with fresh acidic flavour, dense creamy texture and clean finish. Size: 130g.
• Goats Curd Spreadable goat's milk cheese with mild, tangy and smooth creamy finish, suitable for sweet or savoury dishes. Size: 1kg.
• Mature Cheddar Classic matured cheddar with tasty sharpness, excellent melting properties, suitable for cheese boards and savoury bakes. Size: 200g.

Named customers5 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

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Mulgundawa Dairy (Chandler Family)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFourth-generation family dairy farm on shores of Lake Alexandrina, supplying cow's milk to Udder Delights for nearly 20 years. Partnership enables Single Herd Camembert and Triple Cream Brie - exclusive cheese line using Mulgundawa milk. Farm milks over 500 cows on 3,000 acres and is home to endangered Cape Barren Geese.
• Paringa View Park (Shane and Kylee Mieglich)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeven generations of dairy farming heritage in Adelaide Hills. Holstein herd of 140-160 cows on Charleston farm. Has been supplying Udder Delights for 7 years. Farmers value the relationship and feel like part of the Udder Delights family.
• National Centre for Farmer Health (NCFH)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to raise awareness and funding for farmer health, wellbeing and safety. 20 cents from each NCFH Brie wheel sold goes to supporting Aussie farmers. Over 5 tons of NCFH Brie sold to date.
• Food NationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSouth Australian wholesale distributor. Contact: 08 8346 9388, [email protected]
• Grunthal BrewcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSouth Australian wholesale distributor. Contact: 08 8388 1588, grunthal.com.au
• Fine Food MerchantcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVictoria wholesale distributor. Contact: 0433 391 995, [email protected]
• Foodies AustraliacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNew South Wales wholesale distributor. Contact: 02 9700 8333, [email protected]
• Two ProvidorescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNew South Wales wholesale distributor. Contact: 02 9565 2255, [email protected]
• Deluxe FoodscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorQueensland wholesale distributor. Contact: 07 3354 8300, [email protected]
• The GrocercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWestern Australia wholesale distributor. Contact: 08 9455 1611, [email protected]
• Savour FoodscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTasmania wholesale distributor. Contact: 0418 915 683, [email protected]
• Brindabella FoodscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustralian Capital Territory wholesale distributor. Contact: 02 6297 7800, [email protected]

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Lactalis Australia: Australian arm of global dairy giant Lactalis, owner of brands like Galbani, President, and Heidi. Comparable on cheese manufacturing and broad retail distribution; a major incumbent competitor across all Udder Delights' cheese categories.
• King Island Dairy: Owned by Saputo, King Island Dairy produces specialty cheeses (brie, blue, cheddar) at significantly larger scale with national supermarket presence. Comparable category but a much larger, incumbent competitor to Udder Delights.
• Bega Cheese: Large Australian dairy conglomerate with national branded cheese portfolio across mainstream and specialty tiers. Comparable on cheese manufacturing and supermarket distribution but at vastly larger scale than Udder Delights.

Regional players

• Mainland Cheese (NZ): New Zealand's largest specialty cheese brand owned by Lactalis, producing Brie, Camembert, and blue cheeses. Comparable on specialty cheese portfolio and supermarket distribution, but operating in a different geography.
• Kapiti Cheese: New Zealand artisan-style cheese brand producing premium specialty cheeses including Brie and blue varieties. Comparable on artisan positioning and award-led marketing, but primarily serving the New Zealand market.

Direct peers

• Yarra Valley Dairy: Victorian artisan cheese producer specializing in premium soft and surface-ripened cheeses (Brie-style, Camembert-style, washed rind). Comparable on specialty cheese portfolio and farm-to-creamery positioning.
• Section28 Cheese: Adelaide Hills-based artisan cheese producer specializing in small-batch cheese with strong farm-to-table provenance. Highly comparable to Udder Delights on geography, scale, premium positioning, and specialty retail distribution.
• Bruny Island Cheese Co. Tasmanian artisan cheese maker with strong tourism and farmgate heritage. Comparable on premium positioning, terroir-driven branding, and national specialty/gourmet distribution.
• Woodside Cheese Wrights: South Australian artisan cheesemaker producing award-winning specialty cheeses including washed rind and blue varieties. Comparable on artisan methods, national specialty distribution, and award-led marketing.
• Holy Goat Cheese: Australian artisan goat cheese producer in the Adelaide Hills region. Direct peer on goat cheese manufacturing, specialty cheese positioning, and South Australian provenance narrative.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Xx.com/udder_delights
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/udder-delights-cheese

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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