A 10-month-old mature gouda from a major SA retailer was crowned Dairy Product of the Year at the recent South African Dairy Awards.
Woolworths Mature Gouda 10 months cheese, crafted by Lactalis South Africa, has claimed the prestigious Dairy Product of the Year award.
This year’s event was the 191st edition of what is the biggest and oldest dairy competition in Africa. “We are excited that the top dairy award has gone to team Lactalis South Africa for an incredible sixth time in the past eight years,” said Herman Janse van Rensburg,The 2024 South African Dairy Awards featured a record-breaking 1 029 dairy products from 78 producers. This included 12 first-time entrants, that all vied for votes from 82 judges representing 52 companies.
“What makes it so unique is the combination of taste and texture, which produces a flavourful and satisfying tasting experience.”“This year’s record number of entries and excellent results testify to an innovative industry with healthy competition between bigger manufacturers and smaller entrepreneurs,” said Milford.
The event also introduced the inaugural Hollard Game Changer Award, honouring Clement October, head cheesemaker at Klein River Cheese, for his outstanding contributions to the industry. This accolade, that came with a cash prize of R50 000, recognises young talents shaping the dairy sector’s future.
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