Now it its 130^th year of judging and celebrating the “best” in Australian dairy products, the Dairy Industry Association of Australia (DIAA) announced the winners of the Australian Dairy Awards of Excellence on 23 May at Plaza Ballroom Melbourne with 40 awards bestowed from over 1100 entries.

DIAA has been running dairy competitions Australia-wide since the late 1800’s and is Australia’s largest and longest-running dairy competition.

Bega Cheese has once again taken out Australia’s best Coffee Flavoured Milk for 2025 with its award-winning Dare Double Espresso Milk.

Dare Double Espresso has a well-balanced combination of rich aromatic coffee that enhances its depth without overpowering the taste.

“Winning this coveted prize is a massive achievement for Dare, whom won against Australia’s best Coffee Flavoured Milk,” said Darryl Cardona, past President DIAA and Marketing Manager for National Product Competition (Dairy Industry Association of Australia).

“Australia’s best coffee flavoured milk is Dare. No other country can beat our quality or taste.”

Five:AM Dairy was awarded Australia’s best Yoghurt in multiple categories.

Australia’s Best Naturally Flavoured Yoghurt with its Vanilla Bean Yoghurt combined with Australia’s Best Organic Dairy Product, again with its Organic Vanilla Bean Yoghurt.

“Winning this coveted prize is a massive achievement for five:am Dairy, whom won against Australia’s leading yoghurt brands,” said Mr Cardona.

“Arguably this was because of its superb taste, and unique natural process.

“Australia’s best yoghurt is made right here in Melbourne.”

Bannister Downs Dairy has won Australia’s Best White Carton milk for its Farm Fresh Milk in Australia’s largest and oldest Dairy Product Competition.

“Winning this coveted prize is a massive achievement for Bannister Downs Dairy, whom won against Australia’s leading brands,” said Mr Cardona.

“Arguably this was because of its superb taste, and unique processing, which is packaged on farm, and available exclusively in Western Australia.

“Australia’s best milk is packaged on farm in Regional WA.”

Bega Cheese has once again taken out Australia’s coveted best Cheddar Cheese for 2025 with its award-winning Lagoon Street Mature and Lagoon Street Heritage Vintage Cheese.

“Winning this coveted prize is a massive achievement for Bega Cheese, whom won against Australia’s best Cheddar Cheese’s,” said Mr Cardona.

“Winning this coveted prize is a massive achievement for Bega Dairy.

“Arguably this was because of its superb taste, and unique maturation process at Bega’s processing plant on the south coast of NSW.”

KyValley Dairy Kyabram was awarded Australia’s Best Flavoured Milk in Australia’s largest and oldest Dairy Product Competition with its Choc House Dairy Chocolate Milk.

“Winning the National award is a massive achievement for KyValley Dairy, which achieved the coveted prize of Australia’s Best Flavoured Milk,” said Mr Cardona.

“Sourced from local farmers, the chocolate milk is made with real chocolate, ensuring a rich and satisfying chocolate taste.

“Australia’s best milk is sourced packaged here in regional Victoria.”

Berry’s Creek Gourmet Cheese has won multiple awards in this year’s DIAA Dairy Products Competition Australia’s in Australia’s largest and oldest Dairy Product Competition with its Mossvale Blue Cheese.

“Winning the National award is a massive achievement for Berry’s Creek Gourmet Cheese, which achieved the coveted prize of Australia’s Best Blue Cheese,” said Mr Cardona.

“Sourced from local farmers in South Gippsland, the distinctive blue green mould veins with a strong and salty flavour and a creamy smooth texture.

“Australia’s best blue is made here in South Gippsland.”

Bulla Dairy was awarded Australia’s best Ice Cream 2025 with its Reeces Nutrageous Ice Cream.

“Winning this coveted prize is a massive achievement for Bulla Dairy, whom won against Australia’s best Ice Creams,” said Mr Cardona.

“Bulla uses 100% dairy for all of its ice cream products, using Victoria’s highest quality milk, directly off farm.

“Winning this coveted prize is a massive achievement for Bulla Dairy, the manufacturer of Reeces.

“No other country can beat our quality or taste of our ice cream,” said Allan Hood, CEO of Bulla Dairy Foods.

“Reece’s Nutrageous is a rich creamy indulgence that captures the depth and texture of chocolate coated roasted nuts balanced with a smooth taste.

“What elevates this ice cream from good to exceptional is how well it blends the nuttiness with the creaminess of the ice cream.”

 2025 Australian Dairy Awards of Excellence