8legs: Sydney royal cheese & dairy produce show

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Aussie-favourite supermarket cheese sweeps prestigious awards

Bega Cheese won three Gold awards at the 2026 Sydney Royal Cheese & Dairy Produce Show, including Champion Cheddar Cheese and Champion Cow Milk Cheese.
The show judged over 600 exhibits, with fourteen products crowned champions in their categories.
Bega Rindless Vintage is produced from the same batch as Bega Tasty and ages for two years.
Bega’s Cheddar-focused products reflect Australia’s evolving cheese palate toward stronger flavors.
Bega Tasty Slices remain the brand’s best-selling product, followed by Strong and Bitey.
Philip Tatzenko, Quality Supervisor at Bega Cheese, emphasized the awards’ weight due to their farmer-based origins.
The awards were judged by industry experts as part of the Sydney Royal competition.
Bega’s Rindless Vintage is highlighted for maturing longer than typical cheddar at two years.
The Sydney Royal Show is part of the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW's annual Sydney Royal competitions.
The awards involved fourteen products crowned champions across various categories.

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