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Riverina Fresh Wins Grand Champion Dairy Award for Its Lactose Free Milk

November 17th, 2025

The Ultimate Recognition in Australian Dairy Excellence

Riverina Fresh is proud to announce that our Lactose Free Milk has been awarded the prestigious Grand Champion Dairy Product Award, the ultimate recognition for the best dairy product in the country.

The Australian Grand Dairy Awards celebrate the very best in Australian dairy. Only products that use 100% Australian milk and are gold-medal winners from state competitions are eligible to enter. Products are judged by expert panels on flavour, aroma, texture, body & appearance with Grand Champion awarded to the single best
dairy product in the country.

In a historic milestone, this is the first time in the award’s 27-year history that a lactose free milk has received this accolade. Riverina Fresh Lactose Free was also awarded the
prize for Champion Modified Milk.

“Winning the Grand Champion Dairy Award is a proud moment for Riverina Fresh and our entire team and our dedicated dairy farmers. This is the ultimate accolade in the Australian dairy industry and reflects our commitment to producing premium quality milk” said Craig Shapiro, Executive Chairman of Riverina Fresh.

Mark Heintz, CEO of Riverina Fresh added “Our lactose-free milk delivers the rich taste and performance of our full cream milk while meeting the needs of Australians who are lactose intolerant. It’s a product that is ideal for everyday use and for coffee lovers.”
 

Why This Award Matters
This award represents the highest honour in Australian dairy, celebrating exceptional quality, taste, and innovation. Winning Grand Champion Dairy confirms Riverina Fresh’s position as a leader in premium milk production and reinforces our commitment to excellence, innovation and our ability to meet evolving consumer needs. Ultimately though, this award belongs to our local dairy farmers.
Craig Shapiro said, “It is our farmers unwavering dedication and passion to producing high quality milk that makes this achievement possible, for which we are very grateful.”