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Kaaren Morrissey

High-protein trend helps bulk up big Aussie food brand

Bega Cheese is back in profit after recording a $8.5 million loss in the prior financial year. (Dan Peled/AAP PHOTOS)

Australians' love of high-protein products has helped return an iconic dairy and food company to profit, despite a tough year for primary industries.

Bega Cheese, which makes cheese, yoghurt and peanut butter alongside popular spreads like Vegemite, made a net profit of $54.8 million in 2025/26.

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