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Ethan James

Last-minute buyer saves century-old cheese maker

The historic dairy on tiny King Island will have an extended shelf-life, with a new owner. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

A century-old specialty cheese maker based on a Bass Strait island has been given a lifeline by an eleventh-hour buyer. 

King Island Dairy was slated to close in mid-2025 after owner Saputo said in September it had been unable to find someone to purchase the business.

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