Last-minute buyer saves century-old cheese maker King Island Dairy, which was slated to close, has been given a lifeline, with owner Saputo announcing it has found a buyer for the specialty cheese business. AAP · Mar 7, 2025
Nostalgic goodbye to King Island Dairy sees community bracing to ‘lose some families’ Local Australian brands struggling to survive the ‘scale game’ as shoppers cut costs The Guardian - AU · Sep 7, 2024
Remote island's century-old cheese maker to close King Island Dairy, on the tiny Bass Strait outpost, will close in mid-2025 after a buyer could not be found, owner Saputo has announced. AAP · Sep 5, 2024
Award-winning cheese manufacturer could be sold Dairy giant Saputo has indicated it may sell its award-winning cheese-making operations on remote King Island amid a strategic review. AAP · Nov 8, 2023