NORCO DAIRY FARMERS RECOGNISED FOR GREAT TASTING LACTOSE FREE MILK

Norco, Australia’s largest and oldest dairy cooperative is celebrating an udderly delightful win at the 2024 Australian Grand Dairy Awards for the sixth consecutive year.

A panel of esteemed judges tasted their way through 380 of Australia’s fnest dairy products for favour, aroma, texture, body and appearance, recognising Norco as one of the industry’s most prestigious and highly regarded producers.

The delicious and creamy, Norco Lactose Free Full Cream Milk made its way through a rigorous judging process and impressed the judges, claiming Champion in the Modifed Milk category.

Norco Chief Executive Offcer, Michael Hampson said it is an honour to be recognised as one of the best quality milk producers in Australia.

“At Norco we see your co-operative members as champions and this award is testament to Norco’s high quality standards and dedication to create fresh, great tasting dairy.

“From a product innovation perspective, we are always thriving to deliver great tasting, quality produce even to consumers who can’t drink milk, whilst offering additional revenue streams to our hard working farmer members.

“Our farmers live and breathe dairy so it’s truly a great accolade to celebrate our people’s efforts,” Mr Hampson concludes.

Norco farmer, Warren Gallagher said it is fantastic to be acknowledged in the Australian Grand Dairy Awards.

“We are mighty pleased to be recognised on a national scale for our great tasting, fresh, quality milk – again!

“Although for us farmers, it’s all in a day’s work, the award really does make us smile and reminds us why we’re in this industry.

“We are proud to partner and work with a processor that is so dedicated to supporting us day in and day out,” Warren concludes.

Norco Real Iced Chocolate and Norco Pure Jersey Milk were awarded the accolade last year, speaking to Norco’s consistent product excellence and quality.

To enter the Australian Grand Dairy Awards, products are required to have won a gold medal at a state based championship. Champions are the highest scoring product of each class.

The Norco Lactose Free Full Cream Milk is available in 1L and 2L and can be found at Woolworths, Coles and selected independent supermarkets.