Bega Cheese - About the company
Bega Cheese is a public company based in Melbourne (Australia), founded in 1899. It operates as a Cheese manufacturer and brand. Bega Cheese has raised an undisclosed amount in funding. The company has 39 active competitors, including 1 funded and 7 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Eden Brew, Dairy Farmers and Keytone Dairy.
Company Details
Bega Cheese is a manufacturer and brand of cheese. Their cheese products include Cheddar Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese, Cream Cheese. They also sell Vegemite, Peanut Butter, Mayonnaise, Dips. They sell their products through organised retailers.
- Website
- www.begacheese.com.au/
- Social
- Email ID
- *****@begacheese.com.au
- Phone Number
- +61 **********
- Registered Address
- Australia
Key Metrics
Founded Year
1899
Location
Melbourne, Australia
Stage
Public
Latest Funding Round
Investors
Ranked
1st among 39 active competitors
Annual Revenue
$1B+ as on Dec 31, 2021
Employee Count
1,991 as on May 31, 2026
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Exit Details
Public
Legal entities associated with Bega Cheese
Bega Cheese is associated with 1 legal entity given below:
Legal Entity Name | Date of Incorporation | Revenue | Latest Employee Count | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BEGA CHEESE LIMITED CIN: 008358503 , Australia, Active | Apr 22, 2008 | $1B+ (As on Dec 31, 2021) | - |
Bega Cheese's IPO details
Bega Cheese got listed on Aug 19, 2011.
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Bega Cheese's funding and investors
Bega Cheese has raised funding over 1 round. Bega Cheese has 2 institutional investors.
Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Bega Cheese:
Date of Funding | Funding Amount | Round Name | Post-Money Valuation | Revenue Multiple | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 2017 | 6341051 | Post IPO | 4422375 | 1765485 | 6072176 | 6252731 |
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Bega Cheese's founders and board of directors
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Bega Cheese has 1,991 employees as of May 26. Here is Bega Cheese's employee count trend over the years:
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Bega Cheese's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of Bega Cheese include Eden Brew, Dairy Farmers and Keytone Dairy. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Bega Cheese, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st | Bega Cheese 1899, Melbourne (Australia), Public | Cheese manufacturer and brand | - | 61/100 | |
2nd | Wholesaler of dairy products | $15.6M | 34/100 | ||
3rd |  Dairy Farmers 1900, Docklands (Australia), Acquired | Supplier of dairy products | - | - | 27/100 |
4th |  Keytone Dairy 2011, Sydney (Australia), Public | Manufacturer of dairy products | - | 26/100 | |
5th |  Riverina Dairy 2011, Albury (Australia), Funding Raised | Retailer of dairy products | - | 24/100 | |
6th |  St David Dairy 2013, Fitzroy (Australia), Acquired | Brand of dairy products | - | - | 23/100 |
7th |  Jindi Cheese 1985, Monash (Australia), Acquired | Brand of cheese | - | - | 23/100 |
8th |  NuLac Foods 2006, Keysborough (Australia), Acquired | Multi category dairy company | - | - | 22/100 |
9th | Brand of multi-category dairy products | - | - | 22/100 | |
10th |  Marsh Dairy Products 1935, Footscray (Australia), Acquired | Brand of dairy products | - | - | 22/100 |
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Bega Cheese's Investments and acquisitions
Bega Cheese has made 2 investments in companies including Hummingbird and WCB. Bega Cheese has also acquired 3 companies including Lion and VEGEMITE.Here is the list of investments & acquisitions:
Date of Investment/Acquisition | Type | Company Name | Founded Year | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nov 26, 2020 | Acquisition | 1923 | Sydney (Australia) | |
Sep 06, 2019 | Investments | 2016 | Melbourne (Australia) | |
Jan 18, 2017 | Acquisition | 1923 | Melbourne (Australia) |
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News related to Bega Cheese
Filter this listMedia has covered Bega Cheese for 1 event in last 1 year.
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Fonterra sells global consumer business to Lactalis for US$2.24 billionFusoes & Aquisicoes•Aug 22, 2025•Lactalis, Fonterra, Anchor Dairy, Mainland and 1 other
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Potential buyers step up for Fonterra's consumer businessRNZ•May 05, 2025•Fonterra, Bega Cheese, Accc
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Bega Cheese’s Acquisition of Betta Milk and Meander Valley DairyGlobal Legal Chronicle•Sep 21, 2023•Bega Cheese, Betta Milk, Meander Valley Dairy
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Bega to shut Canberra factory, relocate operations to PenrithAustralian Manufacturing Forum•Feb 22, 2023•Bega Cheese
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Vegemite owner Bega Cheese facing $400m in annual costs as chief executive resignsThe West Australian•Oct 26, 2022•Bega Cheese
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Lion Dairy and Drinks acquisition central to Bega Cheese financialsDairyReporter•Aug 30, 2021•Bega Cheese, Lion
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