Maffra Cheese recognised in Parliament
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Maffra Cheese recognised in Parliament

Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull and Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien, discuss the cheese making process with Maffra Cheese representative, Sam Riggall, during a tour of its facility.

Maffra Cheese this week was recognised in State Parliament on the back of its success in the International Cheese Awards in the United Kingdom.

State Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, paid tribute to what he said was “a great Australian company”.

“Maffra Cheese is a small family owned business that recently expanded its operations with the help of the former Coalition government’s Regional Growth Fund,” Mr Bull told Parliament.

“It is a major employer in the Tinamba, Heyfield and Maffra regions and is a great example of what can be achieved through hard-work and a great vision.

“Maffra Cheese’s Cloth Aged Cheddar was recently judged the Best Australian Cheese at the International Cheese Awards in the United Kingdom, marking the third consecutive year of winning this coveted international title.

“With over 4,000 cheeses entered, the Nantwich International Cheese Awards is the largest cheese competition in the world.

“Well done to Ferial Zekiman and her team for such an outstanding result.”