Bega Farmers' Tasty natural cheese slices

Bega is a quintessential Australian brand with deep roots in the Bega Valley of New South Wales. The brand traces its origins back to 1899 with the formation of the Bega Co-operative Creamery Company, which transformed the local dairy industry into a powerhouse of cheddar production.

The manufacturing of Bega cheese remains centered in Australia, utilizing milk sourced primarily from Australian dairy farms. The Bega Farmers' Tasty cheese pictured is a staple of the brand's portfolio, marketed as a natural, full-flavored cheddar processed into convenient slices for household use.

In terms of ownership, Bega Cheese Limited (formerly Bega Co-operative) transitioned from a co-operative to an ASX-listed company, eventually reclaiming the full rights to its brand name for all dairy products in 2017 after a period of licensing to international conglomerates. Today, it stands as a major Australian-owned food company, having expanded its portfolio to include other iconic brands like Vegemite.