The Riverina Dairy Company produces a wide variety of dairy products including fetta, haloumi and specialty cheeses for the retail market found in Australian supermarkets. Additionally, cheeses, yoghurt and sour cream are created for food service customers.
The difference is we are Australian made and owned. We have our own farm in Corowa which delivers all our milk direct to the dairy in Albury. It’s ‘cheese less travelled’! Less travelled means it is made with the freshest milk, and it’s better for the environment!
The Riverina Dairy produces fetta and haloumi for retail consumers that can be found in major supermarkets including Coles, Woolworths, IGA and many other retail outlets. We also produce haloumi, fetta, sour cream, yoghurt and specialty cheeses in bulk for food service customers.
Haloumi is a grilling cheese known for its unique texture and high melting point. Often referred to as ‘squeaky cheese’ due to the distinct sound it makes when eaten, haloumi has a salty flavour and a slightly chewy consistency. Haloumi can be eaten raw however it is mostly grilled or fried (without losing its shape) making it a popular choice for a quick snack and meals.
Haloumi is a fantastic meat substitute, offering a satisfying texture and rich, savoury taste and perfect for vegetarian dishes. As a source of protein and calcium, haloumi is a great addition to any meal.
Riverina Dairy cheeses are available in most major supermarkets and some specialty stores throughout around Australia. If you can’t find a product, call our office on 1300 307 607 and we will find our products closest to you.
If you’re a food service business get in touch with our Sales Team on 1300 307 607 and we can talk more about how Riverina Dairy can be part of your business.
Our cheeses should be stored in their original packaging in the refrigerator at a temperature of 4°C or below until ready to use. Please check the packaging for individual Best Before Dates and the product pages on our website for specific information about each product.
Riverina Dairy fetta and haloumi in unopened, sealed vacuum packs have a 4 – 6 month shelf life (depending on the product) and kept refrigerated at or below 4°C. Once packets are opened, they can be stored in airtight containers or aluminum foil in the fridge and consumed within 3 days.
No! There is a different company called Riverina Fresh who distributes the popular milk brand.
Slice into 1cm strips and BBQ or cook on a medium heat for 2-3 minutes each side until golden brown. You can grate haloumi over potatoes and bake, haloumi can be grated and added to fritter recipes, cubed haloumi goes well in quiche. Sliced, cubed and whole haloumi can also be baked, grilled or air fried. Grate over potatoes and bake, grated in fritters, cubes in quiche; our recipes will inspire your inner chef.
Traditional fetta is made from a mix of sheep and goats milk and we have achieved a similar full flavour through our cheesemaking process for Australian consumers.
Like all our products, our fetta cheeses are made using the highest quality milk from our own farm. That milk is delivered same day, and turned into Greek or Smooth fetta. The result is a better texture and improved cheese flavour.
Riverina Dairy haloumi is the most awarded haloumi in Australia – winning numerous medals at national dairy competitions year on year.
When producing haloumi the result is a level of fat and a high pH. This dense casein produces a squeak when rubbed against teeth enamel. A good squeak when haloumi is cooked means the haloumi is at its peak freshness.
All our products are produced in our facilities located in Albury in southern NSW. Being part of a regional community is important to us and we employ around 100 staff and contractors in the region.
The Riverina, otherwise known as ‘Australia’s Food Bowl’, is a region in South Western NSW bordered on the south by the state of Victoria and on the east by the Great Dividing Range.
We use all-natural ingredients and seek to source all our materials locally in Australia. We use only the freshest and highest quality milk from our own farm in Corowa, southern NSW – located just an hour down the road from the dairy. Our rennet is non-animal based so our cheese is suitable for vegetarians.
No! We use ALL NATURAL INGREDIENTS.
Yes! All our products, including haloumi, fetta, sour cream, yoghurt and specialty cheeses are Halal certified.
Only Riverina Dairy Yoghurt and Sour Cream is Kosher approved.
Yes! We produce a lactose free haloumi, perfect for those who are lactose-intolerant (available in Coles from August 2023). Riverina Dairy Lactose Free Haloumi means lactose intolerant people can now enjoy haloumi!
Yes! We use non-animal rennet.
No. Our products contain milk.
Riverina Dairy and Riverina Milk complies with the Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Cattle as agreed to by all Australian governments and the ADF and we follow the policies set down by the ADF’s Animal Health and Welfare Policy Advisory Group. Please refer to the relevant links below.
www.dairyaustralia.com.au/animal-management-and-milk-quality/approach-to-animal-welfare#.YgBOjppByUm
www.animalwelfarestandards.net.au/cattle/
Yes! We offer special food service products through our distributors. For larger ongoing orders we can discuss a direct delivery. Please contact us on 1300 307 607 for more information and browse the range of Riverina Dairy Food Service products.
Both spellings are correct! The difference is that Feta is made in Greece, and the name Feta with one t is exclusively used for Greek Feta Cheese.
The spelling with one or two L’s are both correct. Halloumi is made in Cyprus and in Australia we use Haloumi.
Employment enquiries with Riverina Dairy should go through our recruitment agency – MP Training & Recruitment Wodonga or email info@riverinadairy.com
For Office base staff send us an enquiry via email to hr@riverinadairy.com