KZN agri-business, Bush Hill Cheese, has proudly been awarded Double Gold for both their soft cheeses, Brie and Camembert, in the 2025 South African Food & Beverage Awards as well as Double Gold for both soft cheeses in the 2025 Aurora International Taste Challenge (AITC).
Bush Hill Cheese also secured Silver Awards for both their innovative Lactose Free Greek Yoghurt and Strawberry Yoghurt.
The inaugural SA F&B Awards 2025, held in partnership with the Aurora International Taste Challenge (AITC), are far more than just decorative accolades, these awards signify credibility and trustworthiness.
“The global dairy industry continues to experience substantial transformation driven by shifting consumer preferences, technological advancements, and evolving dietary trends. Demand for healthier, natural, and sustainably sourced dairy products has increased significantly, prompting producers to introduce organic and grass-fed ranges. Additionally, consumers are seeking transparency about farming practices, animal welfare standards, and environmental impacts, reshaping production methods across major dairy markets,” reads the SA F&B press release.
“To be recognized at this level is both humbling and incredibly exciting for all of us at Bush Hill Cheese. Thank you to our dynamic team, the judges and all who make this great competition possible”, said John Kidger, owner of Bush Hill Cheese.
Bush Hill Cheese is an artisanal cheesery based on Underbush Farm in Creighton, KZN, where Jersey herds graze on pastures of rye and kikuyu grass grown specifically for them, producing rich, creamy, and highly nutritious A2 milk used to produce the distinctive Bush Hill Cheese range of award-winning cheeses and yoghurts. The Jersey milk used to produce the range, contains many beneficial nutrients, offering Bush Hill Cheese customers a unique selection of whole food cheeses and yoghurts that are not produced anywhere else in the world.
For further information, please visit www.bushhillcheese.co.za
