Norco Co-op scoops up 27 medals at national DIAA Awards
Norco Co-op has received 27 medals at the National Dairy Industry Association (DIAA) of Australia 2024 Awards of Excellence.
The Dairy Industry Association of Australia hosts annual national and state dairy product competitions based on technical merit and judged by industry experts on flavour and aroma, body and texture, condition, colour and finish of dairy products.
The co-operative took home 10 gold medals and 17 silver medals across various categories with its Norco Lactose Free Milk and Norco REAL Iced Coffee Triple Shot achieving the highest scores in their respective categories.
Norco CEO Michael Hampson said: “To be recognised by the industry for producing as some of the nation’s finest products speaks volumes about our co-operative’s commitment to creating fresh, great tasting dairy.
“From the farm all the way to our milk factories in Labrador and Raleigh, these awards are a true testament to our people’s continuous commitment, dedication and effort to deliver high-quality standards across our entire range of dairy products.”
Gold medals were also awarded to Norco Pure Jersey Milk, Norco Cream Top Non Homogenised Full Cream Milk, Norco Organic Milk, Norco REAL Iced Chocolate (x2), Norco REAL Iced Strawberry and Norco Sour Cream.
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