2012 Innovation in Dairy Manufacturing Award

Background 

Innovation is the key for future prosperity of Australia’s dairy industry. Dairy Australia is committed to fostering a culture of excellence and innovation in the industry along the dairy supply chain.

Since 2009, Dairy Australia’s ‘Innovation in Dairy Manufacturing Award’ has proved popular among innovators in dairy manufacturing as a means of gaining industry wide recognition for their innovative ideas as well as significant funds to support their projects. The award offers $20,000 grant and an award certificate.

The 2012 Innovation Award offers a unique opportunity for innovators in dairy manufacturing to initiate or progress an innovation activity for the benefit of the Australian Dairy Manufacturing sector. Confidential projects are welcome. (See FAQ for details)

Previous Winners of the Award

2011 Michael Phillips             Adding Value to Acid Whey

2010 Jack Holman                 New Product Development – Lactic Curd Style Cheeses

2009 David Murray                Prevention and Control of Heat Resistant Spores

What do previous Award Winners say?

Michael Phillips, winner of the 2011 award said, “Finding a use for the waste product could help to make the overall Australian dairy industry more sustainable and profitable” “Converting these solids to profitable products would add additional value to the milk and would translate into increased milk price and farm gate returns”

Applications for 2012 Award

Applications are now open for 2012 Innovation in Dairy Manufacturing Award

Closing date: 15 February, 2012

Applications have now closed.

For further information visit www.dairyaustralia.com.au/dairy-manufacturing-award or Dr Mani Iyer on 03 9694 3787 miyer@dairyaustralia.com.au or contact Ms Jaclyn Walsh on 03 9694 3812 jwalsh@dairyaustralia.com.au