Dairy Manufacturing Webinar, Innovation or Extinction – the future of Australian artisanal cheesemaking, March 4, 2026

Innovation or Extinction the future of Australian artisanal cheesemaking

Presenter

Hakim Halim, Ripe Cheese, Melbourne

Webinar Description

Hakims webinar will address issues shaping the future of Australian artisanal cheese. The session will cover why makers cannot rely on tradition alone, and why product development, hybrid formats, smarter retail and new partnerships matter for survival. Current risks, missed opportunities and the shifts already happening in global cheese culture will be included in the webinar.

Attendees will learn simple ways to future proof their businesses, appeal to new audiences and strengthen the value of local dairy.

This webinar is for makers, retailers and industry partners who want to stay relevant and competitive in a changing market.