November 2020
- Opinion
- Chanticleer
Lion deal gives Bega big springboard for growth
Bega Cheese finally has the scale and the national reach to build a business of sufficient financial strength to expand into international markets.
- Tony Boyd
- Opinion
- Chanticleer
Bega bets the (dairy) farm on brand power
The acquisition of Lion's dairy and drinks business is a bullish wager on chairman Barry Irvin's plan to push harder into higher margin branded products.
- James Thomson
August 2020
- Opinion
- China
Lining up to replace China's Mengniu
Josh Frydenberg's personal decision to block the takeover of Lion's dairy and drinks business by the Chinese gives Australia's Bega Cheese – and others – the opportunity to pursue the target.
- Jennifer Hewett