2 May 2024
Shoprite, Usave and Checkers’ private label products clinched the top spot in four categories, including best Mild Cheddar Cheese, UHT Milk – Full Cream, and Low-Fat Plain Yoghurt, at the 191st South African Dairy Awards.
Products were submitted under seven of the three retailers’ private labels, including: Checkers Housebrand, Shoprite Ritebrand, Usave Ubrand, Crystal Valley, Royale, Simple Truth, Oh My Goodness, and Forage and Feast.
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The following products achieved the SA Champion Award as winners in their respective categories:
- Simple Truth Lactose Free Gouda, Lancewood
- Crystal Valley White Cheddar, Lancewood
- Ubrand Full Cream UHT Milk, Fair Cape
- Crystal Valley Low Fat Plain Yoghurt, Fair Cape
The 2024 edition of the SA Dairy Awards – the biggest, oldest and most prestigious dairy event in the country – drew a record number of 1,029 dairy products from 78 producers, including 12 first-time entrants.
An additional 12 Shoprite and Checkers private label dairy products were acknowledged with 2nd and 3rd place awards.