Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory (WCB), the Australian dairy firm, has reported bumper annual profits as it rode the wave of rising dairy prices over the last 12 months.

Discover B2B Marketing That Performs

Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms.

Find out more


The company said today (8 September) that it saw profits more than double during the year to 30 June. WCB booked EBIT of A$36.8m (US$30.2m), up from A$16.9m a year earlier. Turnover climbed 41.3% to A$525.3m.


WCB, which generates only a fraction of its revenue from consumer goods, said dairy prices had “increased significantly” during the financial year. It saw revenue growth across its business, with sales from milk trading almost doubling.


The company said that moves to build the business, including its ingredients venture with Friesland Foods, its proposed cheese venture with National Foods and plans to set up a sales and distribution office in Japan would further improve its operating performance.

GlobalData Strategic Intelligence

US Tariffs are shifting - will you react or anticipate?

Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard. Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis.

By GlobalData

Just Food Excellence Awards - The Benefits of Entering

Gain the recognition you deserve! The Just Food Excellence Awards celebrate innovation, leadership, and impact. By entering, you showcase your achievements, elevate your industry profile, and position yourself among top leaders driving food industry advancements. Don’t miss your chance to stand out—submit your entry today!

Nominate Now