Saputo targets premium markets with Lion takeover

Adam Holmes
July 15 2019 - 6:00pm
Poised: Candian company Saputo us expecting a sign-off on its purchase of Lion's dairy and drinks division including the Burnie cheese factory.
Poised: Candian company Saputo us expecting a sign-off on its purchase of Lion's dairy and drinks division including the Burnie cheese factory.

Canadian dairy giant Saputo has vowed to bring more of a "premium" focus to some of Tasmania's best-known specialty cheese brands as a decision on its $280 million takeover of Lion Dairy and Drink's cheese assets approaches.

Adam Holmes

Adam Holmes

Journalist at The Examiner and Advocate, Tasmania

From Adelaide to south-west Victoria, Bendigo to Tasmania, I've provided in-depth stories in politics, environmental affairs, issues facing disadvantaged communities, legal affairs and much more. Contact me at adam.holmes@examiner.com.au or on Twitter at @adamholmes010

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