Coega Food Group

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The Birth of a Dairy Powerhouse

The Coega Dairy Story

Dairy Group is a collector of raw milk and manufacturer of UHT products in South Africa and ultimately Africa. Their positioning tagline – We Are Milk – reflects their commitment to creating better business value and growth opportunities for all our Homegrown farmers, who are at the heart of our business.

Dairy Group are as passionate about growing the strength of the local dairy industry as they are about the first-class products they send across the continent. By growing a culture of shared interests and opportunities within the local dairy industry, they offer consumers a wide range of nutritional products, at competitive prices.

In 2010, a vision emerged

Coega Dairy. Initiated by 13 Eastern Cape dairy farmers, it aimed to empower its shareholders and support the local economy by adding value to their produce. By September 2011, this vision became reality as Coega Dairy began supplying consumers with fresh, high-quality dairy products.

Coega’s strategic location near the Coega Harbour in the Industrial Development Zone ensured efficient infrastructure and processing for their products. Environmentally conscious and community-focused, Coega utilized eco-friendly technology to combine farm freshness with quality for consumers. Their ultra-high temperature (UHT) processing plant further reduced their carbon footprint.

Coega’s success story is one of empowerment. It provided quality products, created jobs for the community, and allowed dairy farmers to add value to their produce.