From Humble Beginnings to Industry Leader
Our story begins in 1892 when Aufar’s factory founder established a small dairy operation in Victoria’s pristine countryside. What started as:
- A single-story brick factory with copper vats
- Hand-milked herds grazing on native pastures
- Horse-drawn milk deliveries to local communities
Has grown into:
- Australia’s oldest continuously operating dairy processor
- A state-of-the-art HACCP & ISO 22000 certified facility
- Supplying premium dairy products nationwide
Evolving With the Times While Honoring Tradition
1920s-1950s:
- Pioneered pasteurization technology in Australian dairy
- Survived the Great Depression by focusing on local community needs
- Supplied nutrition programs for post – WWII baby boom
1960s-1990s:
- Transitioned to stainless steel processing systems
- Expanded distribution across Eastern Australia
- Maintained family ownership despite industry consolidation
21st Century:
- Invested $20M+ in sustainable processing technology
- Achieved organic certification for pasturelands
- Launched blockchain traceability from farm to fridge
The Secret to Our Longevity
- Unchanged Water Source
- Still using the same protection aquifer discovered in 1892
- Natural mineral profile enhances milk’s taste
- Multi – Generational Expertise
- Current head cheesemaker trained by his grandfather
- Maintains original cultures from the 1930s
- Sustainable Stewardship
- Same pastures farmed regeneratively for 13 decades
- Solar-powered since 2018
Taste History in Every Glass
What makes Aufar special is that we’ve never sacrificed quality for scale. The same care my great-grandfather put into each bottle still guides us today – just with better technology.
