BESTONS Global Foods marked a milestone in its mozzarella line by inviting some of its suppliers along to the inaugural Farmers’ Appreciation day at Jervois.
The mozzarella line became operational again for the first time in a few years on February 14 and production has built up since to become fully operational.
Bestons chairman Roger Sexton said the day was a chance to show appreciation to the farmers, contractors and staff at the Jervois factory, which was first opened in 1948.
He said upgrading the plant to its present state, including installing a state-of-the-art plant from Italy, had been a $26 million investment.
“But we wouldn’t have done it if we didn’t have the support from farmers,” he said.
Dr Sexton said the cheese factory at Murray Bridge already had a great reputation, winning 28 gold and silver medals since 2015, and they had high expectations for their mozzarella cheese as well.
The farmers had the chance to taste some of the Edwards Crossing cheese varieties as well as tour of the new mozzarella line to see where their milk ends up.
