Saputo Dairy Australia introduces long-life milk products

AUSTRALIA – Saputo Dairy Australia (SDA) has introduced new long-life milk products, offering consumers a higher-protein dairy option with 50% more protein than its standard full cream long-life milk.

The range includes Devondale High Protein Full Cream Milk in 1L and 200mL formats, and Liddells Lactose Free High Protein Full Cream Milk in a 1L format.

Offering 15g of protein per 300mL serve, the new products are made using ultrafiltration technology to concentrate the naturally occurring protein already present in dairy milk.

This increases the milk’s protein content to the equivalent of 5g per 100mL compared with approximately 3.2 to 3.3g per 100mL in SDA’s regular long-life milk products.

SDA General Manager of Marketing and Food Service, Zoey Saunders, said as more consumers prioritise health and nutrition, higher protein options continue to be actively sought in shoppers’ everyday purchasing choices.

“We’re seeing sustained consumer demand for convenient, high-protein food and drink options, and our new range provides a simple way to meet that demand. Devondale and Liddells high-protein long-life milk give shoppers more choice in a format that fits easily into everyday routines.

“Importantly, we’ve achieved this by concentrating the naturally occurring protein already present
in dairy milk through ultrafiltration. This process increases the protein content while maintaining
the taste, quality and versatility Australians expect from our trusted brands.”

Recently, the company announced it entered into an agreement with Danone Asia Pte Ltd to sell its interest in the Danone Saputo Dairy Australia (DSDA) joint venture.

As part of the transaction, Danone will lease a defined portion of the Kiewa manufacturing site (north-east Victoria), where it will continue to make products previously produced by the joint venture.

SDA will continue to manufacture other Saputo products at Kiewa for both domestic and global markets.

Following Danone becoming the majority shareholder of DSDA in February 2026, SDA has taken the opportunity to divest its remaining interest. This decision will support targeted reinvestment across our network to drive long‑term growth.

SDA and Danone will work closely together over the coming months to finalise a transition plan and support employees through the changeover process.

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