Camperdown Dairy International
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Infant formula |
| Predecessor | Camperdown Cheese & Butter Factory |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Defunct | 2017 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
Area served | Australia, China, Vietnam |
| Products | Infant formula |
Camperdown Dairy International (abbreviated as CDI) was an Australian company specializing in infant formula, established in 2014 and subsequently placed into administration in 2017. The business operated domestically within Australia and possessed licences authorizing sales in both China and Vietnam. Between 2016 and 2017, CDI served as a co-major sponsor for the Brisbane Lions.
History
Originating from the Camperdown Cheese & Butter Factory, which was founded in 1891, CDI acquired this historic entity in 2014. The company maintained a fully integrated approach, controlling farms as well as processing, blending, and packaging operations. It was one of only eight Australian firms licensed by CNCA to export infant formula to the Chinese market. In 2015, CDI secured a substantial contract valued at $9 billion AUD over 15 years to supply infant formula to China through Hong Kong's Great Wall Capital Trading. The following year, in 2016, CDI entered a three-year agreement to be a co-major sponsor of the Brisbane Lions, sharing this role with Vero Insurance.
In June 2017, Bellamy's Organic acquired Camperdown Powder, a subsidiary of CDI that included the CNCA licence along with blending and packaging facilities located in Victoria. Bellamy's CEO Andrew Cohen highlighted that this acquisition would facilitate internal production capabilities and strengthen access to the Chinese market. However, by July 2017, CDI faced insolvency with debts amounting to $83 million and consequently went into administration. This financial collapse led to CDI ending its sponsorship arrangement with the Brisbane Lions after just two seasons; the sponsorship was then taken over by Oaks Hotels & Resorts for the 2018 season.