Cheer (stylised as CHEER; formerly Coon,) [1] is the Australian trademark of a cheddar cheese (known as "tasty" in Australia [2][3]) produced by the Warrnambool Cheese and Butter company, which is majority-owned by Canadian dairy company Saputo Inc. [4]

May 7, 2024 · Once known as “Coon Cheese”, this beloved Australian dairy brand faced decades of controversy due to its name’s racial connotations. However, in response to growing concerns and a shifting societal landscape, the company decided to embark on a new path, embracing a more inclusive future.

Dec 20, 2024 · Coon Cheese, now known as Cheer Cheese, is an Australian dairy product that has been on the market for over 85 years. The cheese was first introduced in 1931 by Fred Walker, who was inspired by James L. Kraft's method of making processed cheese.

Jul 27, 2020 · Well hardly a saga. But as part of the black lives matter “protests” a dairy company here in Australia has decided to rename one of its oldest brands of cheese. History. They have been making and selling a brand of cheese called ‘Coon Cheese’ since 1888 (or something like that). So why change now?.

New name, same great taste! The COON Cheese brand is transitioning to CHEER Cheese and you may receive either brand name when placing your order online.

Dec 22, 2020 · Today, the result of that investigation, the eBOOK COON: more holes than swiss cheese by Dr Stephen Hagan and Destiny Rogers is released. Update: Saputo to rebrand cheese. In the 21 years since Dr Stephen Hagan first questioned the use of a slur as a brand name, various owners of COON Cheese offered a stock response.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to master the art of dicing cheese like a pro. Before you start dicing, it’s important to choose the right type of cheese. Hard cheeses like cheddar, gouda, or parmesan are ideal for dicing as they hold their shape well.

Mar 20, 2025 · The cheese was originally made as 'Red Coon' in 1931, and from about 1959 under the brand COON, by the Kraft Walker Cheese Co. The cheese was named after Edward William Coon, an American produce merchant and cheesemaker, who patented a cheese-ripening process that didn't use pasteurisation.

Oct 12, 2019 · Easy to make and no cooking required. A old family favourite. Grate the Coon cheese into a bowl. Grate the Dairylea cheese into a bowl. Cut the Philadelphia Cream Cheese into small bits and add to the other cheese. Dice about 1/4 Red Onion and add to cheese mix. Dice about 1/4 Red Capsicum and add to the cheese mix.

Dec 11, 2023 · Vegetable sticks with Coon Cheese dip for a healthy snack. Cheesy omelets or scrambled eggs for a protein-packed breakfast. The possibilities are endless, and the tastiness is guaranteed!