Dairy Farmers, the Australian dairy group in the middle of a takeover battle, is facing legal action after the country’s competition watchdog (ACCC) took the company to court for alleged misleading advertising.

The allegations include the supply to Romano style cheese packaged and labelled as Parmesan style cheese to wholesalers and retailers.
The brands involved are Mil Lel and Westacre. In a suit filed at Australia’s federal court, the ACCC says the company had therefore “misrepresented the type of cheese packaged and its nutritional attributes.” A court hearing has been set for September.