Benefits of NZSCA Membership
Benefits of NZSCA Membership
Congratulations on considering joining the NZ Specialist Cheesemakers Association. The organisation provides a wide range of benefits to help you and your business and we are confident that you will find your membership valuable.
NZ Cheese Industry, Technical and Market Information
On-going information on issues relating to the NZ cheese industry
Opportunity to attend the annual technical conference
Invitations to webinars on industry-related topics
Updates on regulations from Food Safety New Zealand
Ask the NZSCA for help with any questions you have about the NZ specialist cheese industry
Ask questions and share information with NZSCA with its closed Facebook group, a great online forum. Request membership here.
NZ Champions of Cheese Awards
Discounted entry fee for the annual NZ Champions of Cheese Awards
Brand exposure
Benchmark the quality of your cheese
Receive feedback from the judges
Nationwide promotion for all medal and trophy winners
Marketing opportunities for your brand to promote its awards
Certificates for all medal winners and trophies for all Champions
Networking with cheesemakers and industry suppliers
Attend NZ Champions of Cheese Awards Gala Awards Dinner, usually held in May
Attend Technical Conference
Attend and host NZ Cheese Month events
Attend webinars organised by NZSCA
Attend online AGM, usually held in May
NZ Cheese Month
New Zealand Cheese Month is each October. This is funded by the Association to promote NZ cheese and encourage consumers to purchase NZ cheese.
Use the NZ Cheese Month logo in marketing and promotion during October
Develop events as part of NZ Cheese Month with other cheese companies and retailers
Increased cheese sales from publicity and promotion of NZ Cheese Month
Consumer website listings
cheeseloversnz.co.nz is funded by the Association to promote NZ cheese and encourage consumers to purchase NZ cheese. It promotes Association members’ cheese businesses.
Member directory promotes your cheese company with a personalised listing
Promotes your cheese factory store and/or cafe
Use of marketing materials created by the Association
'Buy NZ Cheese' logo and digital marketing tiles
NZ Champions of Cheese digital medals and social media marketing tiles
NZ Cheese Month logo and digital marketing tiles
Free copies of the Annual NZ Cheese Guide to give to customers to promote NZ cheese sales
