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May 10, 2021

Coon Cheese rebrands in Australia after anti-racism campaign

Ganesha Good Health and Well-being

Coon Cheese is to be rebranded in Australia to Cheer after a campaign by activists against the word's racist connotations.The well-known brand, which has been around for more than 80 years, will disappear from shelves in July.The cheese is owned by Canada's Saputo Dairy Australia which announced last year it would "retire" the name.Coon is historically used as a racist slur, and Aboriginal groups have lobbied for its rebranding for decades.

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Coon Cheese rebrands in Australia after anti-racism campaign

Good Health and Well-being

Coon Cheese is to be rebranded in Australia to Cheer after a campaign by activists against the word's racist connotations.The well-known brand, which has been around for more than 80 years, will disappear from shelves in July.The cheese is owned by Canada's Saputo Dairy Australia which announced last year it would "retire" the name.Coon is historically used as a racist slur, and Aboriginal groups have lobbied for its rebranding for decades.

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