Racism Claim Against Coon Cheese ‘Strains Social Cohesion:’ Expert

Racism Claim Against Coon Cheese ‘Strains Social Cohesion:’ Expert
A packet of Coon cheese is photographed in Sydney, Australia, on July 24, 2020. AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi
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Aboriginal activist Stephen Hagan has revived his dispute with Saputo Dairy Australia to rename Coon cheese three months after they agreed to “retire” the name he deems has racist connotations.

After seeing Nestle rebrand Allen’s Red Skins and Chicos lollies to Red Rippers and Cheekies recently, Hagan was prompted to reignite his campaign against the Australian cheese brand name.