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The Kowloon Dairy was founded by George Ahwee in 1902. George Ahwee and his wife Rezel Ahwee and family (Margot, Marion, Isolde and Hugo) residing at the dairy farmhouse. Rudy Choy joined the company in 1915. At the beginning of the establishment, Kowloon Dairy Limited was a very small company with approximately 30 employees, only able to supply the fresh milk to the northern part of the [[Kowloon]] Peninsula. The company expanded after an owner of a horse, Li Lan Sang joined the company many years afterwards.<ref name="Quality Assurance">{{cite web|title=Quality Assurance|url=http://www.kowloondairy.com.hk/innerpage.jsp?lang=en&pid=pid_01_02|publisher=Kowloon Daily Limited|accessdate=August 13, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714201555/http://www.kowloondairy.com.hk/innerpage.jsp?lang=en&pid=pid_01_02|archive-date=July 14, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
The Kowloon Dairy was founded by George Ahwee in 1902. George Ahwee and his wife Rezel Ahwee and family (Margot, Marion, Isolde and Hugo) residing at the dairy farmhouse. Rudy Choy joined the company in 1915. At the beginning of the establishment, Kowloon Dairy Limited was a very small company with approximately 30 employees, only able to supply the fresh milk to the northern part of the [[Kowloon]] Peninsula. The company expanded after an owner of a horse, Li Lan Sang joined the company many years afterwards.<ref name="Quality Assurance">{{cite web|title=Quality Assurance|url=http://www.kowloondairy.com.hk/innerpage.jsp?lang=en&pid=pid_01_02|publisher=Kowloon Daily Limited|accessdate=August 13, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714201555/http://www.kowloondairy.com.hk/innerpage.jsp?lang=en&pid=pid_01_02|archive-date=July 14, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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In the early years, the Kowloon Dairy Limited's factory was located where the [[Choi Wan Estate]] is presently situated. In 1972, the Hong Kong government decided to reclaim the land in order to build public estates for its citizens and Kowloon Dairy decided to move its factory to [[Tuen Mun]] and the Farm to [[Yuen Long]]. This was certainly a significant move for the company since the farm has been expanded to 21,000 square foot with more than 300 cows. After the company settled, it started the business and automation development.<ref name="Company Overview" /> |
In the early years, the Kowloon Dairy Limited's factory was located where the [[Choi Wan Estate]] is presently situated. In 1972, the Hong Kong government decided to reclaim the land in order to build public estates for its citizens and Kowloon Dairy decided to move its factory to [[Tuen Mun]] and the Farm to [[Yuen Long]]. This was certainly a significant move for the company since the farm has been expanded to 21,000 square foot with more than 300 cows. After the company settled, it started the business and automation development.The Kowloon Dairy continued to be owned by the Ahwee family until it was sold in 1975 to the remaining partner. <ref name="Company Overview" /> |
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Today, there are between 201 and 500 employees working for the Kowloon Dairy Limited.<ref name="The Kowloon Dairy Ltd"/> Its dairy products are sold everywhere in Hong Kong and [[Macau]]. The company produces different varieties of dairy products, including milk and ice cream.<ref name="The Kowloon Dairy Ltd"/> In 1992, Kowloon Dairy Limited entered the [[China|Chinese]] market and formed a joint company named the Kowloon Dairy (Guangzhou) Limited with local dairy company [[Fengxing Milk]]. Production in China started in 1994; now, dairy products from Kowloon Dairy Limited can be found in [[Guangdong]], [[Hainan]], [[Fujian]], [[Heilongjiang]] and [[Yunnan]].<ref name="Quality Assurance"/> |
Today, there are between 201 and 500 employees working for the Kowloon Dairy Limited.<ref name="The Kowloon Dairy Ltd"/> Its dairy products are sold everywhere in Hong Kong and [[Macau]]. The company produces different varieties of dairy products, including milk and ice cream.<ref name="The Kowloon Dairy Ltd"/> In 1992, Kowloon Dairy Limited entered the [[China|Chinese]] market and formed a joint company named the Kowloon Dairy (Guangzhou) Limited with local dairy company [[Fengxing Milk]]. Production in China started in 1994; now, dairy products from Kowloon Dairy Limited can be found in [[Guangdong]], [[Hainan]], [[Fujian]], [[Heilongjiang]] and [[Yunnan]].<ref name="Quality Assurance"/> |
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Revision as of 02:46, 10 April 2022
Kowloon Dairy Limited is one of three dairy producers in Hong Kong. Originally called “Ahwee Dairy”, it was established by George Ahwee in 1902 and later with Rudy Choy in 1915 [1][2]
History
The Kowloon Dairy was founded by George Ahwee in 1902. George Ahwee and his wife Rezel Ahwee and family (Margot, Marion, Isolde and Hugo) residing at the dairy farmhouse. Rudy Choy joined the company in 1915. At the beginning of the establishment, Kowloon Dairy Limited was a very small company with approximately 30 employees, only able to supply the fresh milk to the northern part of the Kowloon Peninsula. The company expanded after an owner of a horse, Li Lan Sang joined the company many years afterwards.[3]
In the early years, the Kowloon Dairy Limited's factory was located where the Choi Wan Estate is presently situated. In 1972, the Hong Kong government decided to reclaim the land in order to build public estates for its citizens and Kowloon Dairy decided to move its factory to Tuen Mun and the Farm to Yuen Long. This was certainly a significant move for the company since the farm has been expanded to 21,000 square foot with more than 300 cows. After the company settled, it started the business and automation development.The Kowloon Dairy continued to be owned by the Ahwee family until it was sold in 1975 to the remaining partner. [2]
Today, there are between 201 and 500 employees working for the Kowloon Dairy Limited.[1] Its dairy products are sold everywhere in Hong Kong and Macau. The company produces different varieties of dairy products, including milk and ice cream.[1] In 1992, Kowloon Dairy Limited entered the Chinese market and formed a joint company named the Kowloon Dairy (Guangzhou) Limited with local dairy company Fengxing Milk. Production in China started in 1994; now, dairy products from Kowloon Dairy Limited can be found in Guangdong, Hainan, Fujian, Heilongjiang and Yunnan.[3]
Quality
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Today, Kowloon Dairy Limited is very concerned about the quality of their daily products. They have replaced the milking process from hand to machine. This change is to ensure the quality of the milk. Starting from 2010, Kowloon Dairy Limited has purposely added a cover on its glass milk bottles, ensuring good quality and providing nutritional values and ingredients.[3]
Award
In January 2007 and 2009, Kowloon Dairy Limited was awarded certification from HACCP Food Safety Management and the ISO 22000 Certification by the British Standards Institution. This was the first time a Hong Kong Dairy Product company was recognized and awarded. Furthermore, in September 2011, Kowloon Dairy Limited was granted HACCP Food Safety Management and ISO 22000 Certification from the SGS.[1][3]
Product
There are many different varieties of dairy products produced by Kowloon Dairy Limited. There are up to eight types of milk for customers to choose from, such as regular fresh milk, Hi-Calcium Slimilk, Hi-Calcium Skimmed, Gold Medal Milk, Australian Whole Milk, Hi-Calcium Chocolate Slimilk, Deluxe Chocolate Low Fat Milk, and Hi-Fibre Papaya Low Fat Milk. As for ice cream products, there are up to four types of choices such as Mochi Ice, Mini Mochi Ice, Family Pack Ice Cream, and Ovaltine Cone Series. There are more than eight flavors, such as Vanilla, Chocolate, Mango, etc.[4][5]
See also
- Dairy Farm International Holdings Limited
- List of food companies
- Trappist Dairy (Hong Kong) Limited
- The Garden Company
- Manufacturing in Hong Kong
References
- ^ a b c d "The Kowloon Dairy Ltd - Hong Kong". Hong Kong Trade Development Council. Retrieved August 13, 2013.
- ^ a b "Company Overview". Kowloon Dairy Limited. Archived from the original on December 2, 2013. Retrieved August 13, 2013.
- ^ a b c d "Quality Assurance". Kowloon Daily Limited. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved August 13, 2013.
- ^ "Milestone". Kowloon Dairy Limited. Archived from the original on December 2, 2013. Retrieved August 13, 2013.
- ^ "Company Profile". Marshall Cavendish. Retrieved August 14, 2013.
External links
- Margot Ahwee 2022. Original Farm founding and ownership details from 1902 provided by the last remaining living relative of George Ahwee, his daughter Margot Lewis (nee Ahwee) born 22 March 1928.
