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RAGLAN COCONUT YOGHURT
Raglan Coconut Yoghurt is a fresh, creamy, dairy-free alternative that's been taking NZ by storm ever since Mr & Mrs Coconut started making it for the locals in Raglan nearly three years ago. Winner of the Gourmet Food Award in 2015, they now have four delicious flavours - Natural Greek-Style, Mango & Turmeric, Blackcurrant & Heilala Vanilla and Banana & Chai, and are the first in Australasia to produce a range of kid's dairy-free yoghurt pouches. With the largest social media following of any yoghurt brand in NZ, this is a much-loved yoghurt that people are talking about! www.raglancoconutyoghurt.co.nz
EasiYo
New Zealand homemade yoghurt brand, EasiYo is celebrating 25 years since it revolutionised the category in New Zealand with it’s simple ‘make at home’ system.
In 2016 Canstar Blue canvassed the opinions of Kiwis across the country to see how they rate the brand they most recently purchased. While several brands produced impressive results, one stood out from the yoghurt crowd – EasiYo.
Yoghurt works with nearly anything, so it’s not surprising that almost half of New Zealanders (46%) regard it as an essential part of their weekly shop. Additionally, 32% say they eat yoghurt every day.
EasiYo does yoghurt differently. Unlike other brands, EasiYo sells yoghurt powders in a wide range of flavours, which customers can use to make their own yoghurt at home, when they want it. Simply add water, shake and allow to ferment overnight. EasiYo doesn’t compromise on quality, packed with nutrients and no artificial ingredients, as well as billions of live cultures including Probiotics.
If you don’t have the latest EasiYo flavour on your shelves you’re missing out, EasiYo Raspberry and Lemon has taken the category by storm, awarded a silver media via Black Box sampling which achieved 80-89% recommendation scores, which is certainly evident in sales in NZ, and has now launched in Australia, UK and Europe.
EPIC DAIRY
Founded in 2009 by two entrepreneurial chefs - Ofer Shenhav and Angus Allan – The Collective is renowned for its no nasties approach to delivering great tasting yoghurt. Using all natural ingredients with no additives or preservatives, it’s full range is probiotic, gluten free and vegetarian friendly.
Their Craft range of naturally set, artisanal yoghurts take their inspiration from the way yoghurt was made in the olden days – freshly warmed milk and active cultures are left to work their magic in the actual pot resulting in a set texture you can cut with a spoon. This yoghurt is so cleaver it literally makes itself… no bull!
COYO
For its latest Spicy Chai flavour, COYO have collaborated with Hakanoa Handmade to deliver not only the health benefits that COYO is renowned for, but also delicious flavours of fresh ginger with subtle hints of cinnamon and cardamom. With winter fast approaching, customers are looking for the perfect addition to sweet or savoury dishes that features warming chai spices. For more information visit www.coyo.co.nz or call 0800 262 8588.
CATHEDRAL COVE NATURALS
At Cathedral Cove Naturals, the products reflect their philosophy. Their mission is to provide real foods for a modern world, creating natural and honest food products for busy people.
Cathedral Cove Naturals evolved from the Pilkington family's organic macadamia orchard in Hahei, Coromandel, New Zealand. Founded by Hamish Pilkington in 2000, they are now operating in Auckland in a new purpose built manufacturing facility.
"We let our ingredients do the talking, simply real food that consumers love," said Pilkington.
The range caters to many dietary requirements such as paleo, vegan, dairy free and gluten free without compromising on flavour. Recently added to the range are new coconut yoghurts in a smaller 210g glass jar - perfect for smaller families or individuals. Mango, Passionfruit and Chia Coconut Yoghurt flavours have also just launched and as the brand continues to grow there are exciting new NPD's in the pipeline.
