Trading Yoghurt Secrets

Family owned Piako Gourmet Yoghurt, which operates out of Auckland, was the inspiration behind a new gourmet yoghurt range for the UK market, called Little Melton Gourmet Yogurt and produced in Norfolk. The company behind the venture —Tasman Dairy Producers — was aided in setting up the new factory by East of England Inward Investment (EEII). The recipe has been brought to the UK by food entrepreneur Mark Collins from best selling Piako yoghurt brand, currently owning third place in the gourmet food category of New Zealand. Leader of Norfolk County Council Derrick Murphy said: “I’m confident the arrival of Piako’s recipe to the Little Melton factory will not only strengthen the county’s excellent reputation for producing delicious food, but also reinforce our credentials as a thriving place to do business.” Piako Gourmet Yoghurt was launched in New Zealand in November 28.