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The Karikaas range includes a selection of Dutch style cheeses made in a traditional manner and sold in a range of age categories from young to vintage; and European style fresh products; yoghurt, kwark, cultured buttermilk, cultured unsalted butter, and feta. |
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In March 1984 Karin and Rients Rypma moved to New Zealand from the Netherlands and established a small factory in Loburn, North Canterbury . (And we are still here.) The name Karikaas comes from Karin and Rients, and kaas is the Dutch word for cheese. |
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| In the early years the local town supply Milk Company in Chris tchurch supplied milk. In the late 80's Karin and Rients formed a relationship with a local dairy farmer to supply milk directly to Karikaas, and today we still use a sole supplier to ensure quality standards are maintained. |
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The result: an award-winning range of boutique dairy products reflecting a blend of the natural rural surroundings with a unique European flavour. |
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It has taken time, effort and commitment to supply an authentic range of products to an increasingly health-conscious market. That is - products free of preservatives, stabilizers, emulsifiers and colourings. Karikaas managed to do just that by refining recipes, and sourcing the best ingredients in a way that exalts cheese and dairy food production in New Zealand . |
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We are proud of the quality of our products and the fact that our ecological foot-print is as low as is reasonably possible in today's legislative environment. |
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To contact please phone, fax, email or call into the shop. |
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