A dairy maker that began in the small South Canterbury town of Temuka and now makes its products in Islington, Christchurch. Dairyworks is at 12 Connaught Drive. The website says the company was established in 2001, moved production to Christchurch, launched its retail brand in 2013, and was bought by Synlait in 2020. Its range covers cheese in many formats, including grated cheese, slices, cheese sticks and edam, along with butter. Finishing butters are made with herbs and spices. The website says the products are sold through leading supermarkets across New Zealand. It also supplies wholesale and restaurant customers, and its Professional Kitchen range is packed in sizes for chefs and caterers.
Customers mention grated cheese most often, followed by cheese sticks and edam. One calls it their go-to New Zealand cheese, with a wide range of formats that are perfect for on the go. Another says the butter is rich, smooth and creamy, and good value. The views are mixed: one reviewer found a bland white block of butter and says the small print on the pack showed it was imported.