Thorvald is a sheep milk dairy in the Neudorf Valley, on Neudorf Road in Upper Moutere, near Nelson. It makes premium cheeses and yoghurt from 100% New Zealand sheep milk. Its yoghurt is made from sheep milk and probiotic cultures, and nothing else. The factory sits among green rolling hills, with the Mt Arthur range behind it, and it is here that the cheeses and yoghurt are made. The brand's products are recognised each year at the NZ Champions of Cheese Awards.
Thorvald's products can be bought online through The Junction's website, and at The Junction itself. The yoghurt is sold around the country. Its story starts with a Viking legend, which the brand tells on its site. For someone in Nelson or Tasman who wants a sheep milk cheese or yoghurt from a local maker, the Neudorf Valley factory is worth a visit.