About Us
Cyclops has a 35-year tradition of crafting award-winning yoghurts using only premium dairy ingredients
Our European-style yoghurts are renowned for their thickness and silkiness. They're made using original recipes that combine the freshest farm taste, with sustainable manufacturing practices.
Pure and Simple:
The Cyclops Way
At Cyclops, we believe in keeping things simple and genuine. Our yoghurts are crafted with just two ingredients: milk and cultures. No GMOs, no artificial sweeteners, and absolutely no unnecessary additives.
Using a unique overnight fermentation process and a special blend of live active cultures, our yoghurts deliver great taste while supporting your digestive health and overall well-being.
Yoghurt is a true nutritional superstar, linked to a healthier heart, stronger bones, effective weight management and more! We’re committed to bringing you all these benefits in every spoonful of our probiotic-rich yoghurt, making it the perfect choice for those who value their health.
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Discover the True Essence of Yoghurt
In a world of shortcuts and compromises, Cyclops Yoghurt stays true to its roots, crafting real and authentic yoghurts that nourish your body and delight your taste buds. Every spoonful is a celebration of simplicity, quality, and health. Join us in savouring yoghurt as it was meant to be.
Jim is back
Cyclops is delighted to welcome back Jim Small, the person who first developed our yoghurts way back in 1988. Today’s range of premium products all owe their origins to Jim’s invention of recipe and process.
When he started Cyclops Jim was charged with enthusiasm for making better yoghurt than what was available in New Zealand at the time. Coming from outside the dairy industry allowed him to innovate at an artisan level and effectively create the first premium yoghurt. Some of his early innovations were, thicker, Greek style yoghurt, fruit on top and transparent packaging. In the early 90’s Cyclops introduced the first genuine strained Greek yoghurt to the market.
Jim says the reason he is so happy to be back with Cyclops after a few years away is because of the new team that is in place. He says, “the food industry is about more than simply making the best quality product. It requires a lot of other skills and disciplines. The team in place now are highly skilled in what they do which allows me to concentrate on the product and the processes – as I have always loved to do. It’s my dream job!”
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🔥 Chilli Cheese Cornbread Muffins 🔥
These chilli cheese cornbread muffins are light and savoury, with just the right amount of spicy. Try them just as they are - or load them up with hot sauce, jalapeños or bacon for extra punch. Perfect warm with butter, or as a side to beef or bean chilli, soup, or eggs.
-- Ingredients --
▪️ 175g plain flour
▪️ 100g fine cornmeal (polenta)
▪️ 1 tbsp baking powder
▪️ ½ tsp baking soda
▪️ 1 tsp cumin powder
▪️ 1 tsp salt
▪️ ⅔ cup vegetable oil
▪️ 2 eggs
▪️ ⅔ cup milk
▪️ 1 cup Cyclops Greek Yoghurt
▪️ ¼ cup sweet chilli sauce
▪️ 3 spring onions, finely sliced
▪️ 1 cup grated tasty cheese
▪️ 1 cup corn kernels (thawed from frozen)
▪️ 1 red chilli, thinly sliced (optional)
-- Instructions --
▪️ Preheat oven to 220°C and line a 6-hole Texas muffin tin.
▪️ In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, cumin, and salt.
▪️ In another bowl, whisk yoghurt, eggs, milk, oil, and sweet chilli sauce until smooth.
▪️ Pour wet ingredients into dry and mix until just combined.
▪️ Fold in cheese, spring onions, and corn – don’t overmix.
▪️ Divide batter between muffin cups. Top with chilli slices if using.
▪️ Bake for 20–25 mins, until golden and a skewer comes out clean.
▪️ Cool slightly in tin, then serve warm with butter.
✨ Full recipe on our website (link in bio)
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We thought we were sending the message loud and clear, but somehow, we’re still getting asked! 📣
So yes, Cyclops Yoghurt is proudly NZ owned and made, and we’ve been sharing that story wherever we can – on our lids, on the back of the pack, and all over our socials with shots like this 😍🇳🇿
Thanks for supporting local and caring about where your yoghurt comes from, because it definitely shouldn’t come from across the ditch! 😜
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Enjoy a royally good breakfast this King`s Birthday with Cyclops 👑👑
Long Weekends hit different when they are fueled with delicious, nutritious yoghurt 😎
Whether you`re sleeping in or heading out, start your day the creamy way 👌
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💙 Cyclops Thick & Creamy 1% Fat 💙
For those monitoring their intake, it has all the creamy goodness you love, with almost half the calories of our original Thick & Creamy 😎
And for those following the Weight Watchers program - its only 0 points! 💪
Naturally made, no weird stuff. Just milk and culture 🥛
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🍰Vanilla Bean Burnt Basque cheesecake🍰
This delicious burnt Basque cheesecake is made with just a handful of ingredients and is so quick and easy to pull together. Featuring Cyclops Vanilla Bean Greek Yoghurt - it`s at its best when made ahead, as the flavour and texture improve with time.
- Ingredients -
▪️1 ½ cups Cyclops vanilla bean yoghurt
▪️750g cream cheese, at room temperature
▪️1 cup caster sugar
▪️5 large eggs
▪️2 tbsp plain flour
▪️½ tsp salt
- Instructions-
▪️Preheat your oven to 220°C (200°C fan). Line a 20cm springform tin with two squares of baking paper, overlapping them so they form a cross. Let the paper come well up the sides to get that rustic, crinkled look and enough height to support the batter as it puffs.
▪️In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy - about 2–3 minutes. A hand mixer or stand mixer works best here.
▪️Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition and scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Stir in the yoghurt, then sift in the flour and salt and mix until just combined.
▪️Pour the batter into the prepared tin and smooth the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is deeply golden and the centre still has a visible wobble when gently shaken (start checking around 30 minutes if your oven runs hot.) The cake will continue to set as it cools, so don’t worry if the centre still looks quite soft straight from the oven.
▪️Let the cheesecake cool at room temperature for about an hour — it will deflate slightly. Transfer to the fridge and chill for at least 4 hours, or overnight for the best texture.
▪️Serve chilled or at room temperature, with an extra spoonful of vanilla bean yoghurt if you like.
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