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Tuesday, 28 October 2014 09:05

Smiling over cheese

Written by Rural News Group

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DONT FORGET our Kapiti cheese giveaway. To celebrate New Zealand cheese month Dairy News is teaming up with Kapiti Cheese to bring a smile to three lucky people.

To get into the draw to win one of three Kapiti gift packs, simply ‘like’ Dairy News on Facebook or follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/Dairy_News.

Entries close Novmber 14 and winners will be announced in Dairy News November 25^th issue.

Kapiti Cheese, owned by Fonterra, is inspired by its New Zealand heritage, known for its original flavours. The award-winning Kapiti Kikorangi and Tuteremoana Cheddar have secured places on the Kiwi cheeseboard alongside acclaimed peers. Recently added was Kapiti Baby Kikorangi, a 200g creamy, blue-based cheese with a mild flavour, of premium quality and taste consistent with the rest of the Kapiti range.

www.kapitistore.co.nz/

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