True pioneers of the local buffalo farming scene, Richard and Helen Dorresteyn own and operate 200 head of buffalo and were the first to farm buffalo in New Zealand in 2007. Based in Clevedon, south of Auckland, Clevedon Buffalo Co is a family-run business and produce award-winning fresh buffalo mozzarella, bocconcini, ricotta, yoghurt and marinated buffalo cheese.

Clevedon Buffalo Co’s award-winning products are made with farm-fresh milk from their herd of Riverine water buffalo, which graze freely on lush open pasture in Clevedon. Pure white buffalo milk is A2 and contains significantly more protein and calcium than cow’s milk and roughly half the cholesterol. Those who are intolerant to other dairy products often find buffalo milk readily digestible.