ORIGINS OF SAHARA
A grandfather and his grandson'
a bond like no other in any family.
Cherished moments, unique experiences and great stories. This bond is responsible for the origins of one of Melbourne s favourite dairy companies: Sahara.
Ibrahim remembers like it was yesterday when his grandad told him about the best yoghurt he ever tasted when on a long weekend getaway with his parents in the Saharayayla (Sahara Plateau) in the Black Sea region of Turkey. “A small town family owned business was selling small containers of plain yoghurt to those passing by. People gathered around, laughing, smiling, enjoying every spoonful”, Ibrahim recalls. “My grandfather wanted to be a part of that”.
The story stuck in his mind, and years later, Ibrahim knew it would serve its purpose in honouring someone he loved and missed dearly. “Sahara pays homage to my and every grandfather around, past and present. His memory lives on.”
Let us cherish these special moments with our loved ones.
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“I loved visiting and spending time with my grandad whenever I had the chance”, says Ibrahim Ozdemir, Sahara’s founder and dairy enthusiast. “A loving and gentle human, grandad told me beautiful stories about his childhood and teenage years growing up in Turkey. His passion for tales and narratives was impressive.”
Mission of Sahara Dairy
- Sahara Dairy aims to always maintain the highest levels of product manufacturing, innovation and service for our customers and strives to place itself at the forefront of dairy production.
Vision of Sahara Dairy
- High quality dairy products manufactured and distributed at world class food standards
- Great customer service
- Innovation in dairy production
- Traditional dairy products with authentic and modern techniques
Values of Sahara Dairy
- Mutual respect for all stakeholders, employees, customers and suppliers
- Creating an uncompromising bond by instilling trust; it is the foundation of an ethical business
- Build positive relationships and delivering outcomes with a focus on tangible benefits
- Open communication and honesty
