The Origin 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 origin of one of Melbourne’s favourite dairy company, the origins Sahara Dairy.
“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.”
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 Sahara Yayla (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. The origins of 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
