faqs

Have a squizz through some of the questions we're often asked, you never know, you might find the answer you are after.

why can't I find your non-dairy yoghurts anymore?
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You'll have noticed our non-dairy yoghurts disappearing from shelves. We've made the difficult decision to discontinue this range.

It's never easy saying goodbye to a product, especially one that's had such a loyal bunch of fans over the years. We know this news will be disappointing, and we're genuinely sorry to those of you who've loved and supported our non-dairy products along the way.

We're incredibly proud of the range and grateful it found its way into so many homes, breakfasts, lunchboxes and fridges across New Zealand.

Thanks for being part of the journey.

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where does the sugar come from in our suckies?
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The main ingredient in our suckies is whole milk. As milk contains naturally occuring sugars (lactose) this means our suckies do contain slightly more sugar than some other brands.
We do naturally sweeten our suckies with fruit ingredients. We only use enough to balance out the natural tartness of yoghurt and make it palatable to young taste buds.
There is no cane sugar in The Collective suckies range. Our suckies have no added nasties like preservatives, artificial colours or flavours.

are your tubs recyclable?
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Yes! Our tubs are made from #5 plastic, are BPA-free and can be recycled through kerbside recycling.

Recycling can vary across our range, so for Splitz, pouches, bottles and multipacks, check the instructions on pack to see how each part should be recycled or disposed of.

At The Collective, we're conscious of the impact we have on our local communities and the environment, and we're always looking for ways to reduce our impact.

does your yoghurt contain sugar?
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Milk naturally contains a sugar called lactose, so even unsweetened yoghurt contains some naturally occurring sugar. Depending on the product, additional sugars may also come from fruit ingredients or added cane sugar to create the desired flavour and sweetness!

We also offer options with no added sugar, including Straight Up Unsweetened, Epic Greek Unsweetened and More Than Protein Unsweetened.

is it safe to eat your yoghurt when pregnant?
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All of our yoghurts are pasteurised and safe to eat during pregnancy. If we use egg in any of our flavours rest assured it is 'free range whole egg' and pasteurised too.

what about probiotics?
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All our yoghurts contain live probiotic cultures. We add them after pasteurisation to ensure they make our yoghurts creamy and tasty. As for any health benefits, scientific research is ongoing, but you can always see if it works for you!

are your ingredients natural?
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Yes. The quality of our ingredients really matters to us. All of our yoghurts are free from artificial colours and flavours, suitable for vegetarians, and free from genetically modified ingredients.

where are your products made?
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All our yoghurt is made at our site in Avondale, Auckland, New Zealand.

what is kefir?
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Our kefir (said kuh-fear) is a cultured pourable yoghurt, made by fermenting milk with live cultures. A popular yoghurt with Eastern European origins, our kefir is made to a treasured recipe. Smooth and a little sour, it'll tickle your tongue with its natural sparkling effervescence. We have made our kefir with a diverse blend of 13 live cultures, which will also help give you some tummy lovin', no bull!

is your yoghurt suitable for babies & young children?
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The dairy components in our yoghurt are pasteurised, however given the different stages of dietary requirements for toddlers and babies, we recommend you discuss this with your health care provider. There are no seeds or pips but please be careful, the cap is made of small parts and little people could choke on it. Please remove the cap completely and do not leave children under 36 months unsupervised with our suckies.