ABOUT US
SIMPLE INGREDIENTS, TRADITIONAL METHODS, REAL FLAVOURS.
Our Story
ViaVio was born from a simple vision: to create high-quality Italian-style cheeses using traditional Italian know-how and the very best natural ingredients from New Zealand.
Flavia and Flavio, both from Rome, share a deep love for good food. Flavia brings over 25 years of experience as a senior executive in an international company. Flavio is a former professional rugby player who had the opportunity to play in New Zealand on a few occasions, where they also built lasting friendships and a strong connection to the country.
​Over the years, they returned often to visit friends and were continually drawn back to New Zealand, to its people, its landscape, and its way of life. But there was one thing they always missed: the wide variety and everyday culture of Italian cheeses. And so, the idea to bring the flavours and traditions of Italian cheesemaking to New Zealand began!
Flavia & Flavio
The Cheese Visionary
Directors
​​The name “ViaVio” comes from the names Flavia and Flavio. It was chosen to reflect a brand that feels authentically Italian in spirit while also standing proudly in its New Zealand home, beneath the Southern Cross.
Our Team
Great cheese starts with quality ingredients and traditional know-how, but it's our people who make the real difference. We're a small, close-knit team who genuinely love what we do, putting skill, care and passion into every batch. We’re here to make cheese worth sharing and moments worth remembering: from production to your table !
Alesha
The Cheese Wingman
Cheesemaker assistant
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Raffy
The Cheese Counter
Accounting
Nicola
The Cheese Master
Mastro Casaro
Megan
The Cheese Dealer
Sales
Dally
The Wedge Superstar
Cutting & Packing
Bee
The Cheese Spinner
Operartions & Logistics
Best Milk in Nelson
The choice of Nelson came naturally.
Here Flavia and Flavio found the opportunity to work closely with Oaklands Farm, a local producer supplying high-quality, fully traceable A2-tested cow’s milk.
For Viavio, this was essential. Artisan cheese starts with great milk and having access to such high-quality local ingredients just a short distance away made it possible to build something truly authentic.
The combination of traditional Italian cheesemaking and exceptional New Zealand milk is at the heart of what we do.
We often say that Viavio is our way of bringing together the two countries we love. Italy gave us tradition and a deep passion for good food. New Zealand gave us incredible milk, opportunity, and a place to build something new.
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Natural Fermentation & Preservative free
We believe in the craftsmanship behind artisan cheesemaking.
Traditional techniques, natural fermentation, and simple ingredients are at the heart of what we do.
Time plays an important role in this process, allowing flavours to develop naturally and giving each cheese its character and depth.
The result is a clean, natural cheese made with quality milk and no preservative added. Many people also find traditionally made cheeses lighter and easier to enjoy.
At Viavio, we believe good food is never just about what’s on the plate.
It’s about the people around the table, the moments shared, and the simple joy of being together.
That’s why we’re proud to support the Nelson Italian Festival : a celebration of Italian culture, food and community here in Nelson.
For us, it’s not just an event. It’s a reflection of what we believe: bringing people together through food, tradition and shared experiences.
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