Tukums dairy, which is considered to be the first “Tukuma piens” company, was founded on June 20, 1913. The company has continuously worked for more than 100 years except for a short time during the World War I and World War II when the production process was not possible due to military actions. Company’s legal status over time has changed several times; the production process was developed as well as the product range. But the company still processes milk and provides the local and international market with its dairy products. At the beginning of the 21st century JSC”Tukuma piens” is not only the largest and the oldest company in Tukums but also one of the biggest dairy producers in Latvia and yoghurt producers in the Baltic States.
Since the company’s early days “Tukuma piens” has produced whole milk products and has become one of the largest milk purchasers and dairy producers in Latvia. Each day about 220 tons of milk from Kurzeme farmers go to “Tukuma piens”. “Tukuma piens” specialises in fresh product production and its range has about 250 items. The main product groups consist of yoghurt, curd, cream, butter and curd snacks.
In the times of continuous change the most important has still remained — the air in production facilities is full of gentle butter, cream and sweet curd smell.
“Tukuma Piens” has received several awards as the largest yoghurt and butter producer.
Year 2014 – “Company of the Year in Food Production” – contest “Sējējs”2014.
Year 2014 – “Baltais” butter “Exporta”, 82.5%, 200g – Product of the Year 2014.
Year 2014 – yoghurt “Oga” (different flavours), 1kg – Product of the Year 2014.
Year 2014 – International Food Competition “Riga Food” – 3 gold medals for excellent quality: curd, 9% (carton package), 250g; sweet curd with raisins, 180g; sour cream, 20%, 350g.
Year 2013 – International Food Competition “Riga Food” – 2 gold medals for excellent quality: curd snack “Funnel Cake” with glaze and drinking yoghurt “Oga” with bilberry flavour.
Year 2013 – International Food Competition “Riga Food” – a bronze medal for excellent quality: vanilla curd snack with glaze.
Year 2012 – Latvian Eco Product of the Year, 2nd place.
Year 2012 – International Food Competition “Riga Food” – a bronze medal.
Year 2012 – Sour cream “Exporta”, 25% – Product of the Year 2012.
Year 2011 – an award for The Best Packaging in Latvia.
Year 2011 – an award for the precise GS1 standards compliance.
Year 2011 – “Baltais” vanilla curd snack – Product of the Year 2011.
Year 2011 – an award for The Best Packaging in Latvia, 3rd place.
Year 2009 – International Food Competition “Riga Food” – a silver medal.
Year 2009 – Sour cream “Exporta”, 25% – Product of the Year 2009.
Year 2008 – Sour cream product “Exporta”, 25% – Product of the Year 2008.
But bilberry yoghurt drink “Balance” produced by “Tukuma Piens” was named the most successful new dairy product in Latvia in 2008 by the “Nielsen Company” data.
