Biochemist Scott DiGuistini and Merissa Myles, who has a background in fundraising, always dreamed of one day opening their own business based on some kind of natural product — although neither initially knew what that product would be.
That was until the spring of 2010 in Paris. While DiGuistini was there for a job interview, the couple sampled some yogurt. He didn’t take the job, but the memory of the “light and creamy” treat remained.
Not long after, the couple relocated from Vancouver to the rural life in Royston, south of Courtenay, to pursue their business dream — Tree Island Gourmet Yogurt.
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