Supplier Stories

Get ready to meet Jayde and Andrew Lane from The Smoke Shed in rural Waikato, a husband and wife team who’ve just taken home the Boutique New Product Champion award at the 2025 Outstanding Food Producer Awards! Their secret? A Welsh family recipe that’s travelled generations and continents to become one of New Zealand’s most […]

You know that moment when you discover something so delicious it makes you question everything you thought you knew about a food? That’s exactly what happened when we first tried Great Day Mallow’s incredible marshmallows from the Waikato. How it all began Here’s what we love about Great Day Mallow’s story. It started with an […]

Prepare to be inspired by the incredible journey of Nutty D’Lites, a small-batch producer from sunny Nelson that’s making waves in the local food scene! In our latest supplier spotlight, we’re thrilled to share their heartwarming story of passion, resilience, and deep community roots. Could you share with us the story behind starting your business? […]

Discover the magic behind New Zealand’s local gems with our latest We Love Local supplier story, showcasing The Baked Dane based in Levin! Dive into the heartfelt tales of our beloved small-batch producers as they share their inspiring journeys, deep community bonds, and the unique flair that makes them shine. Get ready to be moved […]

Meet The Lost Plot, based in Greytown, Wairarapa! Discover the inspiring journey behind a family’s quest for self-sufficiency, which turned into a thriving business. Starting with an abundance of produce from their lifestyle block, The Lost Plot identified a niche for preservative-free condiments, launching with an old family recipe.

Introducing Neudorf Black based in the Nelson Tasman Region, where a passion for New Zealand’s best black garlic turned into a mission. From saving a beloved local product to creating a brand that’s become synonymous with quality and culinary innovation, they’re enhancing Kiwi meals and health with the umami flavour that is black garlic.

Taylor Pass Honey are all about bringing the taste of incredible New Zealand honey to people across the country, and the world 🍯 Passionate about their product, their beekeepers take care of the bees and surrounding land to ensure the quality of their honey – taking in flavours from across this pristine region. Read their […]

Let’s meet Matt and Katie from Boasted Peanut Butter 🥜 New Zealand’s southernmost peanut butter freshly roasted in Invercargill! Taking delicious peanuts and turning them into high-quality jars of goodness. We love having them as part of our newly released Scrumptious Southland Gift Box. You can read Matt and Katie’s full story below: For us, […]

Meet the team!  Let’s meet Cate and Mike King, founders of Pauariki Honey and proud East Coast locals, bringing delicious batches of raw honey that is packed with flavour from across their beautiful home region! Each batch of their tasty honey is one of a kind, as their bees bring the flavours from the unspoilt […]

Meet the team!  Let’s meet Josie, aka Mrs Pickles, of Robbies – who runs her business with a true passion for delicious pickles and preserves, using as much as possible of the plentiful produce that grows in her own organic garden. ❤️ Inspired by her grandparents love of cooking and gardening, the business started off […]