Supplier Stories

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 […]

Meet Tineke-Maree Sutton — founder of Taste of the Alps! From a beautiful region filled with some of nature’s sweetest confectionery, Tineke felt inspired to turn each season’s wonders into her delicious preserves, letting people take a taste of the region with them!  Filled with hand-picked sustainable fruits, they are the perfect accompaniment to any […]

Let’s meet Samantha Burgess — founder of Preservation Jam 🍓 Creating hand-crafted small batches of all-natural preserves and jams that are both gluten-free and vegan, using produce that would have otherwise gone to waste! My favourite part of this journey has been being able to ‘rescue’ excess produce from people who are struggling to eat […]

Meet Pauline Dogniez — founder of Miel Des Collines harvesting limited batches of the highest-quality raw Manuka honey from her small collection of beloved beehives in Raglan! For Pauline, her journey began in 2014 when she came to New Zealand as part of her world travels. Although she did not anticipate that she would become […]