If you’re a fan of pickling and preserving, then Last Jar might just be the artisan brand for you. Last Jar was created and is run by Harry and Fi, a dynamic duo whose combined skills in the kitchen have formed this unique artisan business. Harry, a trained chef from Lincolnshire, England, and Fi, a Food Technologist from Canterbury, New...

Solomons Gold is a family-owned artisanal chocolate business that has been manufacturing cacao products in Mt Maunganui for almost a decade. With a team of 4 employees, including Glenn's daughters Chanee and Andrea, they handle manufacturing, marketing, and distribution in New Zealand, while Clive and his daughter Sarah manage the Sydney office.   From the perfect growing environment of Solomon...

Raglan Food Co. is a food business that produces dairy-free alternatives such as coconut yoghurt, kefir, and condiments. Founded by Tesh and Seb in 2014, the brand has since become a household name in New Zealand. In this post, we'll learn more about the story of Raglan Food Co. and its journey to becoming a certified B Corp. Starting in...

Mylk Made offers a solution to the problem of waste in the plant-based milk industry. By providing a waste-free alternative to buying plant milk in a carton, Jemma and Corinne are making a positive impact on the environment. 

Incorporated in 2017, our business rose out of the ashes of Cadbury leaving Dunedin with a mission to keep chocolate making alive in the city while making it ethical. With the largest number of shareholders of any privately owned company in New Zealand, we are proud to be a local and community driven business. The Spark of an Ethical Chocolate...

It was three years ago. A right place, right time, type of moment. Ash was on a big American road trip, walks into this unassuming Californian Jerky factory and purchases 20 bags-full of unique jerky flavours. Upon returning home and discovering there was nothing comparable in Aotearoa, Ash set to work on the business we now know and love, Bootleg...

Life gets busy, and having a handful of go-to recipes is a lifesaver when it comes to mealtime. But let’s face it—sometimes our tried-and-true dishes could use a little glow-up. That’s where Black truffle Oil comes in—a game-changing ingredient that can elevate everyday meals into something extraordinary. Here are 10 delicious ways to incorporate truffle oil into your kitchen and...

Growing up in California, surrounded by her parents home-cooking, Sarah developed a love for the real, wholesome flavours that can be created in the kitchen. This was also the start of her fascination with granola, and the inspiration behind her business YUM.The other half of the YUM dynamic duo is Mike. As Sarah likes to put it, "Mike is the...

It's time to chat about Mylk Made, a Christchurch based business founded by Jemma. It was during an 11 month trip to Indonesia, living the full-time surfer lifestyle with her partner Max, the idea for Mylk Made was inspired.The pair truly embraced Indonesian culture during their time there; committing to a slower pace of life, and eating a more wholefood,...

Born and raised in France, Alice and Marie's fondest childhood memories are to do with food. Arriving in Queenstown half a decade ago, they were most surprised by the quality of the fresh, locally grown produce. After a fascinating kitchen experience for one and as sourdough adventure for the other, the pair stumbled upon the craft of smoking … and...

House of Dumplings is talk of the town, having just won an NZ Artisan Award (huge congrats team 👏). But do you know the tale of how they originated?Dumpling making from a tiny apartment in Hong Kong is where is started for founder, Vicky. Learning from her Mum, Vicky was taught to respect the ingredients and to let simple flavours...

It took a few dodgy batches and some accidental fermentation before mates, Joe & Mike, perfected their soda and launched Six Barrel Soda.With a 10 litre pot and a beat-up soda stream, the pair were determined to show what they believed soda can be. The early brave customers loved it and now their soda syrups and bottled sodas are being used...

Augustines of Central is a boutique fruit bottling company in Wanaka, producing a range of unique fruit preserves, jams and chutneys , made from the beautiful fruits of the South.Local food producer Gus (Augustine) Hayden created Augustines of Central to showcase the beauty of our local fruit and produce while keeping traditional methods alive - giving every kiwi the chance...

Beano’s Bakery is situated Waikouaiti and has been selling freshly baked products for well over 20 years. Cam and wife Jamie have been running this local institution since 2018, along with an experienced team of chefs and bakers.Scrumptious pies, fresh bread, and an ever-changing array of cakes, biscuits and puddings are top of the list for what you'll find here.Pop in...

The Hemp Butter Co, have you heard of this small batch business? Founded in 2019 by two food lovers and good friends on a journey to find healthy food alternatives (that we're also tasty)! And so The Hemp Butter Co was created, producing high quality hemp based spreads, packed with nutritious and natural goodness.Made right here in NZ, using locally...

It’s time to introduce you to the artisan behind Sage and Grace, Sarah.As a trained nutritionist and a passionate foodie, Sarah created Sage and Grace with a goal of bringing people together over their shared love for good, wholesome food with her cakes and grazing tables.Knowing how to fuel your body and using food to help you thrive is a what excites...

The chance discovery of some out-of-date spices led chef Dan Pearson to create a line of gourmet mixes now known as Wild Fennel Co.Based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin, Wild Fennel produce an extensive range of artisan spice blends and seasonings, inspired by traditional flavour pairings from around the world and using Dan's culinary knowledge from working in kitchens around the world.The beautifully...

Everything you need to know about the Perigord Truffles used in The Kiwi Artisan Black Truffle Olive Oil. Don’t be fooled by the unsightly appearance of a truffle. This diamond of the kitchen adds richness, elegance and restaurant-quality favours to your home cooked meals.