This month we’re celebrating New Zealand brands with an unwavering dedication to celebrating and showcasing New Zealand-grown ingredients.
Swap out your daily caffeine for something altogether more intriguing. Cress Valley’s New Zealand-made Turmeric Latte with Kawakawa and Black Truffle blends earthy turmeric with native botanicals and a subtle, luxurious twist of truffle, resulting in a brew that feels both grounding and indulgent. Naturally free from added sugars, sweeteners and fillers, and crafted with locally milled spices for maximum flavour, it’s as vibrant as it is nourishing. Equally at home as a warming winter ritual or a soothing year-round sip, this is comfort elevated, anytime of day. Each packet makes 66 drinks. Pro-Tip: add a dash of honey if you prefer it sweeter.
Quick meals don’t have to mean compromised meals, and that’s the thinking behind Vince, created by Kiwi chef and mum Debbie Stowe. Designed to put a proper meal on the table without extra time, ingredients or waste, Vince is a slow-dried vegetable mince made from real produce. Each 100g pack delivers the goodness of 500g of vegetables, air-dried for a 12-month shelf life – ideal for life on the road. Just add boiling water for a rich, savoury base, or build it out with whatever’s on hand. Award-winning flavour comes standard, and with the new Vince Instant Meals range, it’s now even easier: complete, no-fuss meals ready straight from the pouch. Flavour has always been the priority, which is why the Mexican-style Vince was recognised at the New Zealand Food Awards. Whether you’re parked up somewhere beautiful, travelling light, or just trying to get dinner sorted at the end of a long day, Vince is about having something you can rely on – sitting in the pantry, ready when you are.
The power of protein is increasingly important as we age – supporting strength, recovery and overall wellbeing. New Zealand brand Mitchell’s Nutrition taps into this with its 100% grass-fed Bone Broth Protein Powder. The deliciously natural (and highly digestible) source of protein is enriched with collagen for joint, bone, skin and muscle support. The sweet, creamy taste mixes perfectly with water, milk, smoothies or meals. Rooted in traditional nose-to-tail nutrition and backed by modern science, it delivers 25g of protein per serve from just four natural ingredients. Designed for everyday health at any stage of life, it’s also gluten and dairy free. Blend it, bake it, shake it or sip it. Available in chocolate, vanilla, banana, strawberry and salted caramel.
Not all granola is created equal and very few (if any) are made from 100% New Zealand-grown ingredients. Hence our happy dance when we discovered YUM Hawea Honeycomb Granola, made from oats, buckwheat, and artisanal honey from Lake Hawea Station, Nelson gala apples and a touch of Marlborough sea salt for a perfect balance of flavours. As well as all the organic ingredients, even the packaging (a home compostable bag) is from Aotearoa. Most importantly, the taste is sensationally moreish.
Central Otago’s Black Doris Plums have a sadly short-lived season, but thanks to family-owned Kiwi business Pepler’s, the uniquely piquant taste can be enjoyed year-round. Indulge your tastebuds with a touch of luxury, thanks to Pepler’s Drunk Doris Plum Preserve, a distinctively Kiwi delight that captures the essence of these plump, juicy fruits. Steeped in gin, which infuses them with a subtle complexity and depth of flavour, the plums are then transformed into a delicious preserve, which can be enjoyed alone on toast, used as a meat glaze, paired with cheese (a perfect accompaniment to baked brie) or used as a dessert drizzle. Whatever your preference, keep a jar handy wherever you roam.
