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Privacy Policy - November 2011

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Coffee Supplies NZ

There are several New Zealand coffee suppliers, distributors, roasters, blenders, cafe's, and related machinery suppliers (e.g. vending, coffee makers, roasters, grinders, filters, etc) to easily cater for motels, hotels, cafe's, companies, restaurants, and at home. Coffee suppliers generally utilize the Arabica beans for quality coffee, that can be custom blended to yield a coffee with a balance of taste, flavor, and aroma. Perhaps contact online suppliers to discuss a range of coffee blends and accessories, that would be suitable for your motel or hotel and accommodation clients. Image of coffee beans by m1uedtke from SXC.

Please Note - This is a selection of online NZ coffee suppliers of different business backgrounds, regions, services, supplies, resources, etc, which I will add other coffee suppliers. If you are looking for a specific NZ coffee cafe - then visit the New Zealand Coffee Guide (http://www.newzealandcoffeeguide.co.nz/), a resourceful guide with reviews, associated topics and related links.

Images and their placement, do not necessarily directly reflect any company's product, brand, items in stock, philosophy, business, services, background, resources, or any specific company's representation. They are just present for general representation of the coffee supply and associated or related industries.

Videos of New Zealand Coffee Suppliers

Cooling Coffee Beans at Emporio	Island Coffee - Waiheke Island

Auckland Coffee Suppliers

Eden Coffee (http://www.edencoffee.co.nz/) (Mt Eden)

Fresh blended, roasted, and pack to buy online to supply to your business. Coffees include organic, decaffeinated, espresso capsules, and many blends (e.g. Heaven Premium, Temptation, Chocolate Coated, Soul, and more). Easily navigate their site to various products: vending, coffee making machines, cafe and tea supplies, etc. New releases (e.g. Barista training) and products are displayed on the home page.

Allpress Espresso (http://www.allpress.co.nz) (Freeman's Bay)

Specialty coffee roaster of high grade Arabica beans and supplier of Espresso machines (La Marzocco brand), with technical service. Also barista training provided; No reference to blends, product range, etc, but may be covered in the various documents (pdf) available for download.

Coffee Systems (http://www.coffeesystems.co.nz/) (Onehunga)

Nice streamlined site to link to various coffee items for your supply: Beans, Machines (Domestic, Office, Cafe, etc and includes Royal Cappuccino, One Touch Machine, and more), Consumables (Spoons, Milk powder, Trays, Filters, Cleaning Products, etc), Accessories (Apparel, Tampers, Bench Top Mats), Grinders, Dilmah tea range, and other resources, and can email them for contact.

Atomic coffee (http://www.atomiccoffee.co.nz/) (Kingsland)
Noted with Barista championship judges on their website to help supply your coffee requirements. Nice image displays and resourceful information, and the online shop includes Beans (e.g. green beans, e.g. Colombia, Guatemala), Machines (e.g. grinders, volumetric espresso machines), Blends (Atomic, Fair Trade Supremo and Essenza Organic, and more), Accessories (e.g. Cups, Pads, Jugs) and more. Good article on Barista definition and coffee grounding. Image of making coffee latte by hisks from SXC.

Coffee Trendz (http://www.coffeetrendz.co.nz/) (Penrose)

Distributors of NZ's largest range of quality Pod coffee and Espresso machines, for your home (Interesting is the "hand" held espresso gadget), office and corporate/commercial premises. Also over 30 coffee pods (e.g. Moak, Illy), including blends, Decaffeinated, Sampler box (30 varieties), Arabica roast, Chocolate, etc).

Coffee and Tea Lovers (http://coffeeandtealovers.co.nz/) (Botany Downs)

Great range of Coffee and Tea items for supply and labeled in various sub categories for easy online navigation to view and purchase. Coffee beans (e.g. Cuban, Colombian, Kenyan), makers, grinders, machines, and more, along with various types of tea (e.g. black flavored, fruit, earl grey, herbal, decaffeinated, etc). Also selection of Teapots (Clay, glass, Ceramic), attractive tea and coffee tins (50 g to 2 kg for tea), tea brewing accessories, cups, mugs, tea gift box, and much more. Best to visit their web site (and retail shop) to appreciate the vast range of tea and coffee items.

Ignite Coffee (http://www.ignitecoffee.co.nz/) (Mt Wellington)

Espresso specialist with purchase, rental, and lease options for fully automated or traditional espresso machines. Also provide full machine servicing and barista sessions.

Sail City Coffee (http://www.sailcitycoffee.co.nz/) (Manukau City)

Supplier of a range of coffee related products easily navigated on their site; Coffee Blends (e.g. Espresso Fix, Colombian, Brazilian, Kenyan, and more), Beverage Solutions (dispensing machines - Nescafe Mini, Ultra, etc, and can order a free demonstration) for various beverages (e.g. Latte, Cappuccino, Milo, Hot Water, Soup, White Coffee, and much more). Also supplier of several products - freshly roasted coffee, cups, plates, cutlery, filter papers, instant coffee, cleaning aids, biscuits, and much more. Image of coffee roaster by dsnhaus from SXC.

ecoffee (http://www.ecoffee.co.nz/) (Manukau)

Distributor of a range of coffee (e.g. Colombian, Kenyan, Espresso pods, and other blends)) and associated products. Plenty of cleaning products (hand wash, Janola bleach, dish washing liquids, etc), Tea, sugar, biscuits (e.g. Dilmah green tea, fruit tea, Earl Grey, and more). Also coffee making machines and accessories from the Jura range.

Isolabella (http://www.bestcoffee.co.nz/) (Whitford - I think)

Freshly roasted coffee and equipment supplied to your premises or home. Products include Coffee beans (220 g, or 1 kg as whole bean, fine, medium, and course grind; - e.g. Organic, Jamaican, Colombian blends), Coffee makers, Espresso machines, and general supplies.

Auckland Coffee Suppliers - North Shore

Veni Coffee Roasting Boutique (http://www.venicoffee.com/) (Milford)

Informative home page from a family based supplier utilizing 100 % Arabica beans sourced worldwide. Can shop at their premises, or an online order form, and blends (dark roasted, medium to dark, organic, free trade, decaf, and on order) include Italian, French, Vienna, Peru, Mexican, and more.). Quick scroll down page that describes the various blends.

Sierra Coffee (http://www.sierracoffee.co.nz/) (Albany)

Roasting their own boutique coffee for about 20 years every day. Includes house blend, fair trade blend, and decaffeinated. Coffee can be purchased direct from their cafe's (who bean, plunger, or espresso grind), from supermarkets (e.g. Foodtown), or email Sierra for beans, and coffee machines for your office, motel, or even for home.

Coffee Lab (http://www.coffeelab.co.nz/) (Takapuna)

Boutique coffee supplier, which has a practical minimalist web site for easy navigation and display of their products with clear images. Plenty to purchase from their online shop - Coffee, Accessories (e.g. jugs, tampers), Home and Commercial machines and grinders, clothing (e.g. t-shirts, caps) and supplies (cups, espresso cleaners).

Chiasso Coffee (http://www.chiasso.co.nz/) (Devonport)

Premium grade Italian coffee supplier, and can roast to order. Great images throughout a streamlined site with plenty to offer: Coffee machines, Espresso Blends, Accessories (e.g. Syrups, Shakers, Canisters, and Tampers), Tea, Chocolate, On site and In house training, Technical support, and a great resource section - instructions for espresso maintenance and links to their suppliers and manufacturer's web sites.

Coffee Plus (http://www.coffeeplus.co.nz/) (Glenfield)

Suppliers of Machinery (e.g. semi automatic espresso), coffee (Colombian, Brazilian, and many others, including portion coffees), office products and refreshments (spreads, juice, cheese, dips, specialty tea bags, and more). Also kitchen and cleaning products (sponges, gloves, dish wash brushes and tablets, cloths, glad wraps, soaps and more), and machinery (hot/cold vending and dispensing machines, and also for snacks; all with specifications). Certainly a large range of coffee and related supplies for your office, motel, or hotel.

Global Coffee (http://www.globalcoffee.co.nz/) (Browns Bay)

Suppliers of a range of coffee and related products displayed on the homepage. Coffees include organic and free trade, house blends, South American, Indonesian, decaffeinated, i kg green coffee beans, and more. Best seller are displayed (e.g. Brazil Cerrado, Colombian Excelso). Plenty of Espresso machines (e.g. by Saeco, Rancilio), Grinders, Accessories (e.g. measuring scoops, cleaning tablets, etc) and Gift Vouchers. Hence a comprehensive of coffee supplies for your catering, hotel, or restaurant business.

Altura Coffee (http://www.alturacoffee.co.nz/) (Albany)

Plenty to supply from Altura with easy homepage navigation - Coffee (Special Blends - e.g. Pacifica, Savannah;Single Origins - e.g. Mexican, Honduras, Colombian, etc; Decaffeinated and Fair Trade Coffee). Also equipment distributors - Domestic and Commercial (e.g. Espresso machines), Consumables (drinking chocolate, Takeaway lids and cups), Crockery, and Cappuccino beverage frozen mixes. Can also download pdf coffee appreciation course information from the about coffee section - for those interested.

Sponsor Links: Purchase Books about Coffee Supplies, Brewing, Business,Buying, and Enjoying for a Motel, Hotel, Cafe, and at Home

How to Open a Financially Successful Coffee, Espresso and Tea Shop	Wake Up and Smell the Profit: 52 Guaranteed Ways to Make More Money in Your Coffee Business

Espresso Coffee: The Science of Quality	The Joy of Coffee: the Essential Guide to Buying, Brewing and Enjoying

Coffee Supplies NZ

NZ Wine Online

New Zealand wine distributors are plentiful, including online wine suppliers in addition to several liquor outlets, wine shops, and their NZ source - quality producing vineyards throughout the country. Popular wines include variants of Sauvignon Blanc (e.g. Babich, Cloudy bay, Brancott, Villa Maria, Nobilo), Chardonnay (e.g. Kumeu River, Amisfield, Cloudy Bay, Oyster Bay), and Pinot Noir (Saint Clair, Nautilus, Villa Maria, Martinborough). Image of Wine in New Zealand by mirofoto from SXC.


There are various types, styles, brands, and price of wines, and are generally specific to their growing vineyard regions, which include Northland, Auckland, Hawkes Bay, and Wairapa. For the South Island regions include Marlborough, Martinborough, Canterbury, and Central Otago. NZ Wine has relevant information in regards to research, sustainability, professional/trade events, export certification, winery regions, and wine types.

NZ wines can be readily supplied to motels, hotels, restaurants and bars country wide, and exported world wide. Therefore for NZ hotels and motels there are a huge choice of premium wines to compliment quality food menu's of NZ distributed meat, seafood, and poultry, all easily available for supply within New Zealand.


Videos of Marlborough Wine Region (Yealands Estate with Eco Initiatives) and Tasting Tips

NZ Wine Region	Wine Tasting Tips

New Zealand Wine - Suppliers

The Wine Vault (http://www.thewinevault.co.nz/)
Supplies large range of quality wine, good customer service, and delivery on time. This comprehensive site displays monthly specials, best sellers (e.g. for Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir), internet specials, wedding occasions, award winning wines, price ranges, and more information, including other liquor (e.g. beer, spirits, organic wine) and a resource centre. Certainly a goldmine of information for large chain hotels to consider as a supplier. Image of wines by quentinh from SXC.

Wine Trade Online (http://www.winetradeonline.co.nz)
The site has informative current news articles from several sources, including a section on wine promotional offers. Also a huge range of Product type (e.g white wine, rose and red wines, beers, spirits, other beverages) Variety (e.g. Pinot Noir, Chardonnays, Shiraz, Riesling, etc) , Country and Suppliers (e.g. Gem Wines, Neudorf Vineyards, Brennan Wines, and more) to select from, and to further target your specific product or wine.

Advintage Wine Warehouse (https://www.advintage.co.nz/)
Specialize in internet sales to supply quality wine throughout NZ, with plenty of special with eye catching wine images and product descriptions. Can also quickly browse products (e.g. imported red wines, champagne, Australian port wine, etc).

Accent on Wine (http://www.accentonwine.co.nz/)
Nice streamlined site to easily scroll down to view information - including reviews of wines to easily purchase by bottle, or case; can shop by Country, region, and grape variety. Includes price ranges, most popular wines, new arrivals, and gift vouchers. Image of wine making in New Zealand by mirofoto from SXC.

Winesale.co.nz (http://www.winesale.co.nz/)
Several images of wine bottles with prices are boldly displayed in this shopping brochure style web site, with a lot of displayed pricing, wine products, and best sellers. Thus a comprehensive supplier with plenty of wine styles (fruity and aromatic white wine, sweet and dry sparkling wines, light reds, etc), and can select by Country, Region, Brand and Price range. Easily view and search for a Shiraz, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Rose, Merlot wine and more. But also can arrange for their services (parties, weddings, wine tasting, business/corporate function, etc) perhaps at a motel, hotel, or your work premises, with their appointed winesale business manager.

Wine Direct (http://www.winedirect.co.nz/)
Premium wine supplier and importer of a wide selection of wines, mainly it seems from Burgundy. There is also emphasis on label/producer names (e.g. Robert Groffier) from Burgundy, and their products, unique (it seems) flavor/texture wine descriptions, and the wine "family producers". I think it's best to visit the site to get a more in depth assessment, understanding, or appreciation of these fine wine products.

Sponsor Links - Purchase Books about Wine

Michael Cooper's Buyer's Guide to New Zealand Wines: 2012	Perfect Pairings: A Master Sommelier's Practical Advice for Partnering Wine with Food

Loverich Wines (http://www.lovrichwines.co.nz/)
Quality wines delivered to you - and plenty to navigate through with good descriptions and images to navigate through. So you can choose wine make/brand, variety (e.g. Cabernet Merlot, Shiraz, Champagne, etc), region, and price range. Easy website to navigate, with wine bottle packs and their savings. Pricing it seems, is a mix of every day special, weekly special, and a one day special. Image of Mixed Star Taster Pack from Loverich Wines.

McGregors Wholesale Liquor (http://www.mcgregors-wines.co.nz/)
Another easy to navigate and shop website, with relevant wine details for supply, such as gifts (baskets, kiwana, glassware), price ranges, wine types (e.g Aromatic, Riesling, Merlot Blends, Fortified Wines, and more), the weeks top five, spirits section (Liqueurs, Brandy, Whiskey, etc). Based in Te Puke.

Caro's Wine Merchants (http://www.caros.co.nz/)
Supplier of premium wines, and can search countries, regions, wine variety, and price range. The site has the week's wine specials, with reviews, so perhaps visit to assess those wines. You can navigate online through the wine products, to read well written descriptions for each. Caro's also supply gift box wines, spirits, and other beverages, or contact Caro's for specific requirements, including weddings.

Toops Wholesale Limited (http://www.toops.co.nz/)
Supplier of liquor products, in addition to fresh and frozen meat, snacks, grocery, and general items. However, a good range of liquor products including wine - sparkling, red, white, imported, fortified, mulled wine, and many others.

Sponsor Links: Purchase Books about Wine

Vineyard Visits: 150 of New Zealand's Best	Wine Wisdom: A Complete Wine-tasting Course

Hancocks Wine & Spirit Merchants (http://www.hancocks.co.nz/)
Informative site, with their news and reviews, including wine and cocktail of the week to navigate. Relevant links to wine brands and other alcohol beverages (Vodka, Tequilla, Bourbon, Whiskey, and others), non alcoholic wine, beer and glassware accessories. Also events and management links for contact. Supplier of international wines, e.g French, Italian, Spanish, Japan, and others. Various brands of New Zealand and Australian wines are also distributed. Image of oblique glasses by quentinh from SXC.

Gold Medal Wines (http://www.goldmedalwines.co.nz/)
Distributor of red wines from Chile, notably Pisco and Carmenere red wines. You can select and order online from other wine varieties, wineries, and prices.

Sapori d'Italia (http://www.sapori.co.nz/)
Importer of wine, it seems from Italy, and can select by region and vineyards. Also includes Italian beer (e.g. peroni), soft drinks, spirits, liquors, and mineral water. Visit their web site to download the product catalogue.

Glengarry Wine (http://www.glengarry.co.nz/)
Wide selection of wine (e.g. Red & White, Sparkling, Champagne, Ports & Sherries and top varieties - Shiraz, Cabernet, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc), fine wines (e.g. Burgundy), spirits (Bourbon, Vodka, Whiskey, Gin, Brandy, and more), and beer (Ale, Lager, low alcohol; e.g. Corona, Lion Red, Peroni, Stella Artios, Heineken, Steinlager Pure, etc) nicely displayed with images on their site. Also gift packs and of wine with chips, chocolate and cheese snacks, and "Goodies" (chips, fruit juice, soft drinks, coke, wine accessories, glassware, and more). Also tasting events, which are listed on their web site. Hence a wide range of wine, spirit, and beer beverages and accessories for supply your hotel, motel, or restaurant. Image of Cafe Bar by mcgrath197 from SXC.

Vintage Wines & Spirits (http://www.vintagewines.co.nz/)
Distributor it seems of premium wines, liqueurs, port, beer, and spirits. Wines include selections from New Zealand wineries/estates and their wines (e.g. Cypress, Spencer Hill, Babich, Tasman Bay, Maude, Rongopai), Australian wineries (e.g. Sandalford, Kingston Estate, Elderton Wines, Stones Green - Ginger wine and ginger beer), and International wineries (e.g. from Italy, Argentina, South Africa, France). Spirits include quality malt scotch whiskey, grape juice, and ginger wine. Good descriptions of the wineries and products, which have links to their web sites.

Pernod Ricard New Zealand (http://www.pernod-ricard-nz.com/)
Distributor/Exporter of premier wine and spirits, for NZ wineries/brands (e.g. Montana, Stoneleigh, Timara, Bernadino), Australian (e.g. Wyndam Estate, Jacob's Creek, Lawson's, Richmond Grove), and International wine. Also supply various brands of spirits (e.g. Malibu, Kahlua, Jameson, Wild Turkey, Beefeater), Champagne, and other beverages. Image of Christmas Table Wine by ElvisFan76 from SXC.

NZ Wine Online

New Zealand Chicken - Poultry Distributors

Chicken or Poultry meat is consumed a lot in New Zealand, which are readily distributed in different product form (e.g. wings, legs, whole, take-ways, etc). Chicken is relatively cheap, suits a range of cooking styles (e.g. roasted, grilled, stir fry, casseroles, salad compliments), suits various cultural recipes (e.g Asian and Indian cuisine), and generally is a popular meal. With health benefits of lean protein, and a source of minerals and vitamins, chicken is generally popular in salad dishes as a health conscious meal for consumption. Image of Chicken by hujer from SXC.

Chicken meat production has increased significantly over the last 10 years of about 50 %, with a significant increase in NZ consumption (Visit PIANZ at http://www.pianz.org.nz/ for comprehensive Poultry industry information). So for motels, hotels, and food service industries, there are quality Poultry suppliers and distributors to select from.


Poultry Chicken Meat Suppliers in New Zealand

Tegal NZ (http://www.tegel.co.nz/)
Well known NZ brand for quality chicken, and products include smoked, chilled ready to eat, fresh, and frozen Chicken and Turkey. The Tegal web site includes cooking tips, with Chicken and Turkey recipes.

Videos of Poultry Farming Advancement (USA) and "Beer Can" Barbecue Chicken Recipe

USA Poultry Farm Management	Tasty Beer Can Chicken Barbecue

Ingham Enterprises (http://www.inghams.co.nz/)
Operating in NZ and Australia of Poultry businesses which include farms, feed mills, and processing plants. Products cover a range of types - different cuts for fresh, frozen, battered, glazed, crumpled, marinated, and include free range chicken. Informative web site with health, and recipe topics.

Santa Rosa Chicken (http://www.santarosa.co.nz/)
Supplier of quality/premium chicken products, by adding value to poultry. Products include smoked chickens, chicken burgers, boneless roats, kebabs, gourmet breasts and more. Hence a range of premium products for motel/hotel meals, particularly those in the hotel luxury sector. Image of Chicken Salad by lockstockb from SXC.

Canter Valley (http://www.cantervalley.co.nz/)
NZ producer and marketer, with a online shop of gourmet products including Turkey, Duck, Goose, and Pheasant, in different portion and weight sizes. There are many distributors for Canter Valley in NZ, which include Central Foods Ltd, Gourmet Direct Ltd, Totally Food, Poultry Distributors Ltd, and many others.

Sponsor Links: Purchase Books in NZ for Cooking

500 Ways to Cook Chicken: The Ultimate Fully-illustrated Poultry and Game Bird Cookbook	Gluten Free Cooking for Health (Kitchen Doctor S.)

Clarks Organic Meat Specialist (Butchery)(http://www.clarksorganicbutchery.co.nz/)
Supplier of organically farmed chicken, pheasant, duck, turkey, and also beef, lamb, and pork. The web site has price lists for chicken and meat packs, and the company's processes with information in relation to organic ingredients, nutrition, and certification.

Crozier Turkeys (http://www.croziersturkeys.co.nz/)
Supplier of free range Turkeys, which are carefully hand reared and processed, adding to a quality flavor. Sizes range from whole Turkeys - 3.0 kg to 7.5 kg and include boneless Turkey roasts and are packed frozen.

Gourmet Direct (http://www.gourmetdirect.com/)
Supplier of various high quality gourmet meats (e.g. beef, lamb, veal, venison), including poultry products. Includes certified organic chicken, and free range poultry. Products include frozen boneless thigh, whole chicken, whole turkey, and several free range corn fed products. Hence a vast range of healthy meat products to stock for healthy meals at large restaurants, motels, and hotels. Order securely online, visit recipes, cooking tips, and can search their catalogue for various products. Image of Chicken Meal by marsy from SXC.

Sponsor Links: Purchase Books in NZ about Poultry Farming

The Joy of Keeping Chickens: The Ultimate Guide to Raising Poultry for Fun or Profit	How to Raise Poultry

Mathias International Ltd (http://www.mathias.co.nz/)
International trader and marketer of a variety of meats, seafood, vegetables, fruit and poultry products which include whole birds, wings, breasts (includes skinless and boneless), legs (e.g. thighs, drumsticks and includes skinless and boneless). Offal is also supplied. There are marketing offices in various countries, and their supply chain management process ensures that business plans are optimized.

Naturally Organic (http://www.naturallyorganic.co.nz/)
Distributors of a range of Organic food products (e.g. Meats, Herbs, Vegetables, Juice, baby Food) and wheat free, gluten free, egg free, nut free, and various other Organic products. Poultry includes Farm gate free range - Chicken sizes 13, 14; thighs and livers; Also Chicken Freedom farms, free range - Skinless thighs and breasts, fresh drums and whole chicken. Can also supply Heuvels Free range Organic boneless, skinless breast, frozen drum sticks and stock, and frozen whole chickens.

Sam's Fukuyama's Food Services ltd (http://www.fukuyama.co.nz/)
Great range of fresh and frozen Poultry readily viewable for ordering on their web site, to supply your hotel, motel, or restaurant. Also wide rang of Beef, Lamb, Pork, seafood, and other food products. Poultry includes Frozen whole chicken of different sizes, skinless thigh, portions, smoked, chicken gizzard, leg, feet, heart, and whole chicken cartons. Fukuyama also distribute frozen Duck of different sizes, and Duck wing, giblet, wing, and feet. You can select by manufacturer and current best seller chicken products.
Image of Chicken No. 10 from Sam's Fukuyama.

New Zealand Chicken - Poultry Distributors

NZ Online Seafood Exporters

New Zealand with over 15, 000 km of coastline, variety of fish species, and relatively large 200 mile exclusive economic zone for seafood harvesting and fishing has generated several quality seafood distributors and exporters. With over 3.5 billion in commercial resource value, and over 400, 000 tonnes landed in 2008, offers a wealth of seafood for national supply and world wide exports. The New Zealand Government, within the Ministry of Fisheries governs the sustainability of fishing sectors, such as commercial, recreational, maori interests, international, and environmental factors.
 Programs are implemented and enforced to ensure appropriate allocation, regulations, rules, and guidelines for compliance. But their are also other relevant and important information, such as publications relating to environmental, ecosystems, quota management, species allowance, migratory species, research, aquaculture reform and more. Fresh quality seafood are readily available online for motels, hotels, supermarkets, importers, and the general hospitality industries. Image of trawling boat by veetec from SXC.


Popular seafood exports include Tuna, Mussels, Orange Roughy, Mackerel, Hoki, Paua, Salmon, amongst others. Major export markets include the USA, China, japan, Australia, Hong Kong and various other countries. Below are online seafood companies to contact regarding exporting or distribution of seafood for your company or industry including motels and hotels. Image of Fresh Caught NZ fish by Flickr Com.

Fishing Career Videos - NZ Groper Fishing and Sealord Factory Processing

Sealord Processing	Catching Groper

New Zealand Seafood Exporters, Suppliers and Distributors

Sealord Ltd (http://www.sealord.co.nz/)
Based in Nelson NZ, Sealord a global enterprise network of processing, fishing, and marketing of their seafood. Joint ventures include South America, Australia, and others. Seafood catch includes Mussels, Hoki, Orange Roughy, Hake, Squid, and various other species. Over 1000 products are sold worldwide and in NZ supermarkets. Visit their informative website for the various products and categories.

Ngai Tahu Seafood (http://www.ngaitahu-seafood.com/main.html)
Originally based in the South island, Ngai Tahu a major seafood exporter owned by the tribe of the same name, are also involved in various other sectors - tourism, health care, and property. Ngai Tahu embody their catch with that of respect, for the environment, sea, and responsibility in their practices. Various Seafood products include Dory, Hoki, Warehou, Orange Roughy, Ling, Abalone (Paua in NZ), Rock Lobster, Bluff Oysters, Queen Scallops, Mussels, Clams, and more, with retail seafood outlets in major New Zealand cities. Image of Cooked Mussels from Flickr.com.

Talleys Group NZ (http://www.talleys.co.nz/)
Supplier of quality seafood, in addition to vegetables and Ice Cream, and specialize in trawler deep sea freezer fishing Many species on offer for your motel or hotel, including Albacore Tuna, Skipjack Tuna, Orange Roughy, Hake, Hoki, Ling, Flounder, Blue Cod, Trevally, Squid, and dozens of other fish. Also supplier of shellfish - NZ Greenshell Mussels, Cockles, Oysters, Scallops, and By-Products: Oil, Crushed Shell, Fishmeal, and Fish Fertilizer.

Sanford Ltd (http://www.sanford.co.nz/)
long established company involved in farming and processing of quality seafood and aquaculture products. With their fleet of vessels provide Oysters, Squid, Mussels, Hoki, Orange Roughy, Black dory and others. Visit their cool online NZ map image (http://www.sanford.co.nz/ourproducts/) which displays several species of fish images for easy retrieval of information. Image of Orange Roughy - Example from Sanford NZ.

Moana Pacific Fisheries Limited (http://www.moanapacific.com/)
Harvester, processor, marketing, and exporter of chilled, frozen, and live seafood. Products include Snapper, Bluenose, Flounder, Sole, Tuna, Red Cod, Mussels, Arrow Squid, John Dory, and other species. Visit fish images at http://www.moanapacific.com/index7.htm, and their processing methods.

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Aotearoa Fisheries Limited (http://afl.maori.nz/)
The largest Maori owned fisheries Company in NZ, With the aim of maximizing value of maori fisheries assets for Iwi (tribe) and to deliver growth. Their inshore division consists of rock lobster, eels, snapper, tarakihi, and other species. Domestic supermarket, hotel, motel supplier of and exporter chilled and frozen fish products, and leading processor of Abalone in a joint venture. Also involved in Aquaculture (marine farming), with Sealords and Pacific Marine Farms for Greenshell Mussels and Pacific Oysters.

Southern Rainbow (http://www.shellfish.co.nz/profile.htm)
Quality suppliers of NZ seafood which include southern scallops (Frozen bulk -shell and meat retail/service packs), fresh chilled fish (e.g. Tarakihi, Ling, Blue Cod, Groper, Sea Perch) and littleneck clams (chilled and frozen in shell in 18 kg bulk bags and smaller retail/service packs) from the Pacific Ocean of the South Island coast.

Aotearoa Seafoods Limited (http://www.aotearoaseafoods.co.nz/asl/)
Farming, contracting, processing, marketing, and exporting of nutritional Greenshell Mussels. two operations are involved in their mussel process, Marlborough Seafoods Limited, and T-TIK. Cultivation performed in clean, deep waters of the Marlborough Sounds utilizing leading technology and environmental friendly practices.
Image of Mussels for Lunch by melodi2 from SXC.

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Pacifica Seafoods Group (http://www.pacifica.co.nz/)
One of NZ's largest producers and exporters of Greenshell Mussels, and with the formation of Island Aqua-farms has enhanced and increased value of their operations. This has encompassed Mussel, Kingfish, Groper, with emphasis on King Salmon for production. Mussels are packed in new robust plastic packs.

United Fisheries (http://www.unitedfisheries.co.nz/main.html)
Christchurch processor and supplier of Fish (e.g Haki, Hoki, Squid, Ling, Orange Roughy), Greenshell Mussels, and Crumbled Fish products (e.g. Hoki wedges, fillets, nuggets, Calamari rings). Using their own fishing vessels and trawlers, have become a major NZ seafood company.

NZ Wholesale Seafoods Ltd (http://www.fishonline.co.nz/)
Quality service fresh and frozen seafood suppliers for your restaurant, motel, or hotel. There are a huge range of seafood products including fresh (e.g. Snapper, Gurnard, Trevally, John Dory, Flounder) and frozen fish (e.g. skin/bone/smoked fillets including Red Cod, Marlin, Flounder, Orange Roughy, Hapuka, Kippers, Eel). Also battered and crumbed seafood (Squid Rings, Tempura Fish Fillet, Fish Cakes, Oysters); prawns, Shrimps, Squid, Scallops, Mussels, Oysters, Crayfish, Crabs, Salmon, Whitebait, and special imports (e.g. Salads, Squid Ink). Plenty of quality seafood products with price listings to buy from their comprehensive web site online.Image of Snapper from NZ Wholesale Seafood Fresh Fish products.

Fiordland Lobster Company Ltd (http://www.lobster.co.nz/)
Market leader and exporter in live lobsters based in Te Anau, South island. There are depots around the country for shipping the lobsters, and markets include China, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Europe. Their are various grades (visit web site for specifications) for the lobsters, including the "Baby" lobster which has a unique taste.

OP Columbia (OPC at http://www.opcolumbia.com/)
Exporter of appealing packaged quality Greenshell Mussels - half shell, gourmet, and Mussel meat from the Coromandel Peninsula. Actively involved in harvesting and farming to produce top quality shellfish.

Solander Gourmet Seafood (http://www.gourmetseafood.co.nz/)
Massive range of fresh and frozen fish and seafood supplied NZ wide, which include Snapper, Sole, Flounder, Paddle Crab, Monk Fish, King Fish, Tarakihi, Blue Warehou, Cod, Gurnard, and more. Fresh Game Fish including Blue Marlin, Bigeye and Albacore Tuna, Mahi Mahi, and Moon Fish. Also smoked fish which includes Marlin, Salmon, Eel, and Tuna. Shellfish include Southern Glory Oysters, Mussels, Tua Tua Clams, Nelson Scallops, Pacific Oysters, the popular Bluff Oysters (when in season - and a NZ delicacy). Visit their site to appreciate their massive range of seafood products, with appetizing images. One can easily supply and create great seafood dishes for their motel/hotel and any food service industry with their excellent range of seafood products. Image of Bluff Oysters from Flickr.com.

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Deep Cove trading (http://www.deepcove.co.nz/)
Based in Christchurch to produce and export quality chilled and frozen seafood such as Red Cod, Hoki, Hake, Kahawai, Ling, Lemon Sole, Prawn, Orange Roughy, and many other fish species. They operate inshore fishing vessels and contract fisherman to produce their vast range of seafood.

Regal Salmon (http://www.regalsalmon.co.nz/)
Premium, quality, and flavorsome salmon distributors from the Marlborough Sounds in the South Island. There are a range of products, which are quick and easy to prepare: Fresh cuts (e.g. loins, stir fry, lemon pepper fillets, healthy steaks, and kebabs - flavors include tandoori, teriyaki, chili and lime, and more); Also cold smoked (low temperature) and wood roasted (high temperature) salmon fillets , slices, and nibbles, nicely packed including 50 g to 200g portion packs. Some are ideal for light finger foods, including the smoked salmon pastrami, salmon dips (natural, mixed spice and chili based flavors), and also salmon caviar. The site contains recipes, tips, nutritional information (e.g. benefits of Omega-3, proteins, vitamins, and minerals) and newsletters. Image of salmon on BBQ by lockstockb from SXC.

Clevedon Coast Oysters (http://www.clevedonoysters.com/)
Suppliers of quality fresh and frozen Oysters, as full and half shells and as Oyster meat packs, in various grades from standard to jumbo size. Oysters are grown in the Hauraki Gulf (Auckland), at Clevedon Coast, and Waiheke Island. Other products include prawns, Mussels, and Whitebait, with prices and ordering at their website.

Westpac Mussels (http://westpacmussels.com/)
Producer and supplier of premium grade green shell mussels farmed/harvested from clear healthy NZ waters. Natural and nutritional mussels to supply your motel or hotel for your guests to enjoy. Mussels are packed as frozen half shell in varying sizes, mussel meat, also live, and marinated in sweet brine. Supplier of NZ Pipis and Cockles. Visit Westpac's shellfish product page for detailed carton pack weights, sizes, counts, and bulk pack weights.

GARRA International (http://www.garrainternational.com/)
Seafood exporters (Mussels, Oysters, Lobsters, and Fish) in addition to meat, dairy, poultry, and frozen vegetables. Good quality range of seafood, meat, and vegetables to supply and stock any motel, hotel or general food service company. Image of "Ingredients for a meal by The Swedish from SXC.

NZ Online Seafood Exporters

NZ Meat Suppliers and Exporters

Quality Meat supply and distribution is plentiful in New Zealand, due to the abundance of beef and sheep farms, strict quality control and modernized process systems. Meat products are a major export product and a significant earner of foreign exchange, and important for employment, and associated industries in NZ. Hence quality meat is readily available for the motel, hotel, wholesale, retail and general hospitality industries. Whether if you require lamb, beef, pork, bacon, mutton, sausages, and chicken in bulk, cuts, or specialty packs, then their are many choices and companies to choose from. Image of Meat 2 by lusi from SXC.

There are a variety of meat suppliers from large manufacturers, exporters, medium to small distributors, wholesalers, specialists, each with distinctive branding, packing styles, product types, and marketing platforms. Beef and Lamb NZ are involved in marketing for the local market, and has useful information, such as nutrition, cooking tips, campaigns, retail, service, education, and many other resources. Also the Meat Industry Association (MIA), a trade organization representing processors, marketers, and exporters.They are involved industry wide, including for important policies, market, trade, economic, food safety, training, research, with affiliation to transport, packaging, shipping, road transport, technology and many other important sectors regarding the meat process chain.

Below are meat companies to contact, many which are flexible to suit order volumes, branding or labeling, preparation (e.g. chilled, frozen, cooked, small cuts, diced), meat type (e.g. shanks, ribs, loin) and other specific requirements to cater for your hotel, motel and related industries.

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Online Suppliers and Exporters of Meat in New Zealand

AFFCO (http://www.affco.co.nz/)
Major exporter of quality meat, and in business for over 100 years, networked to major food chains, restaurants, merchants, supermarkets, and related sectors in several countries. Many of the farmers that produce the meat (e.g. cattle, sheep, deer, lambs) are shareholders of AFFCO. Also supplies the domestic hotel and restaurant market for quality meat products.


GARRA International (http://www.garrainternational.com/)
Has a range of meat cuts (e.g. lamb, veal, mutton, with useful recipes), packed products (meat packs), dairy products (Gourmet cheese), Seafood (fish, mussels, lobster, Pacific oysters, from NZ, Australia, SE Asia, and South America), Poultry products, and Frozen vegetables. Image of meat variety by tellgraf from SXC.

National Meats NZ Limited (http://www.nationalmeats.co.nz/)
Meat products exporter from Taupo, NZ. They supply ready cooked entrees, intermediate meats, and packed raw or cooked meats. Lamb (Shanks, Rolls, Charlottes, Diced), Mutton, Beef (Blade Steaks, Ribs, Diced, and Roast with cooking options) and Veal. Various processes are undertaken for quality preparation. Very appetizing web site, with ideal motel and hotel roast meals, with their appealing food images and recipes.

Mountain River Venison (http://www.mountainrivervenison.co.nz/)
Producer and supplier of quality Venison meat, and being ISO9002 accredited with quality practices implemented from farming to delivery. Products include rib racks, stir fry, goulash diced, rack cutlets, shanks, rump, topside, shoulder steak, and more. Can suit customer needs, e.g. for meat cuts, packing, and other ideas.

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Canterbury Fresh (http://www.canterburyfresh.com/)
Shop online for a variety of lamb cuts, which the company delvers throughout New Zealand. Lamb Tenderloin, Lamb Hind Shank, and Lamb Rump are a few examples, and there are also value boxes from $100.

Canterbury Biltong (http://www.canterburybiltong.co.nz/)
Producers of seasoned Biltong, a South African traditional meat snack. Spices and seasonings are added to Biltong snacks such as garlic, chili, traditional, smoked, etc. Also available are other South African meat items - e.g. Biersticks and Boerewors. Perhaps visit the huge range of retail outlets listed on their web site.

Taylor Preston (http://www.taylorpreston.co.nz/)
Processor and exporter of meat including beef (e.g. shank, necks, chuck, blade, etc), lamb, sheep, and venison. Good image description for the many meat types, and various packaging methods (e.g. vacuum packed, layer, bulk pack options, and more).

Urban Food Distributors (http://www.ufd.co.nz/)
Provides delivery throughout New Zealand and Australia of quality chilled and frozen Beef, Lamb, Pork, and Venison meat.

Fresh Meats NZ (http://www.freshmeatsnz.co.nz/)
Quality meat supplier to New Zealand and worldwide hotels and restaurants, with strict quality programs to produce maximum tenderness and taste to enjoy.Products include lamb legs, shanks, loin, fillet, rumps, flaps, and more.

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Alliance Group Limited (http://www.alliance.co.nz/)
Producer and large NZ exporter of high quality meats - cattle, dear, sheep, lamb/mutton (NZ largest producer) , and veal, kin over 1000 products and exported to over 60 countries. Also produces other products - pelts, hides, wool, pharmaceuticals. Very informative stream lined web site, which includes recipes and cooking methods. Image of Roast Lunch By Ronny7362 from SXC.

Silver fern farms (http://www.ppcs.co.nz/)
NZ leading meat processor, exporter, and marketer, with about 20,000 farmer suppliers based on a farmer co-operative. Has markets in the UK, North America, Asia, Middle east, and Europe. Provides hundreds of products to different market segments, and can produce meat to customer packaging and labeling requirements. Involves a comprehensive quality system, leading to marketing of quality meats to customer satisfaction. Products include Beef, Lamb/Mutton, Veal, Goats, Veal, and a range of by-products (e.g. wool skins, pharmaceuticals, leather).

Bernard Mathews New Zealand (http://www.bernardmatthews.co.nz/)
Processor of value added lamb meat, e.g the lamb medallion based on a patented process, for customer thickness needs. Bernard Mathews NZ is also associated United Kingdom food company of the same name.

Lean Meats NZ (http://www.leanmeats.co.nz/)
Farmer owned company that exports quality chilled lamb and meat products worldwide, including the USA and Europe.

The Neat meat Company (http://www.neatmeat.com/)
Auckland based meat company that are suppliers of premium New Zealand meat. Best contact them for more information.

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Eurodell (http://www.eurodell.co.nz/company.htm)
Importers of fine foods that supply supermarkets, restaurants, motels, hotels and hospitality trade. Supplier of the Primo brand which includes traditional ham, bacon, and salami. Also other brands of European products are imported. Perhaps visit their product list at their web site.

Harrier Exports New Zealand (http://www.harrierexports.co.nz/)
Auckland based company that supply/export premium meat cuts (Lamb, Beef, Booby Veal, Venison, and Goat) and also seafood, poultry and other produce, serving regions such as the Pacific, Asia, Europe, and Africa.

Lanexco Ltd (http://www.lanexco.co.nz/)
Meat exporters/suppliers to various countries including USA, Canada, South Africa, Japan, China, and others. Chilled and frozen meat include beef, goat, mutton, bobby veal, and lamb. Image of steak by brokenarts from SXC.

Wallace Corporation (http://www.wallace.co.nz/)
A consolidation of several businesses, substantial upgrades, resulting as a significant exporter of Beef, Halal Beef, Sheep, Lamb, and Pigs to several international markets. Also processes quality chilled organic and naturally raised beef.

Jack Links (http://www.jacklinks.co.nz/)
Supplier of low fat, iron and protein rich Beef Snacks - Beef Jerky in different tastes (e.g. Original, BBQ, Teriyaki, pepper, Sweet and Hot). Also appealing and nutritional steak bars and salami type sticks. The packs would be ideal in a motel or hotel bar for a healthy snack.

Highford Marketing Group Ltd (http://www.highford.co.nz/products/meat.htm)
Specialist supplier and exporter of frozen and chilled quality beef, lamb, venison, and slaughtered halal certified sheep meat. Lamb and mutton can be supplied as portions, retail packs, cuts or whole carcass.

Meat Direct (http://www.meatdirect.co.nz/)
Online supplier of a wide range of meat types and products, of which some are nicely displayed on their home page. Hence can order Beef (e.g. Beef Schnitzel, Lean Beef Mince, Porterhouse, Blade, Eyefillet, Rump, and T- Bone Steaks, Patties, Topside Roast), Pork (e.g. Stirfry, Pork Schnitzel, Mince, Cutlets, Chops), BBQ Meat packs (Including Gourmet meat packs), Venison (e.g. Steaks, Mince, Sausages), Bacon (e.g. Shoulder, Hocks, etc), ham steaks, Sausages (e.g. Precooked, Pork, Crumbled, and many others), and Salami. Also a good range of Chicken products (including free range), and Christmas items: Turkey, Duck, Prawn, and Whitebait. Good structured web site to easily order almost any NZ meat products to stock a restaurant, or motel/hotel kitchen.

Branco's Sausage NZ (http://www.brancos.co.nz/)
Processor and supplier of prime grade, gourmet beef sausages with custom blend spices. Products include Beef Biltong, Boerewors, Continental Pork, and others.

Te Kainga Meat Company (http://www.tekainga.co.nz/)
Suppliers of quality organically farmed beef and fresh lamb, of which lean meat cuts can be purchased from their website. Meat cuts include BBQ lamb shoulder, diced lamb, French cutlets, Sirloin steak, Scotch fillet, beef mince, and more. Nice compact streamlined site with images.

Waima Hill Beef (http://www.organicbeef.co.nz/)
Suppliers of gourmet quality organic lean beef from Northland. This includes Demeter certified livestock from bio dynamic land utilization. Meat cuts can be purchased by downloading then emailing the order form in Microsoft Word or PDF files, or visiting a selection of listed shops. Products include Wiener Schnitzel, Lean Mince, Scotch Eye Fillet, Topside Mince, Sirloin Roast, Marinated Steak, and more.

NZ Meat Suppliers and Exporters