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Clevedon Strawberries: A Taste of Spring’s Finest, Now Available Through The Produce Company

Spring has officially arrived, and with it comes one of the season’s most anticipated delights: Clevedon strawberries. Grown in the lush, fertile soils of Clevedon, these premium strawberries are now in season and available through The Produce Company.

Sip, Savour, Celebrate: Explore Our Curated Wine List with Red + White Cellar

Discover The Produce Company’s curated wine collection in partnership with Red + White Cellar. Featuring 20 premium wines from New Zealand and abroad. Perfect for hospitality professionals seeking quality, variety, and expert service.

Elevate Your Menu with Wild Venison from Premium Game

Looking to add a premium, sustainable protein to your foodservice offering? Wild Venison from Premium Game, available through The Produce Company, delivers unmatched flavour, versatility, and ethical sourcing—perfect for chefs who demand excellence.

Turning Up the Heat: Wicked Hots Chillies Available Through The Produce Company

The Produce Company is proud to bring the fire to your kitchen with a sizzling addition to our spring/summer lineup — Wicked Hots, New Zealand’s premier grower of fresh & chemical-free chillies.

Christmas Hams for Foodservice: Colonial Bacon & Freedom Farms | The Produce Company

Looking for premium Christmas hams? The Produce Company is proud to offer whole and half champagne hams from trusted local producers — Colonial Bacon and Freedom Farms.

Trusted Artisan Meats for NZ Kitchens: Meet Magills, Our Premium Supplier

From Te Awamutu to Top Kitchens: Discover the Story Behind Vandy’s Streaky Bacon Traditionally dry cured and double Manuka smoked, Vandy’s Streaky Bacon from Magills is a chef’s favourite for good reason. Dive into the story of one of NZ’s oldest family-owned butchers and why their artisan bacon belongs in every professional kitchen.

Your Favourite Fries: Balle Farms & Mr Chips Foodservice Range

If you’re in the foodservice game - whether you run a café, restaurant, or catering kitchen — you know how important it is to have reliable, tasty sides that customers love. That’s where Balle Farms and Mr Chips come in. Locally grown, seriously good, and built for busy Kiwi kitchens.

1907 Water: A Local Masterpiece for New Zealand’s Foodservice Industry

In the competitive world of foodservice, standing out means offering products that not only taste exceptional but also tell a story. That’s exactly what 1907 Still and Sparkling Water delivers — a premium, New Zealand-made beverage that’s as refreshing in flavour as it is in philosophy.

Sip Sustainably: Why Citizen Soda Is the Smart Choice for Foodservice

At The Produce Company, we’re proud to distribute Citizen Soda—a bold, refreshing beverage range that’s as good for your customers as it is for the planet. Crafted in New Zealand from rescued fruit, Citizen Soda is redefining what it means to drink responsibly, and it’s quickly becoming a favourite among chefs, caterers, and hospitality professionals across the country.

5 Key Efficiencies of Using Prepared Fruit and Vegetables in Commercial Kitchens

Discover how prepared fruit and vegetables can boost kitchen efficiency, reduce waste, and improve consistency for cafés, hotels, restaurants, and caterers. Learn more from The Produce Company.