Partners

Businesses helping share the love of Kiwi food and drink

  • Magazine cover featuring a Christmas dessert with whipped cream, caramel, and nuts, with gold and white text.

    dish

    dish is renowned for their dedication to showcasing achievable culinary excellence and bring their expertise, passion and reach to the Awards. Together, we highlight the stories and achievements of Aotearoa’s outstanding food producers, and foster a deeper appreciation for local, sustainable, and high-quality food and non-alcoholic drinks.

  • Advertisement for Leefield Station wine featuring a wine bottle, a woman working in a vineyard, and wine-themed text.

    Leefield Station

    Leefield Station wines celebrate the history of the iconic Waihopai Valley sheep and beef station. Purchased in 2012 by Marisco Vineyards, the team were inspired to go back to the beginning with their winemaking. Defined by authenticity, these wines embody the rustic charm and vibrant flavours of Marlborough.

  • White BYD Sealion 6 SUV parked on street against a gray wall, with promotional text advertising the vehicle as New Zealand's award-winning hybrid marvel, and badges indicating award recognitions.

    BYD

    With cutting-edge technology and an array of features, the BYD SEAL promises an extraordinary driving experience that is safe and comfortable. The BYD SEAL is available in three model variants – Dynamic, Premium and the impressive range topper, the Performance AWD model

  • Bartender serving beer to customer at bar with illuminated taps and bottles in background.

    Emerson's

    ‘Dunedin born and brewed’ Emerson’s Brewery was established in 1992 by Richard Emerson and opened its taproom doors to Dunedinites in 2014. Emerson’s Brewery sponsors the Dairy Category for the Outstanding Food Producer Awards.

  • A modern grocery store named 'Farro' with a black exterior and a large sign with the store name and logo. People are shopping inside, and cart handles are visible outside the entrance. There are trees and parked cars around the store.

    Farro

    Farro is passionate about ingredients produced in New Zealand. Since 2006 they have championed artisan producers. Farro inspires passionate food lovers, allows them to indulge in tastes, talk food, find something new or revisit old favourites.

  • Person working at a cluttered desk with a computer monitor displaying a recipe for free range eggs, surrounded by papers, a telephone, and office supplies.

    Label & Litho

    Label & Litho offer world-class digital printing presses and state-of-the-art finishing lines. Along with their commitment to producing awesome labels they are committed to environmental sustainability are Enviro-mark Gold accredited.

  • A smiling older woman with short, white hair, wearing a beige blouse, stands against a colorful abstract background with pink and purple shapes. The image is promotional for a radio show called 'Feel Good Days,' hosted by Lorna Riley, airing weekdays from 9 AM to 3 PM on iHeartRadio.

    Coast FM

    Coast is your feel good soundtrack throughout the day. Music you know and love to sing along to! The ultimate musical escape from the daily grind. Coast’s day show host Lorna Riley is one of the judges at the Outstanding Food Producer Awards.

  • Cover of FMCG Business magazine featuring colorful candy snack packages, including Duos Gummy Rings, Duos Two Headed Snakes, and Sherbet Mix, with green background and various text details.

    FMCG Business

    New Zealand's largest FMCG audience with more than 32,000 key FMCG decision-makers, purchasers and influencers. FMCG Business is available as a magazine, online and website or follow their news on social media.

  • A man with tattoos on his arms sitting in a boat on a lake, holding a fish caught in fishing nets filled with other fish, under a cloudy sky.

    Seafood New Zealand

    New Zealand's seafood industry plays a key role in the country's economy, contributing around $2 billion in export dollars and employing more than 10,000 staff. The industry has a strong commitment to quality, sustainability and the environment.

  • A woman using an oven mitt to remove a tray of roasted vegetables from an oven, with some cooked food visible inside. The oven is branded NEFF, and the woman is smiling, wearing a colorful, patterned blouse.

    NEFF

    NEFF New Zealand offers a range of innovative kitchen appliances, including ovens, cooktops, and dishwashers. Known for their Slide & Hide® oven door, NEFF combines functionality with style. Their products are designed to inspire creativity in the kitchen and fit seamlessly into any home

  • Two women in lab coats, hair nets, and masks working in a laboratory, measuring a substance with a spoon.

    New Zealand Food Innovation Network

    The NZ Food Innovation Network provides state-of-the-art facilities, expert advice, and support to help food producers innovate and grow. Whether you’re looking to develop new products, scale up production, or access new markets, their team is here to assist you every step of the way.