Sustainability Heroes

Hōhepa Hawke’s Bay is BYD New Zealand Sustainability Champion 2025 recognising its outstanding commitment to environmental and social sustainability. Outstanding Food Producer Awards Sustainability Judges, Emily King and Fiona Stephenson praised Hōhepa Hawke’s Bay saying sustainability is a core pillar of every activity.

Salty River Farm collected two Gold Medals in 2025. Of Salty River Farm, Miner's Lettuce and Rocket, the judges said; ‘Wonderful product. Juicy and crunchy. Great combo of flavours’, and of Salty River Farm, Mixed Leaf Salad they waxed lyrical saying; ‘Unbelievable product. Resembles what you'd pick from your own garden’.

Beloved Kiwi brand, Pic's Peanut Butter, has sustainability woven into its very DNA. Founded by Pic Picot, the company has grown from a small operation in a family garage to a renowned name in the world of peanut butter, while maintaining a steadfast commitment to the environment and community.

In Northern Coromandel, Woodland’s Organic Honey stands as a beacon of sustainable business practices. This 100% family-owned and operated enterprise embodies a "from hive to home" ethos, with every jar of their certified organic manuka honey produced, harvested, extracted, packed, and labelled by hand.

Set between the mountains and the coast, Omata’s thriving Roebuck Farm is named after the family of its owners, Jodi Roebuck and Tanya Mercer. Their commitment to small-scale intensive market gardening and their generous mentorship of other growers makes them true Sustainability Heroes

Charlies Gelato from Matakana has an unwavering commitment to community, local sourcing and environmental initiatives, all while providing outstanding, handmade gelato and fostering a positive work environment - and that’s why we reckon its a Sustainability Hero!

For more than a century the Vosper family's commitment to sustainability and ethical farming has been at the forefront of their business.

Since its 1978 foundation in Hawke’s Bay, Chantal Organics has been driven by leaving a light footprint.

West Otago farming business Meat With Us, was among the top-scoring entries assessed by the specialist sustainability judges in 2024.

BYD Auto New Zealand 2024 Sustainability Finalist Hunt & Gather Bee Co started in Raglan with 16 hives and ute on their mission to make a difference and showcase honey varieties.

BYD Auto New Zealand 2024 Sustainability Champion Hamlin Road Farm is a second-time winner; it was Sustainability Champion in 2021.

In 2024 The West Coast Pie Company was a Sustainability Champion finalist, chosen for myriad of social and environmental initiatives.

From its beginning in 2014 Raglan Food Co has focused on plant-based products which leave a minimal footprint.

2022 Sustainability Champions Bostock Brothers were also 2020 Outstanding NZ Food Producer Supreme Champion and Paddock Champion.