BYD Sustainability Hero

Celebrating Outstanding New Zealand food & drink producers who are leading the way in environmental responsibility and sustainable business practises.

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Woodland’s Honey

In the picturesque Northern Coromandel, Woodland’s Organic Honey stands as a beacon of sustainable business practices. This 100% family-owned and operated business is built on a "from hive to home" ethos.

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Tora Collective

When it comes to protecting our oceans, Wairarapa-based Tora Collective doesn’t just participate in the conversation - they lead it from the sea floor up.

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Hōhepa Hawke’s Bay

Hōhepa Hawke’s Bay is BYD New Zealand Sustainability Champion in 2026 - the second year in a row the producer has been awarded this coveted accolade.

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Akaroa King Salmon

In 2024, Akaroa Salmon became the first salmon farmer in the southern hemisphere to join the Blue Impact feed programme, which focuses on circular and regenerative feed inputs.

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Leefield Station

As a leading Outstanding Food Producer Awards partner, Leefield Station doesn't just support sustainability—it lives it. Explore how its 2,200-hectare Waihopai Valley vineyard and farm is leading the charge as a true Sustainability Hero.

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Waitangi Seafoods

The secret to the flavour of the 2025 Seafood New Zealand Seafood Champion Waitangi Seafoods, Blue Cod Fillets could be their respect for the environment. Their Blue Cod Fillets are celebrated for exceptional freshness, flake quality and flavour; recognition which is testament to the quality of the product and to the sustainability practices that underpin every part of Waitangi Seafoods’ operations.

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Augustines of Central

A multi-year medal winner and our 2021 Emerging Business Champion, Augustines of Central isn't just creating outstanding preserves—they're setting a new standard for sustainable enterprise. Built on family values and respect for the land, this Portobello-based business is a true Sustainability Hero.

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The Good Oil

In 2025, Pure Oil New Zealand Limited secured two Outstanding Food Producer Awards Gold Medals for their products. The Good Oil, Extra Virgin High Oleic Sunflower Oil was praised by judges for its taste with hints of corn and broccoli with a nutty finish. The Good Oil, Extra Virgin Rapeseed Oil, impressed judges with its mouth-coating texture and nutty flavour.

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TranzAlpine Organics

In the heart of North Canterbury, where rugged landscapes meet resilient communities, TranzAlpine Organics Limited has quietly built a legacy of sustainability that spans generations. As they celebrate their 115th anniversary, this pioneering organic honey producer is not only honouring tradition but redefining what it means to be a responsible food business in Aotearoa.

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Baron Hasselhoff’s

Baron Hasselhoff’s might be a small team in Wellington, but their commitment to the planet and its people is nothing short of legendary.

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Southern Clams

For Southern Clams, stewardship isn’t just a corporate policy; it’s a deep-rooted ethos that begins in the waters of Blueskin Bay and extends into the heart of the Dunedin community.

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Matangi

Outstanding Food Producer Awards 2025 Leefield Estate Supreme Champion, Matangi, is a testament to the fact that world-class quality and sustainable farming can be one and the same.

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