Sustainability Heroes
Outstanding food producers looking after us and our environment
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ROEBUCK FARM
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
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CHARLIES GELATO
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!
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JERSEY GIRL ORGANICS
For more than a century the Vosper family's commitment to sustainability and ethical farming has been at the forefront of their business.
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CHANTAL ORGANICS
Since its 1978 foundation in Hawke’s Bay, Chantal Organics has been driven by leaving a light footprint.
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MEAT WITH US
West Otago farming business Meat With Us, was among the top-scoring entries assessed by the specialist sustainability judges in 2024.
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HUNT & GATHER BEE CO
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.
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HAMLIN ROAD FARM
BYD Auto New Zealand 2024 Sustainability Champion Hamlin Road Farm is a second-time winner; it was Sustainability Champion in 2021.
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THE WEST COAST PIE COMPANY
In 2024 The West Coast Pie Company was a Sustainability Champion finalist, chosen for myriad of social and environmental initiatives.
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RAGLAN FOOD CO
From its beginning in 2014 Raglan Food Co has focused on plant-based products which leave a minimal footprint.
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BOSTOCK BROTHERS
2022 Sustainability Champions Bostock Brothers were also 2020 Outstanding NZ Food Producer Supreme Champion and Paddock Champion.