Sustainability Heroes

Outstanding food producers looking after us and our environment

  • 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

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • CHANTAL ORGANICS

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

  • MEAT WITH US

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

  • 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.

  • HAMLIN ROAD FARM

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

  • 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.

  • RAGLAN FOOD CO

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

  • BOSTOCK BROTHERS

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