WHAT TO STOCK – LONG WEEKEND

Here are our top five products to stock in the trending LONG WEEKEND category. For more information and insights see our latest issue of Supermarket News Magazine.

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Ghiotti’s Gorgonzola cheese is incredibly versatile for use in a range of dishes.

Gorgonzola Piccante PDO is sliceable with a fudgy texture and is a beautiful table cheese that will convert even non-blue cheese eaters into fans. Divine paired with figs and pears or in your favourite salad, or try it the Italian way – alone on a plate drizzled with honey.

Almost spreadable, Gorgonzola Dolce PDO is supple and luxurious with an unmistakable tangy creaminess. Enjoy as a table cheese, spread thickly on a piece of baguette, or in your favourite salad dressing, pizza topping or pasta.

European Foods are committed to presenting only the best authentic and top quality food products, carefully selected from across Europe to bring innovation and flavour to New Zealand.

For more information visit www.ghiotti.co.nz or phone 09 551 7410.


On the small side of boutique, Spade Oak Vineyard sits in the Poverty Bay flats, Gisborne. Following Steve’s lifelong passion for wine, they developed the Spade Oak label. Home to the Voysey family, Spade Oak grows a number of lesser-known varieties from St Laurent to Petit Manseng, but Chardonnay and Pinot Gris are their strengths.

Steve is the man who crafts it all – from running the vineyard to making the wine. His wealth of winemaking experience shows in the pure drinkability of their wines. In a changing world Spade Oak is about keeping it real, a direct link from the grapes in the ground to the wine in the bottle. That is what gives them the confidence to put their name on the label.

For more information visit www.spadeoak.co.nz or contact Eileen on info@spadeoak.co.nz.


Macy and Tailor’s product is a shelf stand out in the category that consumers associate with premium quality and a delicious product. This is reflected in the clean, well-designed packaging, and the communications that engage consumers with the brand.

Family owned and operated, Macy & Tailor products are free of preservatives and are non-GMO.

Macy and Tailor are cute, quirky and humorous but takes quality seriously. The brand name is emotive, catering to a niche market of people who enjoy purchasing products that are tailored to their everyday needs and those who want healthy natural products. The Macy & Tailor customer base is made up of people who want the benefits of something natural and enjoy that the brand doesn’t take itself too seriously, it is approachable fun and friendly.

With wildly delicious variants like Pressed Pretzels in Salt and Pizza flavours and Vege Crisps in Beetroot, Carrot & Parsnip, and Carrot Beetroot & Parsnip consumers will relish the taste of real, honest snacks.

Products are available in 12 packets per carton. For more information contact, hello@macyandtailor.com or AFM Group on 0800 100 307 or visit www.macyandtailor.com.


Treat your customers with Christmas luxuries that not only taste delicious but look good enough to serve up to their guests over the holiday season. Van Diermen Cream Profiteroles and Eclairs are the solution.

The Van Diermen range boasts Chocolate Dipped Profiteroles, Vanilla Cream Profiteroles, Custard Filled Eclairs, Salted Caramel Profiteroles and Gluten Free Vanilla Cream Profiteroles. The full product range is now available in leading supermarkets New Zealand wide!

The Salted Caramel and Gluten Free Profiteroles are a new addition to the outstanding range. These two flavours were developed to meet the demand of the current foodie trends and dietary requirements ever present in the market place.

If you would like further information on ranging please contact Ice-Land Group, 0800 423 626 |   info@ice-land.co.nz


RJ’s was established in 1995 by Roger Halliwell. Roger ran this business with his son Regan for 20 years, before selling the business to Tony Quinn. During this time RJ’s have been manufacturing world-leading licorice products out of their plant in Levin. RJ’s licorice will leave consumers wanting more from their amazing allsorts and licorice treats. RJ’s Licorice is serious about licorice, and that’s why they are the world’s finest licorice maker. Their latest confectionery creation contains licorice strawberry centre, coated in creamy chocolate and covered in a candy-coated shell.

For more information visit www.rjslicorice.co.nz or phone 06 366 0270.