Partners & Distributors
Our preferred distribution and supply partners are listed below. They are all selected on the merits of their products and services and the integrity of their business operation. We regularly assess the quality of our suppliers, studying their processes and ensuring the products provided are safe, fresh and represent the best quality available.
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Angus MeatsAngus Meats is a retail and wholesale family business in operation for the past 31 years. The company processes mainly the Angus breed of cattle in its own Canterbury-based factory. All stock is naturally bred and fed, and meat naturally aged. Contact: Jonathan Connolly Tel: 03 355 7372 |
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Bowmont Meats – Preferred Supplier Southland/OtagoEstablished in the 1930’s, ‘Where quality counts’ is the Bowmont motto and every piece of meat that leaves the factory is guaranteed. Hereford Prime is the only beef Bowmonts process. The Hereford Prime brand is only placed on beef which meets strict quality criteria of pH, meat and fat colour, rib eye area, quality and marbling. Contact: Stephen Flynn or Brent Crossan Ph: 03 216 4721 |
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Euro FoodsEuro Foods supplies dry, chilled and frozen foods to Christchurch, North and South Canterbury, Banks Peninsula and the Mackenzie Country. Its extensive range of frozen products include fries, vegetables, tuna, prawns, mini spring rolls, blue cod and hoki. Euro Foods offers complete logistics management, from overseas procurement through to warehouse management and delivery. Contact: Philip Malcolm Tel: 03 344 6418 |
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Fraser Macandrew RyanFMR is the largest New Zealand-owned, independent insurance broking firm, specialising in providing high-quality risk advisory and insurance broking to organisations, with significant experience in providing advice to large scale retail operations. It is able to offer affordable premiums through the buying power of Trents and Foodstuffs South Island Ltd. Contact: South of Waitaki River - Mark Fraser Tel: 03 470 3264 Contact: North of Waitaki River - Sean Lysaght Tel: 03 378 3433 |
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Fresh ConnectionFounded in 1993, Fresh Connection Ltd is a private company specialising in the distribution of food products to the food service industry throughout New Zealand. It is able to offer the resources and buying power of a national network while delivering a “hands on” personal service to every client. Freshness and quality of its produce are assured with a full money-back guarantee. Contact: Norm Pirie 027 493 8581 |
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Glacier Chilled FoodsGlacier Chilled Foods has been a purveyor of leading brands of chilled, frozen and dry foods since 1975. A privately-owned, family business, it prides itself on delivering a total food service to supermarkets, dairies, service stations, hotels, cafés, bars, rest homes, takeaways, restaurants, sports clubs, hospitals and institutions in Blenheim, Nelson and on the West Coast. Contact: Merv Randle Tel:03 548 5056 |
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South City FoodsTwo generations of the Cade family work in family-owned and operated South City Foods, which began distributing a limited range of Talley’s and Anchor products, and Caroline chickens, in 1980. Following strong growth, the company now offers a full food distribution service to the entire province of Southland, from Milford Sound and Te Anau to Stewart Island. Contact: Michael Cade Tel: 03 218 8017 |
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SubzeroDunedin-based Subzero services the greater Dunedin area with deliveries of frozen and chilled food products. A brand-new company started by local man Neville Ward in conjuction with the experienced team from South City Foods, Subzero aims to offer the highest level of service and a cost-effective range. Contact: Neville Ward Tel: 03 456 2204 |
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Terrace DistributorsAnother independently-owned and operated southern business, Terrace Distributors originated in Alexandra in 1969. The company’s trucks, distinctively branded with scenic images of the area, distribute chilled and frozen foods throughout Central Otago and the Southern Lakes District, reaching Te Anau, the Mackenzie Country and Haast. Terrace Distributors also operates a depot in Queenstown. Alexandra contact: Ray Carey Tel:03 448 8110 |
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Total Food SolutionsTotal Food Solutions has been operating under current owners, Paul and Faye Johnstone for the past 7 years and are strongly focussed on the North Canterbury region. Their ability to offer a one stop shop has been enhanced recently by their partnership with Trents Wholesale Limited in becoming a Trents Chilled and Frozen distributor. This means they now supply everything from fresh poultry, meat, seafood and baked goods to fresh and prepared vegetables and dairy products. They also offer a freight service from Christchurch for any products customers may source directly and endeavour to facilitate any special delivery requirements. All accounts are charged through Trents and if you are already a Trents customer, you need do nothing more! Phone Orders: 0800 622 4477 |
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Underground CoffeeUnderground Coffee sells only 100% Fair Trade organic coffee nationwide. It has more than ten years’ experience at roasting, selling and marketing its award-winning blends of coffee at every level of the wholesale and retail coffee and café industry. Wholesale customers enjoy the benefit of the strong Underground brand. Contact: Pete Davies Tel: 03 982 8397 |
