Healthy & sweet with G&S Foods Picturesque Canvastown in Marlborough began as a gold rush settlement in the 1860s, but it’s a di erent kind of gold being worked there today in an innovative factory that’s adding value to premiumNew Zealand honey. Home to G&S Foods, the risk management certi ied (RMP) plant is a thriving honey and fruit drying enterprise, producing soothingly sweet honey and fruit lozenges, honey powder, honey crystals and co-dried fruit powders. G&S Foods was founded in 2010 by brothers Neil and Gordon Boyd, whose vision was to preserve honey’s inherent goodness through a patented drying process. “We are honey drying specialists,” explains Sharleen McIsaac, sales and marketing director for G&S Foods. “Everything we make is of exceptional quality, with all the honey powders, crystals and lozenges retaining their essential goodness and o ering a delicious alternative sweetener.” For those wanting to elevate their brand with natural sweetness, G&S Foods is the ideal choice. Their honey powders are used to enhance all sorts of products from Vitamin C tablets and milk powder to hamburgers, breakfast cereals and energy bars. Their granular honey crystal product adds delectable crunch, texture and taste to products like chocolate. G&S Foods specialise in contract manufacturing honey and fruit lozenges, which are packed into foil trays and individual foil pillow packs for esteemed private brand customers in New Zealand and beyond. Many di erent lavours are available and customers are also free to request unique custom options. In this space, G&S Foods works alongside some of New Zealand’s leading honey producers, such as mānuka honey luminary The True Honey Co. “We have been dealing with The True Honey Co. since 2020 and have been contracted to manufacture value added honey lozenges using honey supplied by them. This has involved detailed new product development with their professional team, with rewarding results as their markets have grown.” G&S Foods employs a small team of 10, who mostly live in Canvastown and the Wakamarina Valley. With a strong production and work history, the company pays the living wage and above and provides specialist training in-house. From their factory in tranquil Canvastown, G&S Foods is equipped to produce, pack and deliver to world markets. The company is export registered and FDA approved and can source all New Zealand honey varietals for drying, as well as assist with export logistics. Last year, G&S Foods took part in the China International Import Expo (CIIE), exhibiting under the umbrella of the New Zealand Chamber of Commerce and the China Chamber of Commerce in New Zealand. Held at the Shanghai National Exhibition and Convention Centre in November 2023, it featured exhibitions from multiple countries and businesses as well as the Hongqiao International Economic and Trade Forum. “This premier event o ered a remarkable platform for us to showcase our products and services to a vast audience of potential buyers and partners across China and the world.” It has paved the way to a busy year for G&S Foods, as it ills new orders from China while continuing to provide exceptional quality to many longstanding, loyal customers. g&s foods Experience the exceptional flavour of G&S Foods bulk honey powder and crystals, dried and crafted exclusively from 100% New Zealand honey. Let us bring your brand to life with our exceptional contract manufacturing capabilities! g&s foods: leading experts in NZ honey drying 03 574 2500 sales@gsfoods.nz www.gsfoods.co.nz 15 Greig Lane, Canvastown, 7178
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