Vegemite, a New Zealand household favourite, will be distributed by Hutchinsons from the beginning of July.
“We are delighted to be appointed the New Zealand representative for Vegemite and other brands recently acquired by Bega Cheese Limited in Australia,” said Hutchinsons General Manager, Ron Curteis. “Vegemite will remain the same great tasting spread and Hutchinsons looks forward to continuing its success in the New Zealand market place.”
Hutchinsons has a long and proud tradition as supermarket brand custodians and is honoured to welcome these iconic brands, which also includes Kraft The Good Nut Peanut Butter, Kraft Easy Mac and Dairylea Cream Cheese Spreads, further strengthening Hutchinsons brand portfolio across supermarket aisles.
“At Hutchinsons we are focused on bringing products and brands to market so that New Zealanders can regularly enjoy some of the world’s finest food brands,” said Ron. “We are trusted partners for brands from all around the world including Castello cheeses, McVities, The Laughing Cow, Lurpak Butter, Tilda Rice, Paul Newman’s Dressings and OXO, just to name a few.”
Formal handover of the products to Hutchinsons took place on 30th June 2017 and Hutchinsons is taking orders from Monday 3rd July.
About Hutchinsons
Hutchinsons Ltd are importers of the finest food and specialty cheese from around the world. Founded in 1914, Hutchinson’s is a company dedicated to serving the New Zealand Food Industry. With an exceptional stable of the finest imported food and cheese brands, Hutchinsons is one of New Zealand’s leading independent grocery importers and a full service solution for brand owners across the globe wanting to market their products in New Zealand. Their brand portfolio spans most food categories in the retail trade, including: Biscuits, Cheese, Snacking, Salad Dressings, Stocks, Noodles, Sauces, Spreads and more.
