New to our “Better for you” range – Introducing Ch’i Herbal

We are excited to expand our “Better for You” drinks range by teaming up with our friends at Ch’i Herbal Drinks co. This fabulous brand launched in 1987, founder Gary Furniss had a vision of a sparkling herbal beverage with natural ingredients: a healthier alternative to the heavily sugared and artificially coloured and flavoured soft drinks of the time.
‘No nasties’ in their sparkling drinks, which are filled with handcrafted herbal extracts and delicious natural ingredients ranging from cardamom through to honey & grapefruit. What would be your favourite? Mine is the “Spiced Ginger” Sensational

***New Product Alert***

73 Citrus

The goodness of orange juice, but better. Sparkling Gisborne Orange Juice – sensational product that tastes exactly as if you have just squeezed it yourself.

Bringing together the best of nature and science, to give you a sparkling, fresh tasting, all round better for you beverage that is not only free of added sugar but, also packs a mighty immunity boosting punch with 1000mg of liposomal Vitamin C in every can.

Why Liposomal Vitamin C matters to your customers?

The really cool thing about liposomal technology is that it spends more time in your digestive tract, meaning you absorb twice the amount of Vitamin C. More immunity boosting and less vitamins down the drain! Perfect for winter!

Available in:
330ml can | Cartons of 12.

***SUPER SPECIAL*** Buy 1 and Get 1 Free on Glass Aloe Vera

The National Sales Manager has gone mad I tell you.

To our wholesale customers you can’t miss out on this one, get in quick before he comes to his senses and pulls the plug!!

Get hold of your area sales rep or give us a call on 0800 8636287

 

****Special**** Buy 3 cartons of Jerico Organic Soda and get the 4th free!!

To our valued wholesale customers, take advantage of this great offer, hot weather, thirsty customers and get your hands on this great deal while it lasts!

Not a wholesale customer? You should be! get in touch by ringing 0800 8636287 and we will get a rep and some samples around to you.

 

 

 

Introducing Jerico, our own Organic Soda

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Our dream has been to create our very own beverage range, we wanted a unique, healthy, on trend and a better for you drink, a 100% organic low in sugar soda.

Inspired by nature, three minds came together to create the Jerico Organic Soda range. Made from a blend of natural flavours these organic sodas are a light, refreshing and sparkling treat straight from nature.

Being up to 95% sugar free and made from local ingredients Jerico Organic Soda is a healthy option.  Available in three flavours it’s a great choice!

Jerico – Orange and Mango 94% Sugar Free

Jerico – Grapefruit and Lime 95% Sugar Free

Jerico – Watermelon and Pomegranate 95 % Sugar Free

 

Another Award for The Goodtime Pie Co. Hub Vegan Pies and Rolls

We always knew that the Hub Gourmet Vegan Pies and Rolls that we distribute exclusively for The Goodtime Pie Co. were damn good, and we were right. The Hub Café Vegan Sausage Roll has just won best sausage roll at The Vegan Sausage Awards 2021, organised by the New Zealand Vegan Society. The feedback we have received on the Hub Vegan Sausage Roll has been very positive. People are happy to have a snack sized option and are amazed that it does not contain meat, as the flavours, texture and pastry make it seem like you are eating a traditional sausage roll.

This is not the first time the Hub Vegan range has won awards from the New Zealand Vegan Society, as in 2020 the Hub Vegan Pepper Mushroom won Best Commercial Vegan Pie and the Hub Korma Vegetable Pie was runner up.

We think the secret behind the popularity of the Hub Vegan Pies and Rolls is that; they deliver the pie eating experience that all Kiwis love, there is a big range of flavours, and there is absolutely no compromise on the taste and texture of the fillings and the pastry is golden and flaky. This means

  • Vegans can confidently tuck in knowing it has the Vegan Certification
  • Vegetarians and Flexitarians can enjoy a plant-based pie or roll guilt free
  • Meat Eaters can be a bit adventurous and try something that tastes good.

We know that more and more Kiwis are looking to eat less meat, and we just love being at the forefront of distributing plant-based pie and roll options, that everyone can enjoy.

Check out our Hub Vegan Range here https://focusdistribution.co.nz/baked-goods/hub-vegan-gourmet-pies

If you want to stock award winning Vegan Pies and Rolls then, give us a call on  0800 8636 287 or email info@focusdistribution.co.nz

New Hub Gourmet Petite Pies – For Pie Lovers With Petite Appetites

We know people love our Hub Gourmet pies but at 220 gm they are a big eat for some. So, after getting numerous requests from our customers about this, we are pleased to launch the Hub Gourmet Petite 150 gm range. Now your customers who love pies but have a more petite appetite, can indulge their pie cravings. This range is also great when served with a salad for a value-add meal.

The Hub Petite range still uses the same great quality meat and vegetables, herbs and spices and perfect flaky pastry. They are available in 5 gourmet flavours.

Angus Beef Steak and Mozzarella– Cubes of steak cooked in a rich and hearty gravy topped with slices of gooey mozzarella

Creamy Butter Chicken– Succulent chicken pieces slow cooked in a creamy tomato gravy with popular and traditional Indian herbs and spices.

NZ Lamb, Kumara & Rosemary-Tender NZ Lamb and kumara simmered in a rich gravy with a hint of rosemary.

Thai Chicken Red Curry & Vegetables-Tender chicken, green beans and sweetcorn combined with an authentic Thai-style red curry and coconut cream sauce.

Winter Vegetable Medley & Bechamel Sauce– This is a pie suitable for vegetarians. It features a medley of kumara, potato, pumpkin, cauliflower, green beans & leeks combined with a creamy bechamel sauce and topped with tasty cheese.

To place your order  give us a call on 0800 8636 287 or click here https://focusdistribution.co.nz/contact-us/ we know your customers will love our Hub Gourmet Petite Range.

 

Goodtime Metro and Metro Mini Pies Now Have A 3 Star Health Rating

We know that kids and adults love the taste and comfort of a quality pie, but that it is desirable if they are eaten as part of an active lifestyle and well-balanced healthy diet.

The newly reformulated Metro Pie range fits the bill- it has been through a stringent testing process and has achieved the high standard 3 Star Health Rating, which is a well-recognised rating system that Kiwis know and trust.

There are 2 sizes available in the Metro range

  • The Metro 170-gm range is suited to older kids and adults who need fuel to keep them going during the day. This range is available in 5 favourite flavours of Mince and Vegetable, Mince and Cheese, Steak and Cheese, Chicken and Vegetables and Potato Top.
  • The Mini Metro range is 130 gms and is an easy to manage size and shape suited to younger kids with lower energy needs and smaller appetites. You can tempt the younger kids with popular Mince and Cheese and Mince and Vegetable flavours.

The Goodtime Pie Co. spent many months developing this range so that it still tastes like a pie should- full of flavour, delicious fillings and flaky pastry. They did it by

  • Using lean beef and chicken which is an important source of protein and iron
  • Using healthy fats essential for energy, and less unhealthy saturated fats.
  • Reducing the sodium and sugar
  • Reducing the kj per 100 gm which helps balance overall energy intake but still provides energy for active growing tweens and teens.
  • Upping the amount of vegetables, legumes, fruit and soy to increase Dietary Fibre. Each pie contains at least 10% vegetables and fruit to help support 5+ a day fruit and vegetables.
  • Being a bit sneaky and pureeing the veges to hide them so that kids are eating healthy without knowing it.

 

So, if you are interested in Helping Everyone Choose Healthier Food Options the Metro range is ideal – it is “The Tasty Pie That’s Better 4 U”

So, don’t delay give us a call on 0800 8636 287 or click here https://focusdistribution.co.nz/contact-us/ to get this fantastic range into your school tuck shop or café.

 

Hub Gourmet Pies and Rolls are now Vegan Certified

We have great news for stockists and lovers of our Hub Gourmet Vegan Pies and Rolls- they now feature The Vegan Society of Aotearoa New Zealand Vegan Certification prominently on the packs. This means your customers can have 100% confidence that they are the real deal.

What’s Involved in Gaining the Vegan Certification?

The Vegan Certified programme is administered by the NZ Vegetarian Society, in collaboration with the Vegan Society of Aotearoa New Zealand. The Vegan Certified trademark helps consumers to easily identify vegan products from reputable manufactures.

In order to be granted the Vegan Certified Trade Mark the manufacturer The Goodtime Pie Co has to guarantee that all Hub Gourmet Vegan Pies and  Rolls are

Free from animal-derived ingredients: This means they cannot contain, consist of, or have been produced with the aid of products consisting of or created from, any part of a living or dead animal, or any substance that has originated from an animal.

That no cross-contamination during production: This means if the same production line is shared with non-vegan products/ ingredients, thorough cleaning must be carried out before vegan production commences. This extends to all associated machinery, equipment, utensils, surfaces and clothing, which must remain free from non- vegan products/ingredients before vegan products are touched, prepared, produced or packaged. Clear procedures must be in place to ensure correct packaging is used and errors do not occur.

Free from genetically modified ingredients or products containing genetically modified ingredients.

There are 4 tempting flavours in the Hub Gourmet Vegan Pie Range they are:  Spicy Mexican, Korma Vegetable, Kumara and Cashew and the new Chana Masala.  A recent innovative addition to the range is the Café Vegan Sausage Roll

   

So don’t delay give us a call on 0800 8636 287 or click here https://focusdistribution.co.nz/contact-us/ to find out how to get your hands on this fantastic range.

Dellos Aloe Vera Juice Now Available in 290 ml Glass Bottles

Dellos Aloe Vera Juice is a well-known, popular healthy drink in New Zealand as it is excellent for rehydrating the body. Everybody, young and old loves the refreshing taste and real aloe pieces contained in the juice.

We are excited to let everyone know that we have added to the range by launching 4 of the most popular flavours in 290 ml glass bottles.

The 3  flavours – Original, Pomegranate and Mango have landed now with Blueberry arriving soon. The 290 ml glass bottles suit those who love Dellos Aloe Vera Juice and like their drinks in glass as it can be recycled- so it is a win win for retailers and the consumer

The bottles look rather classy and we reckon they will be a hit over summer with those who have a thirst to quench. Don’t miss out on this big opportunity -Call us on 0800 8636 287 or click here  https://focusdistribution.co.nz/contact-us/ to stock up your chiller.