Taste the Difference
Proudly grown in New Zealand, look for the NZ Grown label and taste the difference with our Wattie’s NZ Grown fruits and veges. Read our passionate growers stories below.
NZ Grown Black Doris Plums
Proudly grown in the sunny Hawke’s Bay by our passionate plum growers - Mike and Julie Russell. Look for the NZ Grown label and taste the difference!
Third generation peach growers
Proudly grown in the sunny Hawke’s Bay by generations of the Burbury family – our passionate growers. Look for the NZ Grown label and taste the difference!
Farming is in the blood
Taste the difference with Wattie’s tomatoes, proudly grown in Hawke’s Bay by the Apatu family. Look for the NZ Grown label on pack.
Wattie’s NZ Grown Beetroot
Nothing beats the great taste and colour of Wattie’s Beetroot. Proudly grown in Hawke’s Bay by a team of passionate growers. And with experts such as Hayden behind every single slice, dice and wedge!
Pea Perfection in Canterbury
To say we are passionate about peas in Canterbury is an understatement. Peas are the cornerstone of the Wattie’s frozen business in the South Island. Our Wattie’s Agronomists Simon, Nigel, Phil and Anthony live and breathe these pods of perfection everyday working to help bring peas to Kiwis all year round. Just look for the NZ Grown label on pack!
Sweet as corn!
Taste the difference with Wattie’s Corn, proudly grown in Hawke’s Bay by our passionate growers. Look for the NZ Grown label on pack.
Boysenberries in the Family’s Blood
Taste the difference with Wattie’s Boysenberries, proudly grown in the Hawke’s Bay by Craig and Lani Julian, our passionate growers. Look for the NZ Grown label on pack.
Bumblebees Working Hard in Hastings
It takes a lot of hard work, passion and knowledge to get the best tasting produce in Wattie’s Black Doris Plums. But it’s also thanks to the humble bumblebee who work hard to pollinate the plum trees on Mike and Julie Russell’s orchard in Hastings, and six other properties where these trials are now in the third year of a six year pan industry project managed by Plant and Food Research in Ruakura. Find out more
Proudly Growing Perfect Peaches
We reckon less is more when it comes to growing the ideal peach. Read more about how our growers “thin” our peach crops in December each year.
Look for the NZ Grown label and Taste the Difference with Wattie’s NZ Grown fruit & veges.
Delicious recipes using Wattie’s peaches
Juicy Wattie’s peaches are perfect for desserts and baking. Click here to check out our delicious recipes.