New Zealand’s fruit and vegetable processing industry is experiencing robust export growth, driven by increasing global demand for high-quality, sustainably produced goods. The market is particularly strong in regions such as Asia, where consumers are seeking premium, fresh-frozen, and organic products.
Reid Produce Co. exports a wide variety of high-quality fruit and vegetable products from New Zealand, including fresh-frozen vegetables, fruit and vegetable purees, and processed vegetables and fruit, including diced, sliced, peeled and grated options.
We offer a range of packaging solutions designed to preserve the freshness and quality of our processed frozen fruit and vegetable products during transit and storage. Options include drums or 10 kg cardboard boxes, shipped in a 20- or 40-foot reefer container.
Reid Produce Co. employs advanced freezing techniques, including individual quick freezing (IQF) or block frozen, to ensure that our prepared produce maintains its nutritional value, texture, and flavour. Our state-of-the-art freezing facilities in New Zealand are equipped to handle a variety of fruit and vegetable products, ensuring they reach international markets in prime condition.
Reid Produce Co. has longstanding relationships with a large network of growers and producers throughout New Zealand’s prime growing regions. Where possible, we source our produce from within New Zealand although certain tropical fruits can be imported, depending on customer needs.
Yes, Reid Produce Co. currently holds certification to produce organic product for local and United States markets
Our vegetable and fruit products are sourced throughout New Zealand, prepared to customer specification and vacuum sealed to requirement (from 500 gm packs to as required).
Our fruit and vegetable processing facility is strategically located in Hastings, Hawke’s Bay – a key horticultural region in New Zealand. This ensures that we process our products at peak freshness, maintaining the highest standards of quality.
Reid Produce Co.’s New Zealand facility boasts advanced processing capabilities including washing, peeling, slicing, dicing, grating, and pureeing. We utilise cutting-edge technology to enable us to meet the specific vegetable and fruit processing requirements of our customers.
Our New Zealand facility processes a broad range of fruits and vegetables, depending on what is in season. These include, but are not limited to: strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, blackberry, kiwifruit, plum, feijoa, apricot, potato, carrot, kumara (sweet potato), squash, pumpkin, onion, mushroom, broccoli, cauliflower and more, as required. Where possible, we are committed to offering products that are grown in New Zealand’s fertile soils, ensuring the highest quality and flavour.
Our processed fruit and vegetable products are exported from Napier Port, in New Zealand, which is approximately 20 km from our processing facility. Napier Port provides efficient and reliable access to international markets, ensuring timely delivery of our produce.
Reid Produce Co. serves a diverse range of export markets throughout the Asia–Pacific region including, but not limited to, Australia, China, Japan, Thailand, and Taiwan. We are always looking to expand our trading partnerships within the region. Contact us to see how we might be able to assist you with your New Zealand fruit and vegetable processing needs.
At Reid Produce Co., we adhere to strict food safety and quality assurance protocols to ensure that our fresh and processed fruit and vegetable products meet the highest standards. We have the following certifications:
Our quality control measures include rigorous testing at every stage of production, from raw product to final packaging, to ensure our products are of premium quality.
If you have another question, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
