Organic NZ Food Product of the Year

Organic NZ Food Product of the Year

The Criteria

Nominations for this category had to be:

• A food product! This includes anything you’d put on the table to eat or use in your cooking, whether fresh or packaged, whole foods, ingredients, condiments – whatever! You have to be able to eat it. And no drinks – we have a separate category for that.

• Organic! The product needs to carry an organic certification. This includes Hua Parakore verification, OFNZ organic certification or organic certification, e.g. from BioGro, Asure Quality or accredited international certifiers.

The finalists

Ceres Organics Fudgy Bites
https://ceres.co.nz/products/13062-organic-wholefood-fudgy-bites-double-chocolate-120g
Organic wholefood fudgy bites are indulgent and guilt-free. These plant-based, vegan treats are made in NZ with wholesome ingredients and no refined sugar or palm oil. They are ‘’a very tasty treat made with quality ingredients”.

Soulshine Spores AM Blend Medicinal Mushroom Power
https://soulshinespores.com/products/am-blend-rise-shine
AM Blend medicinal mushroom powder is packed with adaptogenic mushrooms, free from additives, organic, and easy to use; it boosts energy and mental clarity. ‘’I love this product as it makes me feel so much healthier, energetic and more switched on.’’

The Urban Monk Sauerkraut
https://theurbanmonk.co.nz/
The Urban Monk offers nourishing, certified organic cultured vegetables made locally. Hand-crafted in small batches, their products provide essential probiotics for digestive health. Certified by OrganicFarmNZ (OFNZ), this sauerkraut stands out for its delicious taste and commitment to sourcing from smaller, local organic growers. ‘’It’s hard to exhibit self-control. I could easily eat a half jar.’’

Woodlands Raw Organic Mānuka Honey 
https://www.woodlandhoney.co.nz/
Woodlands Raw Organic Mānuka honey is sourced from remote sites on the Northern Coromandel Peninsula, away from industrial activity. Rich, raw, and sweet with varying textures and shades of amber, reflecting natural stages and seasonal variations.

Seleno Health’s Amaru Organic Ceremonial Cacao Block
https://selenohealth.com/products/ceremonial-cacao-paste-peru-1kg?variant=41260908544180
100% pure certified organic, single-origin, Peruvian ceremonial cacao paste. New Zealand-Peruvian owned and operated family business. Each block, grown organically and blessed in ceremony, celebrates the heritage of Monte Grande. Experience the love and reverence with every opening.

Each vote you make gives you one entry into the draw to win one of two $50 Kings Seeds Vouchers. Voting closes on 2 May, the winners of the seeds will be notified shortly after.