New Zealand importer, distributor & brand partner

Global favourites,
grown locally.

We give international food and beverage brands a complete path into New Zealand, combining import expertise, distribution, real consumer insight and hands-on brand growth.

Bring your brand to NZ Why International Brands ↓

20+ years' experienceKiwi operatedFamily owned

Leigh and Steve Sartin in the International Foods warehouse — **Leigh & Steve Sartin**Managing Director & Founder

Some of the brands we proudly represent

A family business at heart

Big enough to deliver.
Personal enough to care.

International Foods began in 2005 when former teachers Steve and Leigh Sartin swapped the classroom for candy, creating a family business with freedom, flexibility and heart.

Today, that small venture has grown into a multi-faceted wholesale, retail and online operation. We still bring the same curiosity, straight-talking service and care to every brand and customer relationship.

Meet your New Zealand team →

2005Our family story began

USA + NZConnected logistics teams

3 channelsWholesale, retail & online insight

1 local teamPersonally invested in your brand

The International Brands difference

Specialist knowledge.
Personal attention.

Closer to the customer

Our wholesale, retail and online channels give us a direct view of what people are discovering, sharing and buying.

Connected stateside

Our US-based logistics network helps us source authentic products and support a dependable path to New Zealand.

American FMCG expertise

More than 20 years in international grocery gives us a practical understanding of products, trends and local demand.

Relationships that last

We’re family owned, hands-on and committed to doing good business with suppliers, customers and our team.

Our consumer insight advantage

We see demand
before it scales.

Our direct connection to shoppers helps brand partners understand what New Zealanders are asking for, trying and coming back to buy.

01EcommerceListen to searches, requests and emerging demand

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02Retail testingLearn from real products and real shoppers

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03Wholesale growthTake proven opportunities into broader channels

A connected route to market

Helping brands meet
New Zealand consumers.

We work across complementary channels, giving international brands a grounded view of the market and room to grow.

Grocery

Supermarket and grocery opportunities

Convenience

Service stations, dairies and convenience retail

Foodservice

Hospitality and foodservice opportunities

Independent

Specialty and independent retailers

Digital

Ecommerce and online channels

Channel descriptions reflect business capability and do not imply ranging with any specific retailer.

From Hamilton to the whole country

Local roots.
Nationwide ambition.

Based in the Waikato, we help put international favourites within reach of businesses and shoppers around New Zealand.

Our market knowledge, customer relationships and connected logistics give brand partners a grounded path into this unique little country at the bottom of the world.

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Steve Sartin and a team member working in the International Foods warehouse

Hands-on by nature

We don’t manage brands
from a distance.

We’re in the warehouse, talking to customers, watching trends and solving problems. Good partnerships are built by showing up.

Let’s make your brand at home here

Thinking about
New Zealand?

Come have a conversation with a local team that knows the market and genuinely cares about what happens next.

Talk with Steve & Leigh →

Global favourites,grown locally.

Big enough to deliver.Personal enough to care.

Specialist knowledge.Personal attention.