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NZ IMPORTER · DISTRIBUTOR · BRAND GROWTH PARTNER

GLOBAL BRANDS.
BUILT FOR NZ.

We help international food and beverage brands enter New Zealand, earn attention and grow through connected importing, distribution, local market insight and hands-on brand management.

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International Foods importing products into New Zealand
20+YEARS OF
EXPERIENCEUSA
→ NZ
IMPORT ✦ DISTRIBUTE ✦ BUILD BRANDS ✦ GROW TOGETHER ✦ IMPORT ✦ DISTRIBUTE ✦ BUILD BRANDS ✦

MORE THAN A WHOLESALER

WE DON’T SIMPLY IMPORT PRODUCTS.
WE HELP BUILD BRANDS.

International Foods gives overseas suppliers a practical local partner. We connect market entry, supply, customer relationships and consumer insight, so brands can move from an exciting product to a lasting New Zealand presence.

2005Family business foundedUSA + NZConnected logistics3Wholesale, retail & online channels

OUR BRAND PORTFOLIO

GLOBAL BRANDS.
LOCAL ENERGY.

Explore the distinctive international products available through International Foods and discover the story behind each brand. Explore all brands →

Van Holten'sView brand →Laffy TaffyView brand →NerdsView brand →PeepsView brand →Mike and IkeView brand →ROCAView brand →See's CandiesView brand →Taffy TownView brand →Pickle JuiceView brand →Face TwistersView brand →HydrofyView brand →

OUR PROMISE TO YOU

CONFIDENCE IN EVERY ORDER.

01

Guaranteed freshness

Our sourcing and stock practices are designed to give customers practical product life, clear dating information and confidence in every order.

02

Compliant with New Zealand standards

Products sold into New Zealand must meet applicable local food and labelling requirements, supporting supplier, retailer and consumer confidence.

Client-review copy: Steve and Leigh must confirm the operational systems and evidence supporting these guarantees before publication.

ONE CONNECTED NEW ZEALAND PARTNER

FROM SUPPLIER
TO SHELF.

International products entering New Zealand01

Market entry

Local context and a practical route into New Zealand for international and US suppliers.

Imported grocery products arriving at a warehouse02

Import & supply

Connected US and New Zealand logistics backed by more than two decades in international grocery.

International grocery products being placed on retail shelves03

Sales & distribution

Relationships across grocery, convenience, independent, foodservice and digital channels.

A product range growing from launch to a larger retail presence04

Brand growth

Hands-on market feedback, launch support and long-term stewardship for selected brands.

Specific services and coverage remain subject to client confirmation.

CATEGORY EXPERIENCE

A WORLD OF
PRODUCT OPPORTUNITY.

International Foods works across a broad and evolving international grocery portfolio.

Confectionery →

Beverages →

Functional →

Snacks →

Grocery →

Emerging brands →

OUR STOCKISTS

MEETING CUSTOMERS
WHERE THEY SHOP.

International Foods supplies businesses across multiple New Zealand retail channels. Steve and Leigh’s approved stockist list and logo permissions will be added here in the next content round.

Explore our stockist network →
SUPERMARKETSCONVENIENCEINDEPENDENT RETAILFOODSERVICEECOMMERCE
Steve Sartin beside the International Foods truck

PARTNER WITH US

YOUR BRAND’S
NZ TEAM.

If you are a supplier from the United States or another international market, we offer something deliberately personal: experienced local operators who care about your brand and stay close to the customer.

  • More than 20 years in international grocery
  • Local retail, wholesale and ecommerce insight
  • Connected US and New Zealand operations
  • A family-owned, relationship-led team
Explore partnership pathways →

ABOUT INTERNATIONAL FOODS

TRUSTED LOCAL
LEADERSHIP.

Founded in 2005 by former teachers Steve and Leigh Sartin, International Foods grew from a family venture into a connected wholesale, retail and online business.

Our mission is simple: help exciting international products find a genuine home in New Zealand, and build long-term partnerships through straight talking, curiosity and care.

Steve and Leigh Sartin in the International Foods warehouse

LET’S TALK

NEW ZEALAND
STARTS HERE.

Whether you own a brand, buy for a retailer or want to stock our products, send Steve and Leigh a message.

steve@internationalfoods.co.nz →