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INTERNATIONAL FOODS LIMITED · NEW ZEALAND

GLOBAL BRANDS.
LOCALLY CONNECTED.

We import, distribute and help build distinctive international food and beverage brands in New Zealand. Practical local knowledge, responsive people and products worth discovering.

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Steve and Leigh Sartin presenting Hydrofy products in the International Foods Limited warehouse
GLOBAL SOURCING
LOCAL HANDS
IMPORT ✦ DISTRIBUTE ✦ BUILD BRANDS ✦ GROW TOGETHER ✦ IMPORT ✦ DISTRIBUTE ✦

MORE THAN A WHOLESALER

WE DON’T SIMPLY
MOVE PRODUCT.

International Foods Limited gives overseas suppliers a practical local partner. We connect market entry, supply, customer relationships and consumer insight, helping brands find their place in New Zealand.

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

HOW WE HELP

THE LOCAL TEAM
BEHIND THE BRANDS.

Four connected areas make it easier for buyers, suppliers and customers to find what they need, and to understand the people behind the portfolio.

A broad range of international products displayed in the International Foods Limited store01

Our brands

International favourites brought to New Zealand with care and character.

→An orderly International Foods Limited warehouse aisle02

Our service

Market entry, import, supply and distribution grounded in local relationships.

→Steve and Leigh Sartin presenting products in the International Foods Limited warehouse03

Our people

A hands-on family business led by Steve and Leigh Sartin.

→The stocked International Foods Limited retail store in Hamilton04

Our expertise

Practical category insight to help good brands grow in the right places.

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OUR BRAND PORTFOLIO

GLOBAL BRANDS.
LOCAL ENERGY.

Explore the distinctive international products available through International Foods Limited. 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 →

ONE CONNECTED NEW ZEALAND PARTNER

FROM SUPPLIER
TO SHELF.

Imported products stored in the International Foods Limited warehouse01

Market entry

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

Steve Sartin working in the International Foods Limited warehouse02

Import & supply

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

A wide view of the stocked International Foods Limited store03

Sales & distribution

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

International Foods Limited product ranges arranged for retail discovery04

Brand growth

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

ABOUT INTERNATIONAL FOODS

TRUSTED LOCAL
LEADERSHIP.

Founded in 2005 by Steve and Leigh Sartin, International Foods Limited 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.

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Leigh Sartin in the International Foods Limited warehouse

LET’S TALK

NEW ZEALAND
STARTS HERE.

Whether you own a brand, buy for a retailer or want to stock our products, send the International Foods Limited team a message.

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