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Award Winning producers of Fermented Foods in NZ. All our ferments are made in small batches, from local spray free produce.
Our products are traditionally fermented with salt using the natural yeasts and bacteria. Fermenting foods is a practice as old as humans themselves. Before modern food production every household would practice fermentation as a way of preserving the harvest and keeping food over non-productive winter months. All over the world traditional cultures innately knew how to improve food with the use of
🍋 Citrus Twist — a Marea favourite!
Fresh, zesty, and full of flavour, Citrus Twist is delicious served alongside smoked fish and makes the perfect addition to your next platter or party spread.
Give it a try at your next gathering — your guests will love it! ✨
17/07/2026
❄️ Winter is here... and so are the sniffles! 🤧
Give your gut some extra love this season with a variety of raw, spray-free fermented foods. From kimchi and sauerkraut to our delicious fermented pesto, every jar is packed with naturally fermented goodness to help support a diverse gut microbiome.
A healthy gut plays an important role in supporting your body's natural defences through the colder months.
Shop online or come and see us at the markets to stock up on your winter favourites! 💚
15/07/2026
Markets this weekend...
Saturday 18 July
Cambridge Farmers' Market NZ (Marea)
Parnell Farmers' Market (Daniel)
Sunday 19 July
Hamilton Farmers' Market (Marea)
Grey Lynn Farmers Market (Daniel)
For all those who see Daniel at Grey Lynn on Sunday - don't forget to wish him a Happy Birthday!! 😉
Pictures this week come courtesy of our school holiday midweek break!!
15/07/2026
🎉 New Stockist Alert! 🎉
You can now find our Outstanding Food Producer Gold Medal Winners at Farro Fresh! 🙌
🥇 Kiss Me Kimchi – Hot Vegan Kimchi
🥇 Sweet As Honey Mustard Sauerkraut
Pick up a jar in-store today and taste what all the fuss is about!
Looking to discover more of our fermented favourites? Shop our full range online or visit us at the Parnell and Grey Lynn Farmers Markets every fortnight.
🧡 Try our Golden Kraut! A crowd-pleaser! Cabbage, orange, turmeric & ginger – bright, zingy, and perfect as a side or straight from the jar.
11/07/2026
Waikato Food Show - Day 2 Find us at Stall 78
11/07/2026
📦 Heads up! We’re taking a little family time next week, so there will be just one dispatch day.
✅ Order by 11.59pm, Sunday 12th July to have your order sent on Monday 13th July.
Our normal dispatch schedule resumes from Monday 20th July 2026.
Thanks for your understanding and support! 💚
10/07/2026
✨ Happy Matariki! ✨
Matariki is a time to reflect, celebrate, and come together over nourishing food. Just as the stars mark the beginning of a new season, fermented foods remind us of our connection to tradition, the land, and the natural cycles of life.
From our GoodBugs family to yours, we wish you a joyful Matariki filled with good food, great company, and moments to reflect on the year that's been while looking forward to the one ahead.
This weekend... it's food show time, and our usual market routine!!!
Both Saturday and Sunday, you will find Marea at the Waikato Food Show at Claudelands, Hamilton.
Daniel will be at the Tauranga Farmers Market on Saturday, and the Hamilton Farmers' Market on Sunday.
Heads up only ONE dispatch day (Monday) next week. Please get orders in by 11.59pm on Sunday
Have a great weekend 😀
Want to swap? We're always on the lookout for lemons and oranges!
Get in touch with our team if you've got produce to swap!
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