A New Zealand Food Story

Ben’s food journey starts in the West Coast of the South Island. He meets the only NZ cranberry producer at a farm in Hokitika and travels to Blackball to learn how chorizo is made.

Ben visits High Peak Station in Canterbury and learns of their high -country farm to fork experience and tales of multigenerational stewardship.

Ben’s travels to Hastings and discovers a holistic fully vertically integrated approach to creating grass fed Angus beef. He ventures to the local farmers market and meets local food producers.

Ben’s meets an Orchardist and Food Innovation specialist. They have a shared vision to make all natural varietal – led apple juice, using the best technology in the world.

Ben takes a boat to visit a salmon farm in Akaroa and learns the difference between NZ King and Atlantic salmon. He catches salmon and cooks it on the shoreline overlooking the harbour.

It’s stone fruit season! Ben visits a family run orchard in Central Otago known for its long season of stone fruit and a strong connection to the land and community.

Ben experiences the Ruapehu’s region emerging food story and rich history of market gardening.