Primary Producers & Agri-Business

An abundance of natural riches coupled with many innovative producers has made South Canterbury a food bowl to New Zealand and the world.

Producers throughout the Timaru, Mackenzie and Waimate districts of South Canterbury grow a diverse range of essential food crops in addition to significant dairying, meat production and aquaculture. Their quality and scale is matched by the value-added processing and agri-businesses whose passion and innovation enable manufacture and distribution of world-class products that are enjoyed around the globe.

New Zealand Food Innovation Network and FoodSouth is an accessible, national network of science and technology resources created to support the growth and development of New Zealand food and beverage business of all sizes or providing facilities and the expertise needed to develop new products and process from idea to commercial success. Please contact South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce for an introduction.

Taste sensations abound in this region. We invite you to sample our delicious and nourishing food products, manufactured to top international standards by our leading producers.