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Meat & Fish

Poaka has been operating for just over six years (as of a May 2023 article). Winner, Supreme Winner of the New Zealand Food Awards (2022) · Winner, Artisan Award, New Zealand Food Awards (2022)

“Here are the profiles for **Poaka Artisan Cured Meats** (for exceptional meat) and **Sanford and Sons** (for exceptional fish).” · “Sanford and Sons is a New Zealand fishmonger that provides fresh fish and seafood direct from their docks to customers' doors.” · “Sanford and Sons offers a wide range of fresh, frozen, and smoked seafood products.”

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Their Story

Poaka has been operating for just over six years (as of a May 2023 article). The owner and operator is Josh Hill, who first immersed himself in the European tradition of cured and fermented meats in the Catalan region of North East Spain. This experience was the 'ground zero' moment for their…

What They Make

  • Dry-cured delicacies
  • Small goods
  • Traditional European artisan meats
  • Chorizo (Poaka Chorizo - described as the only true Catalonian version made in New Zealand)
  • Fermented and aged salamis
  • Other dry-cured pork products

Awards & Recognition

  • Supreme Winner of the New Zealand Food Awards — Winner(2022)
  • Artisan Award, New Zealand Food Awards — Winner(2022)
  • Primary Sector Award, New Zealand Food Awards — Winner(2022)
  • Cuisine Artisan Award — Winner(2019)
  • Cuisine Artisan Award — Runner-up(2018)

How to Get Their Products

Farmers' Markets

Lincoln Farmers & Craft Market

Canterbury·Saturday

Direct Sales

25 Browns Road, Tuapeka Mouth 9274, New Zealand

Initially supplied to premium restaurants and cellar doors around New Zealand. An online store is implied by business growth post-awards, but explicit details on direct online purchasing or delivery were not found.

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