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Monavale Blueberries' organic powder, sauces, juices, jam, and fresh blueberries on a wooden table, showcasing a New Zealand grower's range.
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Monavale Blueberries

4.2(65 reviews on Google)

The Monavale story began in 1980 when Paul and Mieke de Groot, with their children Marco and Marije, immigrated to New Zealand from Holland with the dream of owning land. Monavale Blueberries is New Zealand's largest BioGro certified organic blueberry orchard in the Waikato, offering fresh and frozen organic blueberries, juices, jams, and award-winning blueberry wine, all grown sustainably since 1985 Gold medal & trophy winners (for Gold Top Organic Blueberry Wine), New Zealand Fruit Wine & Mead Awards (2024)

“Monavale Blueberries offers a diverse range of organic blueberry products, extending beyond fresh and frozen berries.” · “Winners of 'Best Emerging New Business' for Cafe Irresistiblue (2010).” · “Finalists for the 'Best Customer Service' Award (2010).”

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Their Story

The Monavale story began in 1980 when Paul and Mieke de Groot, with their children Marco and Marije, immigrated to New Zealand from Holland with the dream of owning land. In 1985, after Paul worked various jobs, they purchased a 10-acre scrub-covered property near Cambridge. They started building a…

What They Make

  • Fresh Organic Blueberries (seasonal: late Oct-mid Apr, peak Jan-Mar; 125g, 250g, 500g, 2kg packs)
  • Frozen Organic Blueberries (year-round; 450g, 500g, 2kg, 10kg bags; bulk 10kg boxes)
  • Monavale Pressed Organic Blueberries (100% pure organic blueberry juice; 200ml, 500ml bottles)
  • Organic Blueberry & Apple Juice (275ml)
  • Monavale Organic Blueberry Wine
  • Gold Top Organic Blueberry Wine (award-winning)
  • Blue 2022 Gin
  • Organic Blueberry Jam
  • Organic Blueberry Spread (lower sugar, 70% organic blueberries)
  • Organic Blueberry Chutney
  • Organic Blueberry Salad Dressing
  • Organic Blueberry Sauce
  • Organic Blueberry Powder (150g)
  • Organic Blueberry Soap
  • Organic Blueberry Hand Lotion
  • Organic Blueberry Lip Balm
  • Hot waffles with organic blueberry sauce & cream (Cafe/Markets)
  • Organic blueberry real fruit ice-creams (Cafe/Markets)
  • Organic blueberry tarts (Cafe/Markets)
  • Organic blueberry smoothies (Cafe/Markets)
  • Organic blueberry spiders (Blue Juice, lemonade & ice-cream) (Cafe/Markets)
  • Organic blueberry muffins and pies (Cafe/Markets)
  • Cafe Vouchers
  • Pet Food (blueberry-related)
  • Organic raspberries (seasonal)
  • Organic blackberries (seasonal)

Awards & Recognition

  • New Zealand Fruit Wine & Mead Awards — Gold medal & trophy winners (for Gold Top Organic Blueberry Wine)(2024)

More from Monavale Blueberries

Cafe Irresistiblue (award-winning country cafe on orchard, open 7 days)Orchard Shop (located at Cafe Irresistiblue)Orchard Tours (guided walking tours, Oct-Mar, bookings essential)Pick Your Own (PYO) Blueberries (selected dates Dec-Jan)Private Functions and Events (weddings, tour groups, parties for up to 60 guests)

How to Get Their Products

Farmers' Markets

Cambridge Farmers' Market

Waikato·Saturday 8-12

Direct Sales

178 Turkington Road, Monavale, Cambridge 3495, New Zealand

Online

Products available via online shop (shipping), physical Orchard Shop, farmers markets, and through various stockists.

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