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Chatham Island Food Co
Established · 16 signalsseafood Chatham Islands
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Chatham Island Food Co

Delwyn & Gigi Tuanui

The Chatham Island Food Co was founded in 2011 by seventh-generation Chatham Islander, Delwyn Tuanui. Supreme Champions, Outstanding New Zealand Food Producer Awards (2022)

“The Chatham Island Food Co specialises in fresh, frozen, and live seafood.”

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Their Story

The Chatham Island Food Co was founded in 2011 by seventh-generation Chatham Islander, Delwyn Tuanui. His journey began after returning to his family farm, facing challenges in getting livestock to market. Delwyn pursued studies in marketing and business in Melbourne, where a "lightbulb moment"…

What They Make

  • Chatham Blue Cod (trademarked as Chatham Blue)
  • Pure Pāua Mince
  • Frozen Kina
  • Pāua Pies (in collaboration with West Coast Pies)
  • Whole Pāua
  • Crayfish Tails

Awards & Recognition

  • Outstanding New Zealand Food Producer Awards — Supreme Champions(2022)

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How to Get Their Products

Direct Sales

Owenga Rd, Owenga 8942, New Zealand

New Zealand wide home delivery (North Island deliveries handled by Wild Natural NZ). Products also available for purchase on site at their Owenga location on the Chatham Islands.

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