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A fresh new approach We are a family owned New Zealand company specialising in premium Pesto’s, made with fresh herbs and natural ingredients to ensure every pot has exceptional quality and taste. The origin of Genoese Foods lies at Parkin Farms which is in the lush growing area of the Horowhenua, the ‘Food Bowl of New Zealand’. In 1993 the original partnership of Parkin Farms and Sean Kerins needed a name for their ‘Pesto’ company. Pesto is a traditional Italian condiment. With it’s roots in the city of Genoa (Genova) in the Ligurian region of Northern Italy. Hence, the name ‘Genoese Foods’ was born. The fresh herbs used in the manufacture of the pesto sauces were originally only grown in the Horowhenua, but when Parkin Farms expanded it’s asparagus growing operation to Fiji, they decided to grow the herbs there also. Due to the warmer climate the herbs grew wonderfully well, and all year round. Careful crop management, harvesting and unique processing of the herbs helps capture the sweetness and freshness you taste when using our products. ‘Pesto’, the Genoese Food.
Sourcing the best Ingredients Our passion for fresh ingredients is what we’re all about, leading us to begin farming in Fiji to grow fresh basil and other herbs all year around so you can create delicious dishes for your menu. Fiji’s year round climate is very similar to summer temperatures in Genoa, Italy. Basil flourishes year round in this ideal growing environment.
We fly fresh basil to NZ weekly to make small, handmade batches of Fresh Pesto, Tapenade and Chunky Pesto Dips.
Our Kiwi farm manager John Kemp, born in NZ raised in Fiji is a close family friend and excellent horticulturist. Passionate about making sure the best tasting plants are used to enrich the pesto flavour, John runs the farm using biological farming methods to enrich the soil and is moving toward organic farming methods as much as possible to achieve healthier plants with longer lasting freshness and taste.
The 18ha farm is 2 minutes from the Nadi International Airport; a staff of 17 hand pick and pack only the best herbs.
“People need to know that Fiji has a wonderful climate for growing herbs. Lots of warm Fiji sunshine and good soils, the plants are so healthy the flavours in the herbs are so strong.”
Menu for taste Chilled Distribution
Food Safety Program
The cool chain is critical; it starts at the basil fields in Fiji where the fresh herbs are brought down to an ideal temperature – ready for shipment to NZ. The herbs are carefully handled to ensure the cool chain is maintained throughout its journey to our NZ factory. To verify this, the temperature of every shipment is electronically monitored.
Our Food Safety Programme consists of both HACCP and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Manuals.
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The pesto is blended in a temperature controlled environment and then stored at 4°C. All products – are then distributed from Genoese by temperature controlled transport.
New Zealand Food Safety Authority - Approved Food Safety Program
External Audits
The products suitable for either air or sea freight for export markets.
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Where necessary, the product can be frozen and stored to extend the shelf life from 3 months to 6 – 9 months.
Product Quality
Product Positioning
Additional to our Food safety programme, we operate a product and service assurance program to ensure every aspect of product quality, service and experience is monitored and maintained to the highest standards.
Genoese pestos sit on the chilled shelf in stores with either dips or chilled ready meals / quick and easy meals like fresh pasta and pasta sauces. Stored at 4°C our pestos have a 90 day shelf life from the date of manufacture. We produce pesto daily in small batches to maximise freshness and taste.
Manufacturing for taste We manufacture in small batches to lock in the flavour and taste in every batch and pot we fill. Selected ingredients are lightly blended without heat treatment, which is reflected in our consistency on quality and taste. We have taken a simply approach to packaging to minimise waste and maximise reusability.
Verification New Zealand For NZFSA Customer audits by Heinz Wattie’s and Fonterra
Product Testing Scheduled routine pH, water activity and sensory testing is conducted internally. All microbiological testing is conducted by an external IANZ accredited laboratory
Certificate of Analysis Genoese will provide a Certificate of Analysis for products supplied when requested by the customer.
Genoese’s Processing Facility Our factory is of the highest standard, our pesto’s are manufactured in a filtered positive air pressure, and temperature controlled facility.
Enviromental Monitoring
Innovation can save the day
Genoese conducts weekly routine hygiene and microbiological monitoring and testing of the factory and environment.
Innovation and flexibility is Key. “We are solutions focused and that’s what makes us successful. We are very much about adding quality and taste to finished products.” Genoese get involved at an early stage in the project to work alongside you, submitting concepts and advise on what pesto to choose and even how it cooks, bakes or stays fresh.
Unconditional Guarantee
Research and development play a major role, which is why we are committed to ongoing development. Working with our Food technology expert and the services of outside specialist’s such as Massey University or food technology consultants.
All our Pestos and Tapenades are freshly made using premium ingredients and authentic recipes. Quality and your satisfaction are important to us. We will gladly replace any product not to your satisfaction.
We respond to the challenge
Passion and Commitment
As a result of fulfilling customers‟ demands over the last 17 years, we respond quickly to a request to support new product development, we listen to our brief and keep you in the loop at every stage. You may want a particular flavour , consistency, price point or packaging. Let‟s work together to make it work for you.
Through the years, we have developed and nurtured a culture of passion and commitment in what we do – this is testament in our great staff, strong external support teams and our industry relationships.
H Strong Team Andrew Parkin My role has evolved over the years at Genoese and I now run the business. A background in engineering has allowed me to manage the business in a more strategic, planned way, staging growth, consolidating processes and investing in innovation. We are poised for export growth in 2011 having consolidated our ranges, minimised our cost structure to be more competitive and sharpened our new product development activity to really lead the market growth in our sector. We will never compromise on quality and taste, always looking to deliver the product in the best condition, in the best packaging for a fair price.
Sean Kerins Sean is a founder of the business and heads up our Food Service Division here in New Zealand. Passionate about food and pesto, Sean has been a willing partner in the quest for fresh basil as our signature ingredient. Working with chefs in this wonderful industry that has gone from strength to strength here in New Zealand, Sean knows the importance of the quality, consistency and taste of each and every product we present. Listening and learning to feedback over the years has tweaked our brand and we never stop learning. Working with our food technology team, Sean is forging ahead with the Industrial ingredients business, providing pesto’s and herbs based products to other food manufacturers for products like , Pizza’s, breads, pasta sauces, gourmet cheeses and dips.
“We can work with clients at the early stages lending our expertise and Pesto intelligence to enhance the final product, we open customers eyes to new ideas and ways to approach product development”
Healthy
Keeping the customer healthy We take exceptional care in selecting ingredients ensuring that they are packed full of nutrients and that the final product always tastes fantastic!
For us it is not only that ALL of our products are GLUTEN FREE, it’s that we source from nature to support a healthy balanced diet.
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We use 100% Olive Oil in all of our recipes to protect the heart. Cashew nuts packed full of nutrients for extra heart health. Parmesan – high in energy, proteins, minerals and vitamins. Fresh mint soothes the digestive tract. Coriander is rich in minerals and vitamins. Lime is an acid fruit that alkali’s the body giving you balance. Capsicums are rich in proteins and vitamins. Tomatoes are rich in vitamins C, A, potassium and iron. Olives are packed with nutrients for a healthy heart and rich in Vitamin E
It cannot get any better! With each and every new product we are sourcing the best for you, your health and your taste buds!
Food Service Range Food Service Range Genoese’s range of fresh Pesto’s and Tapenades give a superb lift to any snack, entrèe or meal. All great menus feature two things: lots of choices and fabulous flavours. Genoese offers just that! As ‘food lovers’ and working alongside some leading New Zealand chefs, we have perfected recipes that will have your menus singing with taste sensations! “We use only the finest fresh ingredients to create our range of exceptional quality catering products. Available in versatile flavours, here is the perfect range of Pesto’s for your business… Made in New Zealand to Italian family recipes and ready to perk up any dish”. Use them in dips and spreads, appetisers, antipasto platters, soups, breads, muffins, entrées, salads, with vegetables, marinades, mayonnaise, sauces, dressings, beef, chicken, lamb, pork, fish, shellfish, pasta, cheeseboards, vegetarian dishes, sandwiches or baguettes.
Shelf Life: 3 months from date of manufacture at 4ºC
Fresh Basil Pesto Fresh green pesto sauce flavoured by fresh sweet basil, parmesan cheese, garlic and pine nuts. 500g, 900g, 2.85kg Units per Carton: 12, 6, 4
Sundried Tomato Pesto Rich red sauce flavoured by sundried tomatoes, marinated in herbs and spices. 500g, 1kg, 2.85kg Units per Carton: 12, 6, 4
Olive Tapenade Deep purple sauce flavoured by kalamata olives, capers, garlic and lemon juice. 500g, 950g, 2.85kg Units per Carton: 12, 6, 4
Sundried Tomato & Fresh Basil Pesto Red - brown pesto sauce flavoured by fresh sweet basil, sundried tomatoes, parmesan cheese, garlic and pine nuts. 900g Units per Carton: 6
Fresh Coriander Pesto Light green pesto sauce flavoured by fresh coriander, parmesan cheese, garlic and pine nuts. 900g Units per Carton: 6
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Bakery Flavouring Mediterranean Fresh Basil Pesto Rich red sundried tomato pesto flavoured with visible particles of capers, garlic and fresh basil. 900g Units per Carton: 6
Ground Pesto Fresh Basil “Sauced from nature” All natural fresh basil pesto made with fresh basil, olive oil, pine nuts and parmesan cheese. 900g Units per Carton: 6
Fresh Basil Chunky Pesto Fresh green chunky pesto with chunks of cashew nuts, flavoured with fresh basil, parmesan cheese and garlic. 900g Units per Carton: 6
Roast Capsicum Chunky Pesto A red chunky pesto with chunks of cashew nuts, flavoured by roasted red capsicums, sundried tomatoes, garlic and parmesan cheese. 900g Units per Carton: 6
Genoese’s range of Pesto’s can be used for savoury baking fillings, adding exceptional quality and flavour to a retail range. From adding it to Scones, Pinwheels, Italian breads and even Muffins, the list is exhaustible! We can help you to select the right Pesto for your application and advise portion control. All Genoese Pesto’s are bake and freeze thaw stable.
Industrial Ingredients, Airline Catering and Contract Manufacturing As a leading supplier of Pesto to many food manufacturers, airlines and own label suppliers, Genoese offers innovation, consistent quality and uncompromising service. Our commitment to research and development means our customers benefit from our technical leadership and industry knowledge - we are constantly seeking new ways of increasing the functionality and consumer value of ingredients. We encourage early consultation to allow the introduction of new ideas and suggested solutions. There are lots of new and exciting flavours happening in this arena and we are fortunate at Genoese to be the specialists with fresh natural herbs, Olives, and Sundried tomatoes. These ingredients hit flavour notes that change a product from good to great! We offer a short run capability of a few hundred kilograms. However, using our fully automated packaging line, we can pack up to 4000kg per day into plastic tubs from 50g to 1kg. (Bigger packs are also available).
Bakery Flavouring
Why we are the best!
Superior Taste Genoese range of Pesto’s and Chunky Dips are consistently delicious with the taste of sunshine in every pot made. Every batch made is taste tested to meet high standards and never compromised for the customer!
High Quality Genoese’s attention to sourcing the freshest ingredients, to processing in small batches, packing and storage ensures that its products maintain their integrity during transit and storage and arrive with the customer in pristine condition.
Fiji Fresh Basil Fiji produces a superior quality basil that is packed full of healthy goodness and flavour. We are the only New Zealand manufacturer of Fresh Pesto’s using fresh herbs consistently 52 weeks of the year.
New Zealand Manufacturing In New Zealand Genoese is trusted for producing premium quality food products, especially natural products and consumers can be confident that Genoese is true to label.
Ease of doing business “We are an open honest company that is entrepreneurial and forward thinking. We welcome a challenge, are passionate about our brand and delivering consitent quality products to all of our customers. We are a phone call away to new business opportunities, so call us!”
A partnership We believe in creating Genoese we have successfully combined that rare but essential blend of an appealing and strong brand with a genuinely great product. Supported with effective sales, marketing and a public relations plan, and strong distribution our potential is almost unlimited. We are looking for distributors that:
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Believes in the Genoese brand and appreciates the quality of our product Shares in our vision for growth Wants to build a long term, mutually beneficial business relationship
Contact Andrew Parkin
Sean Kerins
Phone +64 6 367 8169 Fax: + 64 6 367 8269
Phone +64 6 367 8169 Fax: + 64 6 367 8269
For free samples (trade only) recipes, or where to get Genoese Pesto.
andrew@genoese.co.nz skype: andrew.parkin
sean@genoese.co.nz skype: sean.kerins1
FREEPHONE: 0800 436 637
WEBSITE: www.genoese.co.nz
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