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NZ Chef of the Year Congratulated for Creative Use of Sprouts
Sun Sprout Ltd, would like to congratulate New Zealand Chef of the Year Marc Soper for his creative use of Sproutman products
Sprouts Play an Integral Role in Creative Cuisine
Sprouts inspired the culinary taste buds of 500 food enthusiasts recently at the Savour New Zealand Master Class for Food and Wine Lovers
Restaurant Recipe Competition Highlights the Versatility of Sprouts
Six leading Christchurch restaurants recently proved that sprouts can add an exciting touch of texture and flavour to almost any type of dish by competing to create the best new recipe with sprouts as the central theme
Shoot!
Sprouts were first prescribed to cure disorders over 5000 years ago and are increasingly being validated by modern science as powerful protectirs against disease. Fitness Life finds out why they are good for us and how we can use them.
Nation-Wide Distribution for Dazzlingly Decorative Popcorn Shoots
Kiwi chefs can now push the boundaries of visual appeal and taste even further in their culinary creations thanks to the recent nation-wide availability of popcorn shoots. Celebrity chef Peter Gordon is particularly fond of popcorn shoots and tells us why.
New Appointments at Sun Sprout
Sun Sprout’s commitment to optimise the sales and distribution of their sprouts has resulted in the permanent appointment of three new people.
Broccoli Sprouts - A Concentrated Nutritional Powerhouse
Researchers are continuing to investigate the numerous health benefits provided by sulforaphane and broccoli sprouts, and over 125 scientific studies have already been published. Healthy Options presents an overview of some of the health benefits that research has so far revealed
Sun Sprout Head Appointed To Key International Industry Role
Sun Sprout Ltd Managing Director Stephen Dench is now playing a key role in improving sprout consumption and safety worldwide thanks to his recent appointment as Vice President of the International Sprout Growers Association (ISGA).
New Sprout Varieties Make Perfect Healthy Snacks
Now you can indulge in tasty snack food and stay healthy too! Two new sprout varieties Chunky Combo and Baby Sweet Mung are now available from Sun Sprout and make perfect healthy alternatives to salted peanuts and other party favourites.
Taste Drives Consumer Produce Consumption Trends
A trip to California last month has brought Sun Sprout Ltd completely up-to-date with the latest research in consumer produce consumption trends and provided a lot of ideas for new tasty produce products.
Researchers Rank Sango Sprouts at Top of Anti-Cancer List
When it comes to cancer protection, Sango Sprouts are hard to beat. A recent study has officially rated radish, daikon (Japanese white radish) and broccoli sprouts as the most powerful brassica-based anti carcinogens, with the radish sprouts (marketed in New Zealand as Sango Sprouts) possibly outperforming broccoli sprouts.
Award-winning Lettuce Makes Gourmet Salads in Seconds
Now you can make a gourmet salad in seconds with just a single slice of a knife!
Taste And Convenience Scores Double Gold For Salad Shakes
A new gourmet salad now distributed throughout New Zealand by Sun Sprout Ltd has shaken its way to two gold medals at the recent Massey University Food Awards.
Customers Educated by TV’s Evil Diet Witch
Sun Sprout helped increase the health and well being of 90 of their customers on the 29th of November by treating them to an entertaining evening with TV’s Evil Diet Witch, celebrity dietician Nikki Hart.
Sprout Success for Creative College Student
A talented Tauranga secondary school student tasted sprout success at the 14th National New Zealand Culinary Fare by winning the Gold Medal in the Sproutman-sponsored Contemporary Café-Style Sandwich section.
Stunning New Look for Sproutman Sprouts
Vibrant graphics, appetising serving suggestions, and sleek slimline packs have created a stunning new look for Sproutman sprouts.
Sun Sprout Increases International Sprout Industry Role
Sun Sprout Ltd has strengthened its position as a leading voice in global sprout growing, thanks to the recent appointment of its Managing Director to a second key international sprout industry role.
Radical Production Improvements for Mung Beans
The installation this month of the latest computerised growing technology has quadrupled the amount of mung bean sprouts grown by Sun Sprout and significantly improved their quality.
Japanese Factory Tours Gets Sun Sprout Thinking Big
A trip to Japan to attend the International Sprout Growers Association (ISGA) annual convention in Tokyo in April gave Sun Sprout a first hand look at two of Japan’s largest mung growing operations - and strengthened Sun Sprout’s position as a leader in their industry.
Free Sprout Brochures and Recipe Cards
Lively sprout information brochures and an attractive set of sprout recipe cards are now available for free on the Sun Sprout website.
Motorsport Sponsorship Puts Sun Sprout in the Fast Lane
It’s official - living in the fast lane doesn’t mean you have to eat bad! The healthy eating message can now be seen on the motorsport track on a brightly branded Sun Sprout race car, driven by Sun Sprout Managing Director, Stephen Dench. But you’ll have to be quick to spot it, because this car is fast!
Sun Sprout Motorsport Endures at Pukekohe
The Sun Sprout motorsport team took the healthy eating message to the racetrack on Saturday 16th June at the Pukekohe 6 hour endurance race.
Sun Sprout Boosts Supply of Baby Peeled Carrots
Sun Sprout’s successful first harvest this month of their popular Farmer Bill’s Baby Peeled Carrots on their own recently expanded cut and peel carrot farm has guaranteed an exciting new lift in supply.
Offspring Healthier when Expectant Mothers Eat Broccoli Sprouts
Eating broccoli sprouts during pregnancy may provide your children with life-long protection against heart disease.
Broccoli Sprouts Help Prevent Prostrate and Colon Cancer
The simple act of adding a handful of broccoli sprouts to your salad or sandwich each day could significantly reduce your risk of prostate and colon cancer.
Sun Sprout Accelerates Hot Lap Draws
Sun Sprout’s first hot lap draw was so successful that the company has decided to give away thrilling rides in the Sun Sprout racecar right throughout the year.
Broccoli Sprout Extract Guards Against UV Radiation Damage
Recent research has suggested that we could soon be rubbing broccoli sprouts into our skin as well as eating them for all over protection from cancer.
Increased Efficiency and Capacity Result of New Delivery
This story begins in Salinas Valley, North California, just south of San Francisco, USA, some nine months prior to final installation.
Exciting Growth Potential For Fresh-Cut Baby Carrots
Carrots continue to dominate fresh-cut dollar sales in the USA, and have the potential to significantly grow produce department sales in New Zealand.
Gill proves a welcome addition to the Sun Sprout Team
Sun Sprout is delighted to announce the appointment of Gill Barnes as Sales & Marketing Manager.
Michael and Michelle – the two "M's"!!!
Sprouts are amongst the most healthy greens you can eat. They are simple to use and add flavour and appeal in many ways.
10 Ways to Use Your Sprouts this winter
Sprouts are amongst the most healthy greens you can eat. They are simple to use and add flavour and appeal in many ways.
NZFC reaches new heights in frost protection
With fan blades spanning a 5.4 metre diameter, the circulating air created ensures frost protection of a total area of 6 hectares or 900,000 lettuce plants.
Healthy Eating earns rewards for Schools
Sunsprout Limited is excited to be able to work with Farmer Bill’s Baby Peeled Carrots and Every Educaid, to launch a new Schools Fund Raising Programme which will commence late in June.
Welcome Millie
No, she’s not the new tractor driver at the farm!! – she’s the new addition to our Sunsprout Sales Team. Millie’s territory will be covering some of the Auckland area and Northland.
GPS Reduces Tillage Levels
Chris Butler’s (Farm Operations Manager) expectations have been exceeded. As part of reducing our Carbon Footprint, Chris was tasked with finding ways to reduce the farm emissions and like any male, being a lover of new toys came up with and researched installing GPS with autosteer on the farm tractors for forming growing beds for our baby salad greens and carrots.
Farmer Bills Schools Programme
Farmer Bills Schools Programme is now operational. Schools are enthusiastic and are taking advantage of the opportunity to fund educational aid purchasing and to encourage healthy eating.
Encouraging Response from Farmer Bills Schools Programme
The Farmer Bills Schools programme is underway and the response from schools wishing to participate has been encouraging.
Check It Out
Technology has come a long way and it was not many years back when it was hard to imagine we would be inviting you to click this link and view a video recently made of Ashley Berrysmith, one of our Directors.
Any One for Carrots …
Saturday 13th September was a fun day at Massey Park in Papakura where the Fresh Future Duathlon and Gala was held for the children of the District.
Keep Your Eye On The Ball
Sun Sprout and New Zealand Fresh Cuts said “Yes” to assisting Netball Waikato by providing Salad Greens for the hospitality Marquees at the NZ Age Group Netball Championships held in Hamilton from July 14-18th.
Contemporary Café-Style Sandwiches!!
Sunsprout was this year again happy to assist with Sponsorship of the Contemporary Café-Styled Sandwich Competition for Secondary School Students at the New Zealand Culinary Fare 2008, held recently.
Try this
The latest addition to the Sun Sprout Product Menu is a range of Single Serve Salads. Initial sales have surprised even us.
Is a Baby Peeled Carrot a Baby Peeled Carrot?
Whilst the internet can be a great resource it can also be a source of inaccurate, distorted and untrue information and therefore we would like to take the opportunity to respond to a recent inaccurate letter concerning Baby Peeled Carrots found circulating on the internet and which has now also been published in a local school newsletter.
Merger expedites delivery, ensuring fresher product
Another exciting development that has happened at New Zealand Fresh Cuts is the merger with Fresh A-peel, based in Nelson, where they already have growing and production facilities that will shortly mirror the facilities in Auckland.
Always upgrading
The cycle is never complete. If its not one department – it’s another, there is always ongoing development at New Zealand Fresh Cuts, our production facility for all our Sun Sprout products.
Welcome on Board James Ferry
The NZFC Group welcomes James Ferry to the team at our Production Facility in Mt Wellington, Auckland. James will take up the role of Production Manager, responsible for the day to day operations of our processing facility.
Summer Delight
Quick, cheerful and tasty, this simple summer delight offers a combination of flavors that will surprise you, as well as looking colorful and inviting.
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