New Zealand: 20 years Food & Beverage Logistics

For wine and dairy producers, a. hartrodt offers customized cold chain solutions.
14/10/2025

In New Zealand, more and more prestigious wineries and leading dairy producers are working with a. hartrodt. This week, the Food & Beverage (F&B) division is celebrating its 20th anniversary in the South Pacific island nation. The Food & Beverage specialists are looking forward to lunch at La Cave, a delicatessen and wine cellar in Auckland, which supports many of a. hartrodt New Zealand’s valued clients. With imported gourmet products, the team wants to review its own success story with F&B exports. “We are actively strengthening our collaborations with local wineries as well as prominent global brands,” says Vanessa Burns, Managing Director of a. hartrodt New Zealand.

Export hub for Asia-Pacific markets 

“As a leading logistics service provider for wine exports, we strive to increase the global visibility of our brand,” she states. The country in the southern hemisphere has established itself as a strategic export hub for Asia-Pacific markets. F&B New Zealand enables local producers to ensure seamless international trade: “The expertise of our staff significantly adds value to the success of our global network.”

Reliability is key

Vanessa Burns describes long-standing partnerships as “a major milestone”. According to her, clients value customized cold chain delivery solutions designed to meet the requirements of the food and beverage sector: “Our Auckland warehouse is approved for a wide range of perishables.” Reliability is key: “Our remoteness demands meticulous scheduling, strict temperature regulation, and rigorous compliance to guarantee products reach their markets in optimal condition.” Nationwide, a. hartrodt New Zealand works with trusted partners who operate chilled and frozen facilities.

Vanessa Burns has clear growth targets for the next F&B anniversary: “We want to continue to expand exports from our region.” Individual solutions for premium products such as wine, dairy and other Food & Beverage products are intended to further strengthen customer partnerships.