Our Story
Creating truly authentic flavours for over 50 years.
Beginning in 1973
Many great dishes are finished with a flourish of sauce - and our story begins with one: an authentic, delicious mayonnaise. Over 50 years ago, Chef Maarten Groen arrived from the Netherlands and drew on his European heritage to craft a mayonnaise Kiwis quickly fell in love with.
From that single recipe, we’ve grown into a trusted manufacturer of sauces, dressings, and condiments - proudly crafting our products in Wellington, New Zealand, while staying true to the flavour heritage that started it all.
Today, Groenz is known for delivering flavour solutions that consistently perform. From our iconic sauces to custom-developed formulations, we work closely with customers to create flavours that taste great while standing up to the demands of commercial kitchens. Our foodservice brands – Frenchmaid, Kiwi Style and In House Systems - are built on reliability, ease of use, and a deep understanding of what kitchens need to run smoothly.
Whether we’re supporting an international QSR chain or helping a fast-growing food manufacturer scale, our focus remains the same: being a proactive, collaborative flavour partner committed to our customers’ success.
Groenz Today
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From 1973, Groenz has partnered Australasian foodservice and QSR customers for over 52 years and counting.
We have 83 employees across Australia and New Zealand over.
With over 25 distributors across Australia & New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, our products are readily available near you.
Our Values
Treat others like you want to be treated
Make the best product
Give the customer a fair deal
Maintain the highest standards
Production and Distribution Capabilities
Our purpose-built production facility in Wellington, New Zealand is the hub of our food manufacturing, where we craft consistent, high-quality sauces, dressings, and condiments for the foodservice industry.
Across New Zealand and Australia, we have established warehouse and distribution facilities, supported by trusted logistics partners, ensuring our foodservice products are stocked, available, and delivered efficiently wherever they’re needed.
Whether serving local kitchens in New Zealand or national restaurant chains, QSRs, caterers and and manufacturers across Australia, Groenz combines reliable production with a strong trans-Tasman supply network.
Backed By
In 2018, we became a part of the Golden State Foods (GSF) family - one of the world’s largest diversified suppliers and manufacturers to the foodservice industry. Groenz is supported by global expertise, proven systems, and a strong commitment to quality and people. GSF’s legacy of innovation and operational excellence strengthens our ability to deliver for customers today and propel us toward future growth.
GSF feeds 1 billion people per day. Our 17 international food processing facilities produce approximately 1 billion pounds of liquid products, nearly 200 million pounds of meat products, and more than 100 million pounds of produce annually.
Learn more in the video below about our foodservice manufacturing and distribution services, which support approximately 125,000 quick service restaurant stores in more than 40 countries on five continents.
Watch the corporate video.