Our Story
Creating Authentic New Zealand foodservice 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.
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 manufacturers across Australia, Groenz combines reliable production with a strong trans-Tasman supply network.
Now Part of the
Flavour Makers Family
In 2013, Golden State Foods (GSF) became a majority partner in Groenz, and by 2018, Groenz was fully part of the GSF family, support that helped us grow for the years that followed.
In 2026, Groenz joined the Flavour Makers family. Flavour Makers is one of Australia's pioneering food manufacturing partners, sharing our same drive for flavour, quality and innovation. Groenz is now supported by their end-to-end culinary and manufacturing expertise, strengthening our ability to deliver flavour for customers today.
With that expertise behind us, Groenz is set up to bring a broader, chef-driven range to foodservice customers on both sides of the Tasman and beyond.