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TASTE TRAIL ADOPTS SUSTAINABILITY THEME

The 2022 Horowhenua Taste Trail is working hard to be sustainable in all that it does as an event,and is supportive of initiatives by its 16 producer participants to be more sustainable.Chair Erica Guy says the Taste Trail decided to adopt sustainability as its theme for 2022, as a way of working to protect the future longevity of the event.“As we have organised and developed this year’s event, we have been conscious of the fact we want it to be sustainable in how we operate and deliver the ...

Watch Out for New Producers

There will be at least seven new producers joining the 2022 Horowhenua Taste Trail when gates open early on Saturday November 26. Horowhenua Taste Trail Chair Erica Guy says participants joining the trail for the first time in 2022 include beef and lamb producers Heights Farm, hand-crafted chocolate makers Potter Brothers, chilli powder, sauce and chutney grower and maker Emoyeni, hemp powder, oil and product maker Hemp Connect, olive oil producer Waikōkopu Grove & Orchard, cider-maker Elementa...

Horowhenua Taste Trail Makes a Comeback in 2022

After a three-year break the Horowhenua Taste Trail is returning in 2022 with new food stories, innovation and behind-the-scenes events for people to see and experience. Chair Erica Guy says it is incredibly exciting to announce this year’s event and to be able to plan with confidence, thanks to the support of principal partner Horowhenua District Council. “The Council has always been supportive of the event and we are pleased it recognises the TasteTrail is an iconic event for the district ...

Taste Trail not going ahead in 2021

The Horowhenua Taste Trail event will not be held in 2021, due to the ongoing uncertainty created by Covid-19. The event’s Trustees – representing Lewis Farms, Woodhaven Gardens, Genoese Foods and Turks Poultry – made the decision earlier this month. However, they remain committed to the event, which aims to give people an authentic, behind-the-scenes experience of quality food production from leading and emerging Horowhenua producers.  “We are incredibly disappointed to cancel this...

Horowhenua Producers during COVID 19

In these unprecedented times it has been reassuring to know our farmers, producers and makers  have all been committed to providing exceptional food to help keep New Zealanders fed!To keep their staff safe our producers have had to change the way they operate. We thought you would be interested to know about more about what they have been up to during this uncertain time . Genoese Foods is a family owned and operated local business, manufacturing...

Our Producers 2019

The fourth annual Horowhenua Taste Trail will take place on Saturday 23 November. An adventure through Horowhenua specialist food producers, which provides participants a behind the scenes experience of the excellent food grown and produced in the Horowhenua. Antony Young, Chairman of the Horowhenua Taste Trail Trust, says “when we launched the inaugural Horowhenua Taste Trail in 2016, we were determined to use it as an opportunity to tell inspiring stories of the district’s food producers�...

Thousands enjoy the Tastiest day out!

The Horowhenua Taste Trail, showcasing ten of Horowhenua’s specialist producers, took place on Saturday 24th November attracting over 2000 foodies from throughout New Zealand. The Taste Trail began in 2016 as a way to give participants a unique behind the scenes experience through Horowhenua’s specialist food producers, and has grown since inception. Todd Charteris, Chief Executive of Rabobank, says “We are proud to be involved in an event which showcases some of the district’s leading p...

Save the date!

Save the date for the tastiest event around! Take part in the fourth Horowhenua Taste Trail on Saturday 23 November 2019. The Taste Trail provides a unique opportunity to get behind the scenes, see how your food is produced and then enjoy it in a gourmet form on site, or fill your market bag along the way with the freshest produce to take home and enjoy! Tickets will be on sale later in the year. We will keep you updated on Facebook and Instagram....

Horowhenua – the North Island’s Vegetable Bowl

When you’re buying your fresh fruit and veggies, how often do you think about who was responsible for growing them? Chances are, at least some of the vegetables you buy during the year are grown right here in the Horowhenua.Driving through the Horowhenua region, there are expansive fields with symmetrical rows of different types of vegetables. Referred to by locals as the “market gardens”, these gardens provide the North Island with a fresh supply of vegetables throughout the year. “Our ...

You Can’t Beat the Sweet Taste of Strawberries

Summer and strawberries, is there anything better? Whether on top of a pavlova, in real fruit ice-cream or eaten fresh, strawberries make summer that extra bit delicious. This summer will be sweeter than usual because an established Horowhenua producer has entered the strawberry market - Lewis Farms Strawberries.There are a few things that make Lewis Farms Strawberries unique. Perhaps most exciting is that, in contrast to other producers, Lewis Farms will be able to grow strawberries right ...

In Conversation with: Antony Young, Chairperson of the Horowhenua Taste Trail

Antony Young, Chairperson of the Horowhenua Taste Trail, sees the Horowhenua through a unique set of eyes.  He has experienced the excitement of big city living in London, Hong Kong, and New York. However, it is the Horowhenua that he now calls home. Antony is a firm believer that the Horowhenua is an enviable place to live in its own right. “One thing I’ve really appreciated coming to the area is, the people are no nonsense and no pretence. I think that counts for a lot”, he says.Ori...

Going gluten free – how an innovative bakery is bucking the assumption of what makes a good loaf of bread

Traditionally, a gluten free diet has been adhered to for medical reasons such as an individual being diagnosed with coeliac disease, or a non-coeliac gluten sensitivity. However, new low carbohydrate diets are changing the landscape of who is choosing to eat gluten free products.Amanda Longfield, a contributor at www.healthyfood.co.nz, describes two popular low carbohydrate diets. “Paleo is a high-protein, low carbohydrate diet that eliminates grains, legumes and dairy foods from yo...

2018 Producers

The third annual Horowhenua Taste Trail will take place on Saturday November 24. The event, an adventure through Horowhenua specialist food producers, provides participants a behind the scenes experience of the excellent food grown and produced in the Horowhenua.Antony Young, Chairman of the Horowhenua Taste Trail Trust, says “when we launched the inaugural Horowhenua Taste Trail in 2016, we were determined to use it as an opportunity to tell inspiring stories of the district’s food producer...

Horowhenua’s tastiest event just got a little tastier.

The third annual Horowhenua Taste Trail will take place on Saturday 24 November.The event, first held in 2016, has grown enormously, and last year attracted foodies from throughout New Zealand. Antony Young, Chairman of the Horowhenua Taste Trail Trust, says “Horowhenua grows and produces excellent food.  We want to showcase the variety of quality food producers in the Horowhenua to our local community and the rest of New Zealand.” “We are delighted to bring participants an even ...

Save the Date

Save the Date for the tastiest event around...This year's Horowhenua Taste Trail is on Saturday 24th November. We have been busy working in the background to make the event bigger, better and even tastier than last year. Keep an eye on our Facebook page to stay up to date with all of our news....

About Us

Horowhenua Taste Trail is a not for profit organisation governed by the Horowhenua Taste Trail Trust. Find out more about us here....

Horowhenua Taste Trail 2017 - Our Producers

Horowhenua Taste Trail is back for another year and we are excited to announce the producers on the trail this year which includes some of last years favourite stops plus a couple of new ones to try out along the way.Producers on the 2017 Horowhenua Taste Trail include Woodys Free Range Farm, Turks Poultry, Woodhaven Gardens, Levin Eels, Thoroughbread Foods, Tendertips Asparagus, Genoese Pesto, RJ's Licorice, and Bagrie Dairy Farm. Ms Lewis says each stop is working to improv...

We're back!

Howhenua's Tastiest Event is back!Make sure you mark save the 25th November. The second annual Horowhenua Taste Trail will take place on Saturday November 25.The event, held for the first time last November showcasing Horowhenua specialist food producers and a farm tour, was such a success a trust is being set up to ensure this is an annual event  in the Horowhenua.Antony Young, Horowhenua Taste Trail Chairman, says “Horowhenua grows and produces excellent food.  We wa...

HTT shortens the divide!

Horowhenua Taste Trail shortens rural-urban divide... How did we do that? Find out here...

Horowhenua Taste Trail Success

The inaugural Horowhenua Taste Trail drew thousands from across the district and further abroad. Read about the success here ...

Hey Pesto!

New Zealand's leading pesto brand is showcasing their popular products at Taste Trail, as well as in National news. Find out why they're in demand here...