Published 3 August 2026
Introducing Amanda Kooiman, new Owner Operator for Gilmours Wellington
My journey with Gilmours Wellington began in 2016 as Health & Safety and Compliance Manager. From the outset, I developed a passion for the business and the Foodservice industry. Over the years, I have progressed through a range ...
Published 28 April 2026
Introducing Ollie Newton, new Owner Operator for Gilmours Hawke's Bay
My journey with Gilmours started three years ago, where I transitioned from my corporate career into a Commercial Manager role at Gilmours Wellington. Under the guidance of Matt Humphrey (Owner Operator, Gilmours Wellington), I w ...
Published 1 December 2025
Foodstuffs North Island, the owner of the Gilmours brand, has acquired leading wholesale butchery business JR Wholesale Meats, taking a significant step towards its goal of becoming the preferred Foodservice partner for New Zealand businesses. The acquisition strengthens Gilmours’ butchery capabilit ...
Published 12 August 2025
The Fine Food Show at Auckland Showgrounds was a fantastic opportunity to connect with the Foodservice community and showcase some of our suppliers in live product demos.
It was awesome to partner with Exhibit Group on our custom-built stand for the Fine Food Show 2025. We thank the team for helpin ...
Published 6 May 2025
Gilmours Hawke's Bay new Cash 'n Carry store is now open
Almost 10 years ago, Foodstuffs North Island closed the Toops Napier branch down as part of the wider Gilmours rebrand. Since then, Gilmours Central has been actively partnering and supporting customers in the Hawke’s Bay region with their Fo ...
Published 29 April 2025
Introducing Pomana Marsh, new Owner Operator for Gilmours Central
Joining the team in 2011 as a picker and packer, when the branch was still known as Toops, my original sights were not on ownership. In 2015 Peter Blackwell took over the newly rebranded Gilmours store and under his mentorship, I pro ...
Published 20 January 2025
With a purpose to fuel young minds and bodies with whole foods and nourishing meals, we are excited to partner with Libelle Group NZ, Compass Group NZ, and many other New Zealand businesses as part of the School Lunch Collective.
Through our combined expertise in developing menu options, sourcing t ...
Published 17 October 2024
Our Gilmours North Shore and Manukau stores have joined the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower - Australia & New Zealand
Globally, one in seven people live with a disability – while some of these are visible disabilities, many people have a non-visible condition such as autism, epilepsy, diabetes, and ...
Published 18 August 2023
Gilmours awarded Retail Employer of the Year for third consecutive year
The Gilmours team is proud to share the news that we’ve taken out the Retail Employer of the Year Award (medium category) for the third year in a row.
As one voter commented: “Gilmours is dedicated to supporting New Zealand wi ...
Published 18 May 2023
As of 1 July 2023, the Government is placing a ban on all plastic produce bags, cutlery and straws.
Gilmours has already deleted all plastic straws (July 2019) and polystyrene plastic cutlery (Oct 2022) – now all PLA compostable cutlery and PLA compostable straws must be deleted by 1 July.
Stores ...
Published 10 May 2023
From Sunday 21 May 2023, the Gilmours Hamilton Cash 'n Carry store will be open on Sundays from 10am - 4pm.
Owner Operator Richard Goatcher and the Gilmours Hamilton Team are looking forward to opening their doors on Sundays and seeing you in-store soon. Keep an eye out on the Gilmours Hamilton Fac ...
Published 2 December 2022
"Come in and visit our brand new Chiller and Produce division. It’s filled with all the products we know you want, and we’re looking forward to sharing it with you. Whether you’re looking for butchery, poultry, seafood, or dairy – we have what you need. Our Produce selection has also increased, and ...
Published 23 November 2022
Gilmours is looking to align with the New Zealand government's stance on making NZ Smoke Free by 2025. For our part to help achieve this:
From 1 January 2023, all tobacco products will no longer be available for purchase in any of our Gilmours stores.
This includes: cigarettes, cigars, and vaping p ...
Published 30 June 2022
UPDATED: 15 Aug 2022
As of 15 August 2022, our Buyer's Guide catalogue will no longer be printed and distributed.
We are committed to our Sustainability and Social Responsibility as a business and are always looking for ways to ensure continuous improvement on how we function. As a result, we have ...