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Barker's of Geraldine
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Barker's of Geraldine

Barker's of Geraldine was founded in 1969 by Anthony and Gillian Barker. Founded in 1969 on a family farm, they specialize in fruit-based products including jams, chutneys, relishes, and dessert sauces, using carefully selected, often locally sourced, ingredients Winner, South Canterbury's best business (2015) · Winner, South Canterbury's best business (2024)

“Barker's of Geraldine has been filling Kiwi pantries with syrups, spreads, chutneys, sauces and much more deliciousness for over 50 years.” · “A purpose-built landmark Foodstore and Eatery with an innovative fresh menu using ingredients from Barker's of Geraldine and Barker's Professional ranges.”

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Their Story

Barker's of Geraldine was founded in 1969 by Anthony and Gillian Barker. The business began as a way to diversify their farming income, initially producing elderflower or elderberry wine in a converted shed on their family farm in Pleasant Valley, 8km from Geraldine. Anthony Barker, described as an…

What They Make

  • Preserves & Spreads: Fruit Preserves (Wildberry, NZ Seedless Bramble Berries, Raspberry, NZ Blueberries with Cranberries, Apricot & Mango Squeezy Fruit Preserve, Tropical Squeezy Jam, Mixed Berry Squeezy Jam, Strawberry Squeezy Jam, Cherry Jam, Raspberry & Redcurrant Jam, Strawberry Jam, Three Berry Jam, Blueberry & Cranberry Fruit Preserve, Raspberry Squeezy Fruit Preserve), Curds (Boysenberry, Passionfruit, Squeezed NZ Lemon), Dulce de Leche, Marmalades (Lemon & Lime, Grapefruit And Orange), Gingerbread Caramel Spread, Nut-free Spread
  • Chutneys, Relishes & Jellies: Caramelised Onion Relish, Dill & Pickle Burger Relish, Nectarine & Chipotle Sammie Relish, New Zealand Beetroot Relish, New York Mustard Relish, Pear & Fig Relish, Pineapple & Habanero Taco Relish, Classic Cranberry Jelly, Mint & Apple Jelly, Redcurrant Jelly, Green Tomato with Jalapeno Chutney, Peach and Mango Chutney, Squeezy Chilli Jam Relish
  • Syrups & Beverages: Classic Fruit Syrup, Coffee & Tea Syrups, Fruit & Soda Syrups (Blood Orange, Lime & Bitters Premium Mixer Soda Syrup, Caffeine Free Cola Soda Syrup, Orange Fizz Soda Syrup, Raspberry Lemonade Soda Syrup), EveryDay+ Wellbeing Syrup, Premium Fruit Syrup, Premium Mixer Soda Syrups, Soda Syrup, Raspberry Lemonade Slushie (12 pack), Blackcurrant Juice Syrup (signature product)
  • Savoury Sauces & Condiments: Squeezy Sauces, Creamy Chipotle Sauce, Central Otago Plum Sauce, NZ Apricot with Mango Sauce, Moroccan Harissa, Balsamic Mint Sauce, Chunky NZ Apple Sauce, Sweet Chilli Sauce, Homestyle Tomato Sauce, Original Tomato Sauce
  • Meal Makers: Meal Maker Relishes (Dill & Pickle Burger Relish, Nectarine & Chipotle Sammie Relish, Pineapple & Habanero Taco Relish), Meal Sauces (Butter Chicken, Coconut Curry, Curried Sausages, NZ Honey Teriyaki, Nut-Free Satay, Spinach Saagwala, Savoury Cottage Pie, Sweet 'n Sour, Thai Green Curry, Thai Red Curry, Apricot Chickpea)
  • Platter Partners: Fruit for Cheese (Black Cherry & Pinot Noir, Feijoa & Pear, Quince, Blackberry & Brandy, Pomegranate & Black Pepper), Antipastos (Roasted Capsicum, Sundried Tomato & Olive, Kalamata Olive), Chilli Jam, Mango, Chilli & Lime Jam, Blackcurrant & Red Onion Jam
  • Dessert Sauces & Toppers: Gingerbread Caramel Dessert Sauce, Creamy Tiramisu Dessert Sauce, Choc Lovers Chocolate Dessert Sauce, Strawberry Sundae Dessert Sauce, Butterscotch Caramel Dessert Sauce, Lemon Passionfruit Dessert Sauce, Kiwifruit Coulis, Apricot & Peach Fruit Topper, Mixed Berry Fruit Topper
  • Seasonal/Specialties: Fruit compotes (Rhubarb, Strawberry and Raspberry; Boysenberry & Blackcurrant with Chia; Black Cherry & Vanilla with Apple; Peach, Mango & Passionfruit). Limited edition dessert sauces (Kiwifruit Coulis, Creamy Tiramisu).

Awards & Recognition

  • South Canterbury's best business — Winner(2015)
  • South Canterbury's best business — Winner(2024)
  • South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards — Supreme Business Title(2009)
  • South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards — Supreme Business Title(2014)
  • South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards — Supreme Business Title(2024)
  • Westpac Canterbury Chamber of Commerce Business Champions Awards — Producer / Manufacturer Award(2019)
  • NZ Food Awards — Category Winner (three years in a row)
  • New Zealand Food Awards — Dry Award for New Yorker Mustard Relish(2016)

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How to Get Their Products

Farmers' Markets

Geraldine Farmers Market

Canterbury·Sat 9-12:30

Direct Sales

71 Talbot Street, Geraldine, South Canterbury, 7930, New Zealand

Online

NZ-wide delivery available via online store; in-store purchase at Barker's Foodstore & Eatery locations.

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