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Levantine
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Their Story
Obada and Duaa founded Levantine after immigrating to New Zealand from Syria in 2016. Their inspiration stemmed from a desire to provide their children with healthy snacks that had less or no processed sugar, while still being rich in fibre and nutrition. Dates, a staple in the Middle East, became…
What They Make
- Stuffed Medjool Dates (gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan)
- Assorted Dates Gift Box (flavours include coconut, almond, pistachio, biscuits, tahini, sesame, peanut, cardamom, dark chocolate, and coffee)
- Choco Ginger Dates Gift Box (stuffed with ginger mix and covered with 70% dark chocolate)
- Tahini Biscuit Dates Gift Box (stuffed with tahini, gluten-free biscuits, sesame, and cardamom)
- Baklava (hand-made using New Zealand honey)
- Mamoul (specially spiced pastries filled with date paste, walnuts, or pistachios)
- Levantine frequently adds new products to their range.
Awards & Recognition
- Outstanding New Zealand Food Producer Awards — Gold Medal
- FMCG New Product Category — finalist
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How to Get Their Products
Customers can purchase Levantine products at their permanent stall at the Clevedon Village Farmers Market every Sunday from 8 am to 1 pm. Their stuffed Medjool dates are also sold at Moore Wilson's in Wellington.