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As a mum of three, Matilda Green is no stranger to the stress of mid-week meals....
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Barker’s new Fruit Toppers bring a bold burst of fruit with no refined sugar to ...
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Syrups are a cornerstone of the Barker’s story. Since launching our iconic Blac...
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Our versatile range of Chutneys, Relishes & Jellies bring flavour to lunch, dinn...
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Short on time, ideas or confidence in the kitchen? Barker’s Meal Sauces are here...
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Where great taste meets ease in every squeeze. Say goodbye to crumbs and streaks...
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The Barker’s Immunity range is changing to EveryDay+ by Barker’s. We believe a ...
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This is our SWEETEST announcement yet! We’re launching three limited edition des...
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We've been busy cooking up a range of new Syrups, including Cold Brew Coffee Syr...
Read more >Wellness Through Food
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If you, or someone close to you suffers from a food allergy, you’ll know how imp...
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Oodles of Vegan-Friendly Options. Although we're not vegan certified, Barker's o...
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Many of you have asked us about low FODMAP and which Barker's products may be mo...
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The "longest day" - 140km cycle, 33km mountain run, 70km of kayak. 12 - 18 hours...
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Customers often ask us how grapefruit affects medication. Grapefruit (along with...
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Have you ever looked at a list of ingredients and wondered? In food, ‘artificial...
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At Barker's we have a philosophy to use squeezed juices when we can because it d...
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Gerald shares his personal journey on blackcurrants and managing Parkinson's dis...
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Growing Blackcurrants in New Zealand. Don and Di McFarlane have been blackcurran...
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We know how important it is to be clear whether gluten is, or is not, present in...
Read more >In the News
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Barker’s of Geraldine has come to Tāmaki Makaurau! We’ve opened our third Foodst...
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Barker’s of Geraldine is delighted to celebrate 50 years in business. Founded by...
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We are so excited to be able to share our news. We've been busily working away a...
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We are delighted to have just been named a Finalist in the NZ Food Awards 2019! ...
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We are delighted to have been awarded two very special medals in the 2019 Outsta...
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With 186 entries from 100 food producers, entrants in the 2018 Outstanding NZ Fo...
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Anthony Barker's Winemaking AdventuresAnthony Barker subscribed to the UK public...
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We are delighted, to say the least, to have won at the 2017 NZ Food Awards. Thre...
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We've made the finals! The top performers in New Zealand’s food industry have be...
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The engagement is announced of Miss Constance Mary MacArthur in 1926, and it’s u...
Read more >In the Community
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At Barker’s of Geraldine our connection to the Canterbury region is important to...
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We are pumped to announce that as of 28th June, we are an official sponsor of Ca...
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Barker’s were super proud to partner with the Trident Home Tactix netball team f...
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Supporting the World’s Largest Lamington for a good cause. We were delighted to ...
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It has been a long hot summer and the 2020 new year kicked off with many events ...
Read more >At Home in Geraldine
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It all started by making wine from elderberries foraged locally. Now 55 years la...
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We’re proud to have been able to call Geraldine home for the last 55 years. Our ...
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A DOUBLE WIN FOR BARKER’S at South Canterbury Business Excellence Awards 2021...
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There is immense pride in calling Geraldine home for the past 50 years. While it...
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At a time when consumers are looking for more and more connection with the foods...
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Barker's has been on the corner of the original family farm since its beginnings...
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One of Anthony Barker’s better known inventions was the Kent-Barker Log Fire whi...
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Meet Harriet Millar, Christchurch artist. After studying art school in England, ...
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There's a popular thread on social media under the tag #ThrowBackThursday....and...
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The Upton Farm cowshed and piggery were converted into the winery where the firs...
Read more >Our Sustainability Journey
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We have many inquiries from customers wanting to know the secret to removing lab...
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With the addition of a solar-powered light, our jars make the most wonderful lan...
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Bring the spirit of Día de los Muertos into your home this October with these br...
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Bring the smell of spring into your home with these lovely lavender candles – th...
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Make Dad’s day this Father’s Day with a handy place to store his tools – with th...
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Repurpose your Barker's preserve jars and create your own DIY Bird Feeder. Invit...
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Repurpose your Barker's bottles and create your own DIY Fantail Fairy Light bott...
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We love your enthusiasm for recycling and repurposing our beautiful glass bottle...
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Do you have glass jars and bottles in your recycling bin you'd like to repurpose...
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Beyond a simple vase or place setting for your dining table or special event, he...
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