Our Story
About Us
It’s incredible to think that the products Emma-Jane’s Foodservice bring to New Zealand have now been a Chef’s favourite for over 20 years. From humble beginnings in a small premises in Palmerston North, Emma-Janes has become one of New Zealand’s leading companies for importing European products that inspire Chefs.
This has been made possible by listening to our customers and finding a solution for their needs. We understand the pressure that goes on in a kitchen, at Emma-Janes we are providing amazing products to relieve this pressure and make it exciting for all our Chefs.
People are the heart of Emma-Jane’s Foodservice. Everyone involved is completely invested in our products and taking them to the New Zealand market place. We are dedicated to providing the best solutions for our chefs.
The product development, purchasing, freight, sales, marketing, administration, dispatch and customer service teams all have one goal in mind. That goal is our customer’s satisfaction. There is no
greater reward than seeing our products out in the market place being used and enjoyed by so many!
Emma-Jane’s greatest strength is innovation. We are a very forward thinking team, always on the hunt for fresh ideas and inspirations for our customers. Your feedback is of high importance to help us succeed and continue being the company that inspires New Zealand Chefs.
Suppliers
We source our greatness from all over Europe. Hover over a highlighted country to find out more.
Europe
Our History
1989
Family Business Started.
1997
Emma-Jane’s brand established.
1998
Relationships set up with Foodservice distributors in NZ.
1999
First Van Diermen container of Puffs and Éclairs imported and launched into NZ.
2007
First foodservice trade show attended by the Emma-Jane’s team.
2014
Creation of the Emma-Jane’s website with foodservice products listed.
2015
First Traiteur de Paris container imported and launched into NZ.
2016
Gourmand pastry range imported and launched into NZ.
2017
La Donatella and Pidy range imported and launched into NZ.
2018
Emma-Jane’s rebrand and restructure.
2019
Introducing over 20 new innovative products to our range.
2020
Emma-Jane’s Tradeshow stand and brochure gets a refresh!
2021
Introduced HOF Products. Our first Ever Savoury Pastry!
2022
Boncoloc and Europastry imported and Launched into New Zealand. Emma-Jane’s Moved into a New Building!
2024
We developed a new website for both Distributors and End Users