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THE FLOWER CRATE GROWS

The Flower Crate down Lovegrove Lane in Hamilton East has recently expanded into the space next door with the addition of The Potting Shed. Owner, Alex Bedford says “when the opportunity arose to expand into the old Hearth space it was an exciting opportunity to enlarge the plant and gardenware side. We have a passion for growing healthy plants so are able to provide a bespoke service and share our knowledge further. It’s a space dedicated to all things green and garden where people can come in and gain valuable insight and assistance.” In the original space of The Flower Crate you will find an ever growing range of carefully curated goods from artisan glass to gourmet delights. Floristry is still the heart and soul of this delightful shop, where all flowers are NZ grown and arranged in 100% sustainable wrappings. If you haven’t discovered them already, The Flower Crate and Potting Shed are a sensory delight. Pop in or give them a call, they are always more than happy to help. The Flower Crate Lovegrove Lane, 394 Grey Street, Hamilton East

MAGILLS EXPANDS

Award-winning butchery Magills has more than trebled its capacity, with the opening of its new facility beside their current retail store and butchery in Te Awamutu. In 2015, Magills won a New Zealand Food award for their pulled beef and have been expanding this aspect of the business ever since. The pulled meat range, which includes lamb, pork and beef, is available in retail packs at many retailers, but the team also supply the likes of My Food Bag, Hell Pizza, Eat My Lunch, and Oxford Pies. Which is why the ability to produce two tonnes of pulled meat a day, compared to the 600kgs they used to produce, is a great thing for this family-run Waikato butchery achieving great things. magills.co.nz

PEPLERS GETS GUTSY

The first brew of Gutsy Kombucha has gone down at its new home in Te Kauwhata. Savour the Taste (2021) Ltd recently bought Gutsy Kombucha from Kim Endres who created the brand. New owners Paul and Jane Menneer, who also own and produce the Peplers and Cambridge Picklery products, are excited to add kombucha to their growing list of delicious products. gutsy.co.nz