Walter & Wild
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Food manufacturer
In 2017-18 New Zealand's richest man Graeme Hart and his son Harry purchased three NZ food companies. Hubbards, Hansells and Gregg's sauces are now part of this new Hart vehicle: Walter & Wild (formerly HFG Group). Acquired NZ ice cream company Emerald Foods in 2021. Harry owns 33% and his father Graham owns the remaining 67%.
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Company Details
Type | Family-owned private company |
Subsidiaries | Hubbard Foods Ltd ![]() Breakfast cereal manufacturer Founded 1988. Manufactures own brand and private label breakfast cereals sold through supermarkets. Acquired by Walter & Wild in 2018. Emerald Foods Ltd ![]() Ice cream manufacturer Owned by wealthy New Zealand entrepreneur Diane Foreman from 2004 until 2015, when she sold the ice cream manufacturing arm of her business to a Hong Kong based group. In 2021 the company returned to New Zealand ownership when it was acquired by Walter & Wild. Products are made in New Zealand and sold in more than 30 countries around the world. Operates Movenpick and New Zealand Natural ice cream parlours in Australia and New Zealand. Hansells Food Group Ltd ![]() Food manufacturing Established in 1996 with the launch of Aunt Betty's steamed puddings. In 2006 Old Fashioned Foods acquired iconic NZ food company, Hansells. In April 2010, Old Fashioned Foods changed its company name to Hansells Food Group Limited. One of NZ's major food exporters. Acquired by Walter & Wild in 2018 |
Contact Details
Address | New Zealand |
Freecall | 1800 280 001 |
hello@walterandwild.com | |
Website | www.walterandwild.com |
Products / Brands
Walter & Wild
Alfa One Butter & Margarine Alfa One Cooking Oil Aunt Betty's Pudding & Custard Aunt Betty's Topping & Syrup Aunt Betty's Frozen Desserts/Fruit Chef's Kitchen Pudding & Custard Hansells Cordial Hansells Pudding & Custard |
Hansells Soup Hubbards Muesli & Oats Hubbards Cereal New Zealand Natural Ice Cream Vitafresh Cordial Wheelies Biscuits/Crackers |