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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
Email 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


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