Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 27 October?

27th October 2023 By Staff Reporter | news@foodticker.co.nz | @foodtickernz

Rutherford & Meyer put a twist on a classic, Paddy Gower and Karen O’Leary get involved in NPD, and a Garage Project cult favourite gets a spicy makeover.

Rutherford & Meyer is hitting the summer NPD window.

The Wellington cracker and condiment company has expanded its range of fruit pastes, putting a spin on its classic quince paste to deliver a champagne and quince option.

The 100g packet sells for $7.50 direct online.

A new celebrity-backed non-alc offering came out this week, after ThreeNow’s Paddy Gower Has Issues questioned why non-alcoholic beers are often priced the same as regular beer.

After satisfying themselves that proper non-alcoholic beer is a complicated and time-consuming process deserving of the price tag, they teamed up with syrup slingers Six Barrel Soda to craft an alcohol-free IPA-inspired number.

The Wellington-based business also drew on the help of local actress and comedian Karen O’Leary, who worked with founder Joe Slater to produce the ZerO’Leary.

The 500ml limited edition release, developed with New Zealand grapefruit and Nelson hops, is available for $16.95 direct online, with every purchase supporting rainbow charity InsideOUT.

Fellow Wellington stalwart Garage Project has given one of its cult classics a new spin this week.

The brewer has spiced up its cucumber dill pickle sour to make Spicy Pickle Beer, as part of the Spicy Fest it is hosting at its Auckland and Wellington locations this weekend. 

Originally produced for Visa Wellington on a Place, the 330mL cans are back priced at $18 for a four-pack.