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About Louise Reese-Jones

 Louise Reese-Jones, the proud owner of Kiwi Spices, embarked on a new culinary adventure in 2023 after a 20-year plus career in the corporate world. Feeling the call to try something different, Louise seized the opportunity to pursue her passion for high-quality, fresh spices by acquiring Kiwi Spices.

Kiwi Spices offers a diverse range of premium products, including Spice Blends, Dukkah, Gourmet Salts, Truffle Oil, Truffle Salt and Black Garlic. Louise is dedicated to filling a niche in Golden Bay and beyond, providing hand-curated blends made from the freshest ingredients. Her commitment to quality ensures that Kiwi Spices delivers pure flavours without fillers, a stark contrast to the often lackluster options available in supermarkets.

Louise has transformed her cooking skills and confidence through her involvement with Kiwi Spices. The business has not only enhanced her personal cooking experiences but also her social life, allowing her to host family and friends with ease and flair.

Louise's ambition is to support local wherever possible when sourcing Kiwi Spices' products. Suppliers to Kiwi Spices are all 100% NZ-owned companies, such as East Takaka Oil for their Olive Oil and Neudorf Black for their Black Garlic.

Louise's enthusiasm for Kiwi Spices is evident in every aspect of the business, from crafting the blends to engaging with customers at local markets. Her joy comes from the connections she makes with her customers and the positive feedback she receives from returning patrons.

Experienced in the customer service orientated world Louise excels and promises to deliver exceptional service. The recipes and blends created by her predecessor have provided a solid foundation, allowing Louise to continue the tradition of excellence and bring her unique touch to the vibrant world of spices.

Louise has a down-to-earth business philosophy: "I am learning all the time". Customer feedback, ideas and suggestions are not only welcome but are indeed paramount to Kiwi Spices' success! 

Explore the rich, flavourful offerings of Kiwi Spices and experience the difference that quality, freshness, and a passion for local products can make.