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  • Chilli Elaiasalata wins Silver!

    by Elysian Foods
    We’re proud and so excited to share that our Chilli Elaiasalata has won the Silver award in the Chilled/Deli Category of the Inspire NZ Artisan Awa...
    Posted in Awards, NZ Artisan Awards 2025, Silver

  • Elysian Foods Turns 25yrs

    by Elysian Foods

    In 2017, Toby traded in his corporate career to buy Elysian Foods, the only company in New Zealand that makes his favourite dip Taramasalata.

    Posted in 25th Birthday, Birthday, Toby Green

  • NEW product launch!

    by Elysian Foods

    Toby and the team have been experimenting in the kitchen again, and this time we've been playing with chilli marinade!

    Posted in Chilli dip, Elaiasalata, New dip, Olive dip

  • A sprinkle of design

    by Elysian Foods

    If you haven’t come across her work yet, we’re so proud to introduce Artemisia (Missy) Walcott. A sprinkle of ingredients, half a dozen conversations, and one talented animation student later and here we are, using our beautiful design she’s created for us.

    Posted in Branding, Design, Merchandise, Students

  • New packaging, same divine dip

    by Elysian Foods
    Toby Green, a self confessed lover of Taramasalata, first bought Elysian Foods back in 2017. He's made a number of changes over the years; from con...
    Posted in 20% less plastic, Recyclable Lids, Sustainable packaging

  • Elysian Awarded ‘Above and Beyond’ Employer

    by Elysian Foods

    After an ischemic cerebral stroke in 2021, Henry found himself in hospital for three months wondering what the future might hold for him. Fast forward three years and Henry is a key part of the team at Elysian Foods.

    Posted in Rehabilitation, Workbridge

  • Why we love attending events

    by Elysian Foods
    It’s a lot of fun attending events - big and small. From the Auckland Food Show with hundreds of exhibitors, to an in-store market day with just a ...
    Posted in Events, Food Shows

  • The inspiration behind Truffle Taramasalata

    by Elysian Foods
    "They were already well aware of my love of taramasalata, and had managed to find some truffle infused taramasalata in a local deli. It was sensational!"
    Posted in Innovation, Taramasalata, Truffle, Truffle Taramasalata, Unique Product

  • New Canola Oil Pump

    by Elysian Foods
    We like to keep our customers updated when we make improvements to our factory. Some like to know what we've been up to, others are interested in t...
    Posted in Canola Oil Pump, Innovation

  • The Perfect Pairing

    by Elysian Foods
    What do you get when you take the oldest pub in Wellington with an ethos of executing the classics really well, and a small, local, family run busi...
    Posted in Taramasalata, Thistle Inn, Warmed olives

  • A chat with Elaiasalata's creator

    by Elysian Foods
    Word has gotten out that our unique Elaiasalata dip is only made by us! We're often asked about it at in-store tastings, so we thought it was abou...
    Posted in Elaiasalata, Unique Product

  • Breaking radio silence after 52 years

    by Elysian Foods
    I really enjoyed talking to Kathryn Ryan on the Nine to Noon show yesterday. Having spent some time talking to the producers behind the scenes at R...
    Posted in Kathryn Ryan, Nine to Noon programme, Radio New Zealand