GoodBugs

24/04/2026

🥇 Kiss Me Kimchi – Hot Vegan Kimchi (NZ Made)

We’re thrilled to share that Kiss Me Kimchi has been awarded Gold Medal – Outstanding Food Producer Awards 2026 🏆

This is a huge moment for us — after winning Silver in 2020, we’ve continued refining the recipe based on customer feedback and development, and it’s now been re-awarded Gold.

The judges loved the vibrant colour enhanced by chilli flecks, generous crunchy chunks, and the slow-building, lingering heat 🔥

✔ Vegan
✔ NZ Made
✔ Small Batch

Thank you for all your support in helping us grow, improve, and keep doing what we love 💚

Buy online or visit us at the markets!

23/04/2026

Our market schedule is a little different this weekend due to ANZAC day trading laws, with our Saturday markets unable to operate on Saturday mornings. Instead, the Cambridge Farmers Market will now be happening on Friday afternoon from 2pm to 6pm. The Parnell Farmers' Market is taking a break this weekend.

Hence our schedule..

FRIDAY afternoon 24th April (2pm to 6pm)
Cambridge Farmers' Market NZ (Daniel)

Sunday 26 April
Hamilton Farmers' Market (Marea)
Grey Lynn Farmers Market (Daniel)

Have a great long weekend.

The picture incase you are interested - Aurora Australis (Southern Lights) from Shelter Rock hut (that's why you didn't see Daniel last weekend!!)

Lest We Forget

23/04/2026

A heads up due to ANZAC day trading laws - Cambridge Farmers' Market NZ is on Friday afternoon (2pm to 6pm).

Our Cambridge Farmers’ Market is hosting a Twilight Farmers' Market THIS Friday 24th April 2pm to 6pm.

We are unable to hold our regular market on Saturday 25th April (Anzac Day) due to road closures, trading laws and the Cambridge Cycle Event.

This is your opportunity to stock up on your fresh food needs before the long weekend officially starts. We have most of your regular favorite stall confirmed so it will be a great market.

This Twilight Farmers' Market will be at the same venue as our normal Cambridge market in Victoria Square.

Come chill out with our live music, meet up with friends and family and grab a hot pasty, burger, waffle, ice cream and more in the beautiful tree surroundings.

Hopefully the weather will be on our side.

See you there!

22/04/2026

The temperatures are dropping, and cold, wet, weather calls for a hearty meal for the whole family ❤️

cooked up these delicious looking Devilled Sausages, topped with a good dose of our Golden Kraut!

20/04/2026

✨ Gut-loving goodness in every bite! ✨
Try this oh-so-easy toasted bruschetta with a Goodbugs twist:

🥖 Crunchy bread
🌿 Zesta Pesto (hello, probiotic goodness!)
🧀 Swiss cheese
🥓 Salami, pepperoni, or your fave protein
🍅 Fresh tomato

Pop it in the oven until the cheese is melty and golden… then enjoy! Your taste buds (and gut) will thank you. 😋

17/04/2026

Have you tried our GOLD award winning Kimchi Sprinkles yet?!

🔥 Kimchi… but make it crunchy 🔥

Introducing our Kimchi Sprinkles & Kimchi Flakes – made from our punchy Kiss Me Kimchi, now freeze-dried into lightweight, flavour-packed goodness you can take anywhere.

Think: avo toast, noodles, salads, eggs… even popcorn 👀
All the fermented kick, none of the faff.

🥇 Gold Medal Winner – Outstanding Food Producer Awards 2026
Described by judges as “a really interesting and innovative product” with “endless applications” – and honestly, we agree.

So what’s the difference?
✨ Sprinkles – fine, punchy, and shaker-ready
✨ Flakes – chunkier, perfect for topping or rehydrating

Take them tramping, gift them to a gut-health geek, or level up your weekday lunch.
No fridge. No sugar. Just real fermented goodness – GoodBugs style.

Shop online or visit us at the markets!
https://www.goodbugs.co.nz/collections/bestsellers/products/kimchi-sprinkles-freeze-dried?variant=44705461371074

17/04/2026

Markets this weekend....

Sat 18 Apr - Tauranga Farmers Market (Marea)
Sun 19 Apr - Hamilton Farmers' Market (Marea)

Come and have a try of our GOLD winning Sauerkraut and Kimchi. 😀

15/04/2026

Time to showcase our latest AWARD WINNING ferments! First up - 🍯 Sweet As Honey Mustard Sauerkraut.

This is the kraut for those who “don’t like sauerkraut”… yet 😉

Sweet As blends raw honey, mustard, and turmeric for a naturally anti-inflammatory, sweet surprise. We add the flavour after fermentation to protect the natural enzymes and keep that honey beautifully fresh and alive ✨

🥇 Gold Medal Winner – Outstanding Food Producer Awards 2026

Judges said it best:
“Great texture with a nice crunch for the cabbage. Thoughtful use of ingredients. Clean product with an appealing, vibrant appearance.”

What started as a simple Facebook poll asking what flavours you wanted has grown into one of our most-loved ferments 💛

We’re especially proud to use local honey from Raglan’s Hunt & Gather Bee Co. – part of our amazing Cambridge market community 🐝

Ready to try the kraut that converts even the sceptics?
Buy online or visit us at the markets!
https://www.goodbugs.co.nz/collections/sauerkraut-500g/products/sauerkraut-500g-sweet-as-honey-mustard?variant=44757440037058

13/04/2026

From a small Waikato kitchen to 3 GOLD MEDALS 🏆 at the 2026 Outstanding Food Producer Awards! 🏆 Judged against 430+ products by 25 expert food judges across Aotearoa.

🥇 Kimchi Sprinkles (freeze-dried)
🥇 Sweet As Honey Mustard Sauerkraut
🥇 Kiss Me Kimchi (Hot Vegan)

Our first-ever Gold at this level—and a major milestone for our family business. Each product reflects our journey: innovation, community, and customer feedback.

Now in our 9th year, we've grown from a small side hustle to a full-time business, still hands-on and using organic, spray-free ingredients in the Waikato.

Huge thanks to everyone who supports us! 💚

👉 Try the Gold Medal range www.goodbugs.co.nz
Read all about our journey here https://f.mtr.cool/vyouimqwig

13/04/2026

We love keeping things sustainable – for your gut and the planet 🌏💚

That’s why we offer $1 off your next purchase when you bring back your empty GoodBugs jar!

Less waste, more goodness – it's a win-win.

10/04/2026

It's time for and this week try our Carrot Cupcakes with a GoodBugs Twist 🧡

Looking for another way to get GoodBugs into every meal? Try our carrot cupcakes!

Ingredients:
2 cups and 1 tbsp of spelt flour
2 tsp baking powder
2 tbs baking soda
1/2 tsp salt (fine)
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 1/2 cups coconut sugar
4 large eggs
1 1/4 cups melted butter (or coconut oil)
2 cups GoodBugs Citrus Twist Sauerkraut (chopped and strained) Buy Here
1 cup grated carrots
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup craisins

Icing Ingredients:
sour cream
honey

Method:
1. Preheat oven to 160,C
2. Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg into a bowl
3. Beat together the sugar, eggs, butter, add the strained kraut and carrots
4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet add the seeds and dried fruit be careful not to over mix
5. Pour into muffin or a cake pan bake for 30-40 min or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
6. Ice when cooled
7. Enjoy!

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