Doncaster pie maker sends first export orders of British pork pies to New Zealand

Handcrafted British pork pies made by a Doncaster-based bakery are being shipped to New Zealand due to a new partnership with UK food exporter, Smylie Ltd.

The family-run bakery, The Topping Pie Company, has sent its first export orders to Union Jack’s, which operates a chain of UK food stores in Auckland, New Zealand.

A range of pies made with British Red Tractor pork meat and ingredients, including Dinky Topped Cranberry, Cheese and Pickle and Stilton varieties; Family pork pies; Medium pork pies and Chilli pork pies have been listed by the NZ retailer.

Smylie Ltd, a North West-based family run food exporter, specialises in sourcing and distributing British food and drink for the export market, supplying supermarkets, distributors, Embassies and food service companies around the world.

Roger Topping, managing director of The Topping Pie Company, commented: “We are excited to secure another export order after our recent success with The Co-operative Society in the Channel Islands.

“New Zealand is a popular destination for British expats and we know they crave a little taste of home, so we are delighted to be able to deliver a slice of Britain with the support of Smylie’s dedicated team of experts.”

Henry Elsby, international sales manager of Smylie Ltd, added: “We are pleased to be working with The Topping Pie Company to export its premium quality pork pies into NZ.

“The premium quality pies are going down well with ex pats and Kiwis alike and now they have a taste for Toppings, we are planning to target other retailers and additional channels, including food service.”

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