New Zealand Made
Anne Gibson, Managing Director
a message from one of our owners
For me, it started with one of our owners suggesting I try their finely powdered turmeric as I suffer from rheumatoid arthritis. At the time I was on medication and about to increase the meds when I decided ‘enough was enough’ and was open to trying something natural. I started on one tsp of turmeric daily, the meds were discarded and I am now pain and ‘med’ free. Soon after, I became an investor and I now run the Company for a group of active and very interested investors. It’s a dream role and couldn’t live without it.
Our Drying Process
We offer a variety of drying processes for all our natural produce. Our dryers offer our customers an enriched and reliable drying process making the products naturally superior in the food production process.
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First Step
Fresh apples from the orchard
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Second Step
Ready for the dryer
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Third Step
Dried to perfection
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Fourth Step
Final grinding
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Fifth Step
Fresh NZ powders
Our Products
DryNZ offers a range of key product variants to suit your needs. Only the very best fruit and vegetables from NZ’s top growers are sourced to go through the drying process at the manufacturing processing plant with the end result being succulent, healthy and tasty dried products every time.
The Faces Behind DryNZ
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Ann Gibson - Managing Director
Anne has led DryNZ for seven years, driven by her passion for leadership, innovation, and strong relationships. She fosters a high-performing, motivated team that continually enhances manufacturing processes while building trust with partners. Her values-based approach ensures DryNZ operates seamlessly, with meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to excellence. Before leading DryNZ, Anne managed senior-level teams, excelling in stakeholder
engagement and motivating teams for high performance. She takes a pragmatic approach to customer relationships, always striving for the best outcomes. With a focus on collaboration, efficiency, and continuous improvement, she leads a dedicated team committed to delivering top-quality products. Anne drives DryNZ’s strategic growth both nationally and globally, overseeing key performance goals and ensuring alignment across all functions. With hands-on
leadership, she guides her capable operations team while fostering strong relationships with New Zealand’s heartland growers. Above all, she is dedicated to delivering high-quality, freshly dried products to an expanding customer base.
Passionate about food, travel, and people, Anne’s leadership is defined by innovation, excellence, and a deep commitment to both her team and customers. -
Bianca Cornford - Chief Financial Officer & Sales Director, Greater China Region
Bianca joined DryNZ three and a half years ago and has played a pivotal role in driving exceptional growth in the Greater China region. Under her leadership, the sales team successfully doubled annual sales turnover, reinforcing DryNZ’s strong market presence. In the past 12 months, she has led the export project of NZ fruit and veg powder into China, exemplifying her ability to achieve outstanding results in a competitive international landscape. With over 20 years of senior financial experience, Bianca brings a comprehensive skill set in strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and pricing strategies designed to meet the specific needs of wholesalers in the region. Her financial expertise, coupled with her deep knowledge of export operations, has been instrumental in driving sustained business growth for DryNZ.
Bianca is committed to developing and implementing financial and sales strategies that support long-term expansion while fostering strong collaboration with stakeholders to optimise resource allocation and investments. Her strategic vision and dedication continue to position DryNZ for success in China and beyond. -
Vanessa
Hi my name is Vanessa and I have worked at DryNZ for nearly 3 years. I live locally with my family enjoying the benefits of our beaches, bush walks and natural resources.
Whether working on the production floor or preparing orders for our on-line customers, I enjoying making high quality New Zealand fruit and vegetable products. We have an amazing, professional and supportive team here at DryNZ and I love working here. -
Daisy
Ki Ora I’m Daisy. I moved to Waiuku 12 ½ years ago and have worked for DryNZ for 6 ½ years. Upon joining DryNZ I have attained my Forklift Licence, have been educated in food manufacturing and every aspects of running a factory. Not only do I enjoy my work here at DryNZ but I have made great friendships which will last a lifetime.
