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May 22, 2024

The Secret to Perfect Butter Cookies: Why Quality Ingredients Matter

There’s no denying that at Lowrey Foods, we’ve mastered the art of the perfect butter cookie. So it’s no wonder we get asked one question a lot, and that is, “What’s your secret to the perfect butter cookie?”

We don’t believe in long, complicated lists of ingredients that include numbers and additives you probably don’t recognise.

Our secret to perfect butter...

Oct 13, 2023

Discover the Taste of New Zealand: Lowrey Butter Cookies Now at Aelia Duty Free Stores!

Are you an adventurer planning your journey through the stunning landscapes of New Zealand? Don't miss out on the essence of Kiwi flavors! Lowrey Butter Cookies, the epitome of New Zealand's culinary delight, is now available at Aelia Duty Free Stores in the country's major airports.  

Indulge in Pure Kiwi Goodness:  

Before boarding your flight, take a moment to savor the unique taste of New Zealand's natural beauty. Lowrey Butter...

Apr 21, 2023

The Secret of Products "Made in New Zealand"

What is "Made in New Zealand"?

When a product is labelled as "Made in New Zealand," it signifies the production and manufacturing was undertaken on New Zealand soil. Further to the manufacturing of the product, the design, research and development, and brand management of the product, has also all been executed in New Zealand.

What is the quality of products made in New Zealand?

Although it is not as famous as "Made in China", "Made in New Zealand" is a label associated with...

Mar 28, 2023

Your Ultimate Guide of Where to Buy New Zealand Food Online (Updated 2024)

New Zealand is a beautiful country known for its stunning scenery, welcoming people, and delicious food. Underpinning the New Zealand food scene is the natural abundance of, and access to, some of the world's highest quality and purest homegrown produce and ingredients. These form the foundation of many local delicacies and treats enjoyed by locals and tourists alike.

But it's the Kiwi's love for sweet treats that are truly making a name on the global stage. From the classic pavlova to...

Mar 24, 2023

7 Must-Know Facts About New Zealand Butter Brands

New Zealand is home to some of the world's most pristine environments. It's a place where sheep and cattle are free to graze on fertile pastures, producing some of the finest dairy products. So it should come as no surprise that the dairy industry thrives in New Zealand, and it's home to many of the world's most famous butter brands.

1. What are the New Zealand butter brands?

As the world's most famous dairy exporter, New Zealand has some famous...

Mar 21, 2023

The Top 5 Red Tin Cookie Brands You Will Absolutely Love

Who doesn't love to indulge in a tasty cookie as you sip on a hot cup of tea or a coffee? It's almost like heaven! But what if something even better exists out there--like the moon being made of one giant delicious cookie!? While that's a dream that's too good to be true, we believe the next best thing is getting your hands on some of the highest quality and decadent cookies carefully presented in red cookie tins.

But why pay special attention...

Feb 15, 2023

6 Creative Ways To Upcycle Empty Cookie Tins

Our world famous butter cookies and shortbread biscuits come in reusable cookie tins. You know the kind; the nostalgic red and blue cookie tins our grandparents would hold onto and upcycle in all sorts of ways.

Here's our favourite ways to repurpose and upcycle cookie tins to not only reduce landfill, but to have some fun with these nostalgic tins.

1. Use cookie tins as kitchen storage tins

The easiest way to upcycle our cookie tins is...

Feb 07, 2023

The 12 Best Bakeries To Try In New Zealand (Updated 2024)

New Zealand bakeries have one common feature, they are small in size. This has caused another phenomenon, there are bakeries everywhere in New Zealand, almost around the corner, you will come across an exquisite store. In New Zealand, it is very difficult to stand out from so many bakeries. If you come across any of the 12 famous bakeries listed in this article, don't miss the chance to taste them.

1. Lowrey Foods

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Feb 04, 2023

7 Most Popular Foods You Have To Try In New Zealand [Updated 2024]

New Zealand is world-renowned for its awe-inspiring landscapes, making it a prime destination for outdoor enthusiasts. In recent years, however, it has also gained recognition for its abundance of amazing food. Home to some of the most pristine environments on both land and water, New Zealand's local cuisine, rich with local ingredients, is full of flavor and offers a plethora of tastes and experiences for even the most cultured and well-traveled foodies.

Here are seven of most famous New Zealand...

Jan 28, 2023

Matcha vs. Green Tea: What Is the Difference in Taste, Nutrition & More

Green tea has long been heralded as a healthy hero for its high antioxidiant and polphenol content, among other nutritional benefits. But how does it's counterpart, Matcha, stack up against it. What are the main differences between matcha and green tea and what does matcha taste like in comparison.

For some context, we use matcha powder in our famous matcha butter cookies, paying homage to our Asian roots where matcha flavoured sweets, eats and drinks are sold everywhere....

Jan 24, 2023

5 Secrets Of New Zealand Milk Powder

When buying milk powder from the supermarket, it's important to pay attention to the origin of the milk powder. If it's New Zealand milk powder, you can put it into your shopping cart with confidence.

New Zealand is the world's prime source of milk and dairy products.

Here's five (not-so-secret) secrets about the New Zealand dairy industry and in particular, New Zealand milk powder.

1. New Zealand milk powder is mainly used for export

New Zealand is the largest exporter of dairy...

Jan 17, 2023

Butter 101: Nutrition Facts, Health Benefits and FAQs

Butter has gotten a bad wrap in recent times. Thankfully, people are coming to their senses and realising, this whole food which has been a part of ancient cultures and diets from around the world, is a delicious and nutritious food, and a perfectly acceptable fat to include in a balanced diet.

Butter Is Loved All Around The World

Butter has been a staple in kitchens around the world for centuries, and its resurgenece in popularity shows no signs...

Dec 09, 2022

The Health Benefits of Cultured Butter and Why Its Better Than Butter

The Origins Of Cultured Butter

Cultured butter can be traced back to ancient dairy practices in Europe. Before the advent of refrigeration, fresh milk and cream were often left to sit for a period, allowing naturally occurring lactic acid bacteria to ferment the cream. This fermentation process not only extended the shelf life of the dairy products but also imparted a distinctive tangy flavor, resulting in what we now recognize as cultured butter.

Butter rose to prominence as a spread...

Sep 27, 2022

The Best and Worst Cheeses to Choose for Keto Diet

Imagine a diet you could follow that doesn't eliminate cheese! For those on the keto diet who tolerate dairy, cheese is a foundational food due to its high fat and relative protein content.

What is a Ketogenic Diet?

"Ketogenic" is an acronym for ketone production. A ketogenic diet is a diet that advocates consuming very low carbohydrates with low to moderate protein and high fat foods. The ketogenic diet suppresses the body's intake of carbohydrates, and when the body cannot produce...

Aug 30, 2022

The Many Amazing Health Benefits of Black Sesame Seeds

It's really no secret that black sesame seeds are a natural health wonder. They're a huge part of many traditional Asian cuisines and a foundational ingredient in Chinese medicine.

At Lowrey Foods, we've known about the wonderful health benefits of black sesame seeds for a long time, and they've been part of our families' lives for many generations. We love them so much we even made Black Sesame Seeds Butter Cookies where we crush black sesame seeds into a...