GoodBugs

GoodBugs Award Winning producers of Fermented Foods in NZ. All our ferments are made in small batches, from local spray free produce.
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Our products are traditionally fermented with salt using the natural yeasts and bacteria. Fermenting foods is a practice as old as humans themselves. Before modern food production every household would practice fermentation as a way of preserving the harvest and keeping food over non-productive winter months. All over the world traditional cultures innately knew how to improve food with the use of

invisible microbes. Science is only just catching up with the innate wisdom of our ancestors. Marea first shared her passion for growing nutrient dense food, making great ferments and nourishing our families to health and wellness, through teaching others. Now you can also buy our GoodBugs online, at local markets or at selected stockists. Goodbugs a name which tells a huge story. Our microbiome contains more bacteria than all of our human cells. A harmonious balance between the different types of bacteria in our microbiome will determine the state of our health. Until recently, the roles of these 'billions of little helpers' that make up our microbiome was a vital, but underrated contributor to human health. Each jar of Goodbugs Zuurkool real sauerkraut is raw (unpasteurised) and alive with these life giving probiotics.

Treat Dad to bacon, eggs & GoodBugs this Father’s Day! 🥓🍳Creamy avo, crispy bacon, fluffy Zesta Fermented Pesto eggs and...
04/09/2026

Treat Dad to bacon, eggs & GoodBugs this Father’s Day! 🥓🍳
Creamy avo, crispy bacon, fluffy Zesta Fermented Pesto eggs and a generous helping of Purple Zurkool for that delicious fermented zing. 💚

You’ll need:
🥯 Buns
🥑 Avocado
🧀 Cream cheese
🥓 Bacon
🍳 Eggs
🧈 Butter
🥛 Cream
🧂 Smoked salt
🌿 GoodBugs Zesta Fermented Pesto
💜 GoodBugs Purple Zurkool

The method:

1️⃣ Bake your bacon until crispy, adding the halved buns for the last 5 minutes to lightly toast.

2️⃣ Scramble your eggs with butter, cream and a pinch of salt. Stir through Zesta Fermented Pesto just before the eggs set.

3️⃣ Smash your avo with cream cheese, smoked salt and pepper.

4️⃣ Load up your toasted bun with avo, Purple Zurkool, pesto eggs and crispy bacon.

Now THAT’S a Father’s Day breakfast. 😍

Markets this weekend...Saturday 5 September Tauranga Farmers Market (Daniel)Sunday 6 September Hamilton Farmers' Market ...
03/09/2026

Markets this weekend...

Saturday 5 September
Tauranga Farmers Market (Daniel)

Sunday 6 September
Hamilton Farmers' Market (Daniel, Marea AND Frankie).
Marea and Frankie will be back with their Famous Toasties again !!!!

Look forward to seeing you all 😀

02/09/2026

If you're in Auckland, check us out on the shelves of !

31/08/2026

It all started with a book. 📖✨

Nourishing Traditions was a book that completely shaped the way I thought about health, nutrition and food more than 25 years ago.

Fast forward all these years, and I’m incredibly proud to now share that passion with you through GoodBugs.

What started as a personal journey has grown into a love of making delicious, nourishing fermented foods that we can share with our families and our community. ❤️

Thank you for being part of the GoodBugs journey — there’s so much more to come!

✨ Give your meals a little GoodBugs boost!Looking for easy ways to use your favourite ferments? Here are three delicious...
28/08/2026

✨ Give your meals a little GoodBugs boost!

Looking for easy ways to use your favourite ferments? Here are three delicious ideas to try:

🥞 Kimchi pancakes
Mix chopped GoodBugs kimchi with flour, water and egg, then fry until golden and crispy. Serve with a yoghurt and sesame oil dip for an extra flavour hit.

🥣 Hearty grain bowls
Pile buckwheat high with GoodBugs kraut, roasted root veggies and sliced sausage or tofu. Finish with dill or smoked paprika for the perfect flavour combo.

🍚 Fermented pesto risotto
Gently fold GoodBugs fermented pesto through your favourite risotto just before serving for a bright, tangy hit.

🌱 Ready to add more good bugs to your meals? Shop GoodBugs online and discover your new favourite ferment!

Markets this weekend...Saturday 29 August Cambridge Farmers' Market NZ (Marea) Parnell Farmers' Market (Daniel)Sunday 30...
27/08/2026

Markets this weekend...

Saturday 29 August
Cambridge Farmers' Market NZ (Marea)
Parnell Farmers' Market (Daniel)

Sunday 30 August
Hamilton Farmers' Market (Marea)
Grey Lynn Farmers Market (Daniel)

Don't forget - return your empty jar (we are not worried about the lids), and get $1 off your next purchase.

Looking forward to seeing you all 😀

Did you know your gut health affects everything from your immune system to your energy levels? Adding fermented foods to...
26/08/2026

Did you know your gut health affects everything from your immune system to your energy levels? Adding fermented foods to your diet can improve digestion and help your body absorb more nutrients.

Start small – a spoonful of kimchi with your eggs, a bit of sauerkraut in your sandwich, or some fermented pesto in your salad. Your gut will thank you!

24/08/2026

GoodBugs Kimchi Sprinkles are an easy way to add a hit of delicious fermented kimchi flavour to just about anything. 🙌

Eggs, avo toast, salads, rice bowls, noodles… if it needs a little extra flavour, give it a sprinkle!

A little sprinkle. A whole lot of flavour. ❤️

This weekend you will find us at....Saturday 22 August Tauranga Farmers Market (Daniel)Sunday 23 August Hamilton Farmers...
21/08/2026

This weekend you will find us at....

Saturday 22 August
Tauranga Farmers Market (Daniel)

Sunday 23 August
Hamilton Farmers' Market (Daniel and Marea)
Frankie and Marea are back in Hamilton with their World Famous Toasties 😀

Have a great weekend all!!

🍕 Kimchi & Cheese Toasties – The Ultimate Comfort Food Tangy, spicy, melty goodness… this Kimchi & Cheese Toastie is nex...
21/08/2026

🍕 Kimchi & Cheese Toasties – The Ultimate Comfort Food

Tangy, spicy, melty goodness… this Kimchi & Cheese Toastie is next-level delicious! 🧀🔥

🥪 Thick sourdough bread
🧀 Melty cheese of choice
🔥 GoodBugs Kimchi

Grill until golden and gooey – and enjoy!

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97 Storey Avenue
Hamilton
3200

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