Fresh new look for Golden Sun

Fresh new look for Golden Sun

May 14, 2026

Golden Sun has unveiled a fresh new look, bringing a warmer, more personable feel to the brand while staying true to what our customers already love. Known for its wide range of gherkins, jalapeños, chilli sauces, and canned fruits and vegetables, Golden Sun has evolved its identity to better reflect the joy and flavour it delivers in every jar, bottle or can.

The updated design introduces softer, more inviting colours alongside playful characters that add a sense of fun. At the heart of it all, the iconic bright yellow remains - instantly recognisable and as bold as ever.
 
This new look isn’t just about appearance; it’s about connecting more closely with the people who reach for Golden Sun every day. The new look is designed to feel friendlier, more conversational, and a little bit cheeky - just like the products themselves.

Whether you’re layering a bit of jalapeño heat onto your favourite dish or adding a tangy crunch with gherkins, Golden Sun wants to be part of those everyday moments. Find the new look in store today!

Two new delicious ready sauces from Lee Kum Kee

Two new delicious ready sauces from Lee Kum Kee

May 14, 2026

Ready Sauce for Spicy Chicken (Mala) and Ready Sauce for Korean Pork Stir Fry are two brand new flavours from Lee Lum Kee. These two ready sauces join New Zealand’s biggest selling sauces range and are ideal for making easy mid-week meals more memorable. 

Korean Pork Stir Fry is a popular choice for a delicious and satisfying meal that captures the essence of Korean cuisine. This flavourful blend of marinated pork and vibrant vegetables is a staple in Korean cuisine, offering a perfect balance of sweet, savoury and umami flavours.

Originating from Sichuan, Spicy Chicken (Mala) is a flavourful Chinese dish known for its rich savoury taste and the tingling, numbing sensation it provides. With just chicken and your favourite ingredients, you can easily prepare this delicious dish at home. Gluten Free and Endorsed by Coeliac New Zealand.


Silk Flushable Wipes - Our wipes already meet the standard

Silk Flushable Wipes - Our wipes already meet the standard

September 18, 2023

An extra fresh and comfortable clean when you need it.

Centre Technique du Papier Testing – We Meet the Standards

Silk Flushable wipes have been independently tested and meet both strict NZS5328:20252 and International IDNA-EDANA standards. This means they are approved for use in New Zealand wastewater as they easily break down and are safe to flush.

You can use Silk Flushable Wipes alongside or after regular toilet paper for an extra fresh and comfortable clean every time. Silk Flushable Wipes are reliable, strong and yet cleansing and gentle on skin. You can find Silk Flushable wipes at supermarkets all over New Zealand.

*We don’t recommend use with septic tanks.

About the Standards

In 2022, Standards Australia published a new voluntary standard, AS/NZS 5328, Flushable Products.

The standard defines criteria for the ANZ market for what material can be flushed down the toilet and, therefore, what products can be classified 'flushable'.

We are pleased to report Silk Flushable Wipes ALREADY meets the new NZ5328 standards.

SILK FLUSHABLE WATER WIPES 36 PACK

Silk Flushable Water Wipes are safe to flush. These wipes are made with 99.9% water and a drop of fruit extract. These wipes are soft and gentle on skin; plant based, biodegradable* and plastic free therefore better for you and the environment. Plus, look out for the new look contemporary design will compliment any bathroom. Just look for the blue pack. Silk Flushable wipes are also handy when travelling or out and about.

*According to independent testing under controlled aerobic composting conditions. Rate of degradation in landfill may vary.

SILK FLUSHABLE 40 & 96 PACK

Silk Flushable Wipes are strong, cleansing and gentle on skin.  Silk Flushable wipes have been independently tested and meet both strict NZS5328:20252 and International IDNA-EDANA standards.  This means they are approved for use in New Zealand wastewater as they easily break down and are safe to flush. Plus, look out for the new look contemporary design will compliment any bathroom. Just look for the yellow packs. Available in 40 or 96 wipes per pack, Silk Flushable wipes are handy at home, when travelling or out and about.

Find out more here: New flushable product standards to fight fatbergs - Consumer NZ

MouthFresh now a Major Partner of KidsCan

MouthFresh now a Major Partner of KidsCan

December 15, 2022

Kiwi oral hygiene company, MouthFresh, has signed up as a Major Partner of KidsCan, becoming an ongoing supporter to the tune of $100k+ per annum.

The funding from MouthFresh will support KidsCan’s essential work providing food, jackets, shoes and health products to schools and early childhood centres across New Zealand.

KidsCan Founder & CEO, Julie Chapman says “We’re so pleased to have MouthFresh come on board this year as a major partner. It’s a particularly tough time for families living in poverty, who are being hard hit by the soaring cost of living. This support will make such a difference to Kiwi kids right across the country.”

Eugene Rush from MouthFresh says, “We passionately believe all New Zealand kids should have equal access to the necessities of life, so partnering with KidsCan is a natural fit.”

No strangers to helping others, for the last three years, MouthFresh has also been providing Kaibosh Food Rescue with toothbrushes and toothpaste to support whanau in making sure they have the essentials.

“Our team has already assisted with packing key essentials and can’t wait to get even more involved to support KidsCan’s great work next year.”

Sold through major New Zealand retailers, MouthFresh has been providing high quality and affordable oral healthcare products to Kiwis for the last 15 years.

Silk Baby has a cute new look

Silk Baby has a cute new look

October 18, 2022

Everyone’s parenting journey is different but there’s one aspect of it that you will all have in common – wiping up messes!

When it comes to choosing baby wipes, trusted brand Silk Baby now has a fresh new look. With playful designs featuring sweet animal characters, their refreshed packaging now makes it even easier to choose the right products to help keep your baby feeling comfortable and fresh.

Infused with 99.9% water with a hint of fruit extract, Silk Baby Water Wipes are made from plant-based, plastic-free material so they’re good for your baby’s skin. Just look for the pack with the large whale on the front, in three packs of 20, 60 or 100.

Silk Baby Ultimate Ultra-Thick® Wipes are ultra-absorbent and 20% thicker making them perfect for those big wipe-up jobs, especially as your baby grows and of course, they’re made from plant-based, plastic-free material too. Look for the pack with the small whales on front, in packs of 72 or 100.

Both products are biodegradable (according to independent testing under controlled aerobic composting conditions – rate of degradation in landfill may vary).

As your child gets older and starts eating solids, moving and exploring, the mess ratio and variety increase too. Wiping almost every inch of them after meal times as well as the surrounding area becomes a three-times daily (at a minimum) occurrence. Painting, play dough, crayons and outdoor play all generate a mess of their own. The car seat and surrounding area are also a favourite for crumbs and sticky somethings and snotty noses are a special reoccurring feature throughout childhood.

Whatever messes you need to clean up, Silk Baby has the wipe for you. The new turtle pack is fragrance-free with added baby lotion. The elephant pack is lightly fragranced and contains aloe and chamomile. While the bunny pack contains aloe and chamomile and a hint of rosehip fragrance. All three are alcohol and paraben-free and the ph balance means they’re gentle on baby’s skin. Available in packs of 80, the fragrance-free turtle pack also comes in packs of 140.

Illustrated with adorable sea creatures on the pack, the Silk Baby range also features toiletries to help keep your baby’s skin hydrated, soft and clean. Silk Baby Body Wash and Silk Baby 2-1 Shampoo & Conditioner are perfect for bath time, and follow up with Silk Baby Oil – a fun, sensory and soothing way to bond with your baby. All toiletries are free of nasties, meaning no parabens, phthalates, silicones or sulfates.

Written by Kidspot NZ

Sunshine Pegs are now made from 100% recycled plastic

Sunshine Pegs are now made from 100% recycled plastic

October 11, 2022

Sunshine Pegs have made another commitment to the environment by making the switch to recycled plastic.

The plastic used is recycled PET - or rPET. So technically, what exactly is rPET? It's an engineering polymer that belongs to the polyester family of polymers and typically has good mechanical strength and properties even in recycled form.

Diverted from the waste stream, the rPET now used in Sunshine Pegs was plastic previously used for Coke bottles and meat trays. rPET is incredibly strong and durable, doubling the lifespan of the pegs. They still have all the other qualities we have come to love; proudly made in New Zealand, UV Resistant and a non-rust spring. Initially the change will affect the cartons of 20's but will roll out to the cartons of 48's in the coming months.

By moving to cardboard boxes in 2021 and now the switch to rPET, Sunshine Pegs are removing 16.5 tons of plastic annually from the environment. Now that's something to be proud of.


Lee Kum Kee receives Coeliac New Zealand endorsement

Lee Kum Kee receives Coeliac New Zealand endorsement

March 28, 2022

Lee Kum Kee are proud to have several of their sauces recently endorsed by Coeliac New Zealand.

The Crossed Grain logo is a symbol nationally and internationally identified by those who need to follow a gluten free diet.

The logo gives consumers a quick reference point when shopping and faced with the uncertainty of hidden gluten in a product without the need to read the nutritional information panel.

By carrying the crossed grain logo, consumers can be assured that products are tested and certified to be gluten free, therefore ensuring there are choices on the shelves and in restaurants for everyone.

Lee Kum Kee is working with Coeliac New Zealand to have more of its range certified gluten free in the coming months.

Sustainable packaging for Sunshine Pegs

Sustainable packaging for Sunshine Pegs

January 13, 2022

In an effort to reduce plastic packaging waste, we’ve upgraded the packof our Sunshine Pegs. The new cardboard cartons are sustainably sourced, recyclable, biodegradable, compostable and produced right here in New Zealand.

Acton donates to those in need

Acton donates to those in need

September 21, 2021

Acton have proudly donated pallets of Indomie noodles to a charity preparing food boxes for families in South Auckland that have been adversely affected by Level 4 lockdown. Over 3,000 food boxes have been distributed so far and have been warmly welcomed by those receiving them.
Bright new look, same great brand

Bright new look, same great brand

August 25, 2021

It’s an exciting time for Golden Sun - we haven’t updated our packaging in a long time and we’re really proud to announce our fresh new look.

We are updating our packaging to place more focus on the farmers that grow our product and the suppliers that preserve our ingredients.

With a lot more interest in where food comes from and the ingredients used, we want to share stories about where our products are grown, and about our farmers and producers.

You’ll find our bright, fresh look appearing in stores from August 2021. From mid-September, you can find Golden Sun on Facebook GoldenSunNZ and Instagram goldensunnz

Acton International Marketing purchases Kiwi brands: MouthFresh, Silk, Spring Fresh & Freeze Pops

Acton International Marketing purchases Kiwi brands: MouthFresh, Silk, Spring Fresh & Freeze Pops

November 22, 2020

Kiwi owned and operated Acton International Marketing has recently purchased brands previously owned by Global Products Ltd., expanding our product range into new categories, including personal care, household cleaning and baby products, all with a strong focus on environmentally conscious products.
Slow Cook Sweet and Spicy Beef

Slow Cook Sweet and Spicy Beef

August 10, 2020

With nights getting colder, there's nothing like some delicious winter comfort food to finish off your day.  New to the Slow Cook range is Sweet & Spicy Beef sauce, which is just the right balance of heat and sweetness - add a few veggies and you've got the perfect one-pot wonder! Get yours in stores now!