Genoese Foods

Genoese Foods Genoese Foods Limited is a family owned New Zealand company specialising in premium pestos, made wit Genoese is a New Zealand owned food company.

Established in 1993 in Levin, we make a range of authentic pesto and dips for the Home, for the Chef and for Manufacturers. We are the No. 1 selling pesto brand in New Zealand. Genoese is not just any pesto, it is crafted the traditional way, starting with flavoursome basil field grown on our outdoor Fijian farm which is nurtured from seed. The basil is hand-picked to ensure only the best fresh ba

sil leaves are gathered for our special pesto recipe. We fly the basil directly to New Zealand and blend it in small batches with carefully selected ingredients, creating the ultimate tasting fresh basil pesto – no compromise. Our pesto is available through retail stores for the Home, through Distributors for Chefs and Hospitality customers. We custom design and produce products for food manufacturers wanting to use pesto as an ingredient and we contract Manufacture. Enjoy Genoese, it’s deliciously real and really delicious.

Meal prep, but make it something you’ll actually look forward to. 🥗A homemade Genoese Pesto savoury muffin, pesto flatbr...
04/09/2026

Meal prep, but make it something you’ll actually look forward to. 🥗

A homemade Genoese Pesto savoury muffin, pesto flatbread, fresh fruit, veges and nuts make for a lunchbox that’s fresh, filling and full of flavour. Add an extra drizzle of Genoese Pesto and lunch is sorted.

Shoutout to on IG for the inspo!

02/09/2026

Start spring right. 💚

Creamy burrata, roasted garlic and a generous spoonful of Genoese Pesto, finished with roasted garlic olive oil for an extra hit of flavour. Simple ingredients that make the perfect spring starter.

Thanks to .table on IG for the delicious inspo!

Up close with all the greens. 🥗💚Fresh cucumber, peas and our Genoese Pesto come together in this vibrant pasta for a lig...
01/09/2026

Up close with all the greens. 🥗💚

Fresh cucumber, peas and our Genoese Pesto come together in this vibrant pasta for a light, flavour packed meal the whole family can enjoy. Fresh, simple and full of flavour, it’s an easy way to bring a little more green to the dinner table.

Thanks to .eats.nz on IG for this delicious creation.

A fresh side with plenty of crunch ✨ Tender asparagus, juicy tomatoes and chunks of avocado, finished with Genoese Pesto...
28/08/2026

A fresh side with plenty of crunch ✨

Tender asparagus, juicy tomatoes and chunks of avocado, finished with Genoese Pesto for a bright basil hit in every bite.

Golden, salty and seriously satisfying.Pan-seared halloumi, fresh spinach, juicy tomatoes and spoonfuls of Genoese Pesto...
26/08/2026

Golden, salty and seriously satisfying.

Pan-seared halloumi, fresh spinach, juicy tomatoes and spoonfuls of Genoese Pesto come together for a salad that is anything but boring.

Lunch just got a fresh green upgrade 🌿Mix roasted chicken with halved grapes, cashews and basil, then finish with Genoes...
24/08/2026

Lunch just got a fresh green upgrade 🌿

Mix roasted chicken with halved grapes, cashews and basil, then finish with Genoese Fresh Basil Pesto Drizzle for a quick meal with crunch, colour and flavour.

A simple plate that lets good ingredients do the talking.Juicy roasted tomatoes, creamy plant-based yoghurt and spoonful...
21/08/2026

A simple plate that lets good ingredients do the talking.

Juicy roasted tomatoes, creamy plant-based yoghurt and spoonfuls of Genoese Plant-Based Pesto come together for an easy starter made for sharing.

A plant-powered bowl with plenty of bite 🌿Roasted cauliflower, tender lentils and Genoese Plant-Based Pesto come togethe...
19/08/2026

A plant-powered bowl with plenty of bite 🌿

Roasted cauliflower, tender lentils and Genoese Plant-Based Pesto come together for a meal that is hearty, wholesome and full of fresh basil flavour.

For mornings that need more than plain toast. ✨Genoese Pesto, warm bread and perfectly soft eggs come together in one si...
17/08/2026

For mornings that need more than plain toast. ✨

Genoese Pesto, warm bread and perfectly soft eggs come together in one simple, satisfying plate.

The kind of starter that disappears quickly.Top plant-based feta with Genoese Plant-Based Pesto, add a handful of fresh ...
14/08/2026

The kind of starter that disappears quickly.

Top plant-based feta with Genoese Plant-Based Pesto, add a handful of fresh greens, tomatoes and capers, then serve with plenty of crackers for scooping 💚

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148 CD Farm Road
Levin
5571

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