NZ Herald, Air NZ nuts about Gizzy macadamias

Nom nom . . . Air New Zealand’s new array of inflight snacks include cinnamon-glazed macadamia nuts from Gisborne company Torere (pictured far right).AIr NZ picture

Air New Zealand and New Zealand Herald staff love Gisborne-grown macadamias.

As part of the announcement of Air NZ’s new snack menu, NZ Herald reporter Megan Watts provided a taste test for cinnamon-glazed macadamias from Gisborne company Torere.

“By a mile, these crunchy, dessert-flavoured nuts were the fan favourite among The Herald team,” she wrote.

“With a crunchy cinnamon coating and creamy macadamia flavour, we polished off the packet and can’t wait to nab another on our next flight.

“While the name might be a mouthful, this aeroplane snack is best enjoyed in the same way — in mouthfuls.

“As the moniker suggests, this blend of nuts is flavoured just like a delicious white chocolate and macadamia nut cookie, providing a healthy alternative with a dessert-flavoured spin to snack on during your travels.”

Torere was one of 14 suppliers ranging from Canterbury, Nelson, Hawke’s Bay to Waikato chosen to provide  inflight snacks.

“We want to give our customers a fantastic experience from the moment they are welcomed aboard our aircraft, and that includes having a variety of snacks to satisfy sweet tooths and savoury lovers alike.” Air NZ’s chief customer and sales officer Leanne Geraghty told The NZ Herald.