Preston Foods
new zealand owned and operated
Preston’s is a family owned and operated business which has been involved in the food industry for over 115 years. Rod Preston supports the business along with his children, grandchildren and the Preston’s team.
Arthur Edmund Preston (A E Preston), Rod’s great grandfather, on a mission to provide export quality product direct to his community began the New Zealand chapter of our story by opening his first shop in Cuba Street, Wellington in 1904, the Preston family have continued to be driven by quality, expanding the company over the years throughout the country and supply chain from procurement through to delivery.
Preston Foods is part of the wider Preston Corp Group Ltd, our joint strengths allow us to provide a unique offer with a vertically integrated system, controlling product from procurement to delivery, ensuring confidence and experience throughout each step of the supply chain, providing solutions for discerning customer in New Zealand. Boasting strong relationships with local producers, procuring quality product direct from source and leading traders, controlling the selection through strict specifications, managing the production and packing process, right through to picking and nationwide delivery with our network of vehicles.
Combining our unique supply chain, production, and logistic solutions with our proactive customer service, we can provide customer confidence and solutions.
“… we are big enough to provide resources and experience to deliver quality on time, while still being small enough to care.”
Values
We have built our Preston Foods on our core values:
We are honest with people and do what we day we are going to do every time. We are accountable for our actions.
We are not afraid to be different and embrace new and innovative ideas in wha we do. We are trend setters who apply solutions to meet changing customer and market requirements.
We go above and beyond to provide exceptional products and service at all times.
We create a culture of caring, understand and cohesiveness. We listen and communicate effectively for the best possible outcome for everyone.
We know customers are our business.
Hamish Preston - CEO Preston Corp Ltd
Born and breed in the Meat Industry, helping his father from an early age, after receiving his degree and traveling the world, including a 9-year stint in Japan, he returned to the family business, bringing a wealth of knowledge. He is heavily engaged in the Meat Industry including 6 years as the President of Retail Meat New Zealand, Hamish has long standing relationships with local farmers and a keen knowledge of market movement, giving him the ability to secure quality meat at reasonable prices for consistent supply all year round.
Leigh Taulelei - General Manager
With 30 years’ experience within food production and logistics, Leigh brings passion, commitment, and a depth of knowledge. Starting her career with 15 years in busy kitchens and production facilities then moving into management and completing an MBA. She understands business excellence and the essential nature of strong supplier relationships, building business partnerships, maximising customer value and supporting the team to consistently deliver quality product and service.
Cohnyn Macdonald - Operations Manager
Coming from a rural background in smalltown New Zealand, Cohnyn has always had a passion for business. Over the last 5 years, Cohnyn has continued to develop the operation with his hands-on and operational efficiency approach, ensuring consistency and quality in all areas of the company, making sure our standards are upheld through the entire process and customer outcomes achieved. Cohnyn understands the importance of strong supplier relationship and effective forecasting along with possessing smart purchasing skills to manage season volatility to achieve year-round availability and supply solutions to meet customer requirements
Hamish Preston -
CEO Preston Corp Ltd
Born and breed in the Meat Industry, helping his father from an early age, after receiving his degree and traveling the world, including a 9-year stint in Japan, he returned to the family business, bringing a wealth of knowledge. He is heavily engaged in the Meat Industry including 6 years as the President of Retail Meat New Zealand, Hamish has long standing relationships with local farmers and a keen knowledge of market movement, giving him the ability to secure quality meat at reasonable prices for consistent supply all year round.
Leigh Taulelei -
General Manager | Preston Foods
With 30 years’ experience within food production and logistics, Leigh brings passion, commitment, and a depth of knowledge. Starting her career with 15 years in busy kitchens and production facilities then moving into management and completing an MBA. She understands business excellence and the essential nature of strong supplier relationships, building business partnerships, maximising customer value and supporting the team to consistently deliver quality product and service.
Cohnyn Macdonald -
Operations Manager | Preston Foods
Coming from a rural background in smalltown New Zealand, Cohnyn has always had a passion for business. Over the last 5 years, Cohnyn has continued to develop the operation with his hands-on and operational efficiency approach, ensuring consistency and quality in all areas of the company, making sure our standards are upheld through the entire process and customer outcomes achieved. Cohnyn understands the importance of strong supplier relationship and effective forecasting along with possessing smart purchasing skills to manage season volatility to achieve year-round availability and supply solutions to meet customer requirements
