Lewis Road Creamery

What Lewis Road Creamery does

Lewis Road Creamery is a New Zealand-based premium dairy processor founded in 2011 and headquartered in Auckland. The company produces a portfolio of approximately 25+ stock-keeping units across five categories: white milk (including organic, Jersey, and A2 lactose-free variants), butter (plain, flavoured, spreadable, and Guérande sea salt crystal), cream (organic single and premium double), flavoured milk and milkshakes (chocolate, coffee, caramel, lime, and dessert-style variants in rPET bottles), and premium ice cream in 470mL tubs. The brand differentiates through certified ethical and sustainable sourcing—via the Asure Quality 10 Star Program and the Organic Dairy Hub co-operative—non-GMO claims, Orangutan-friendly feed practices (no PKE/palm product feed), A2 protein formulation IP (Comfort Milk, positioned as NZ's first A2 lactose-free milk), and rPET packaging. The company has won numerous NZ Ice Cream & Gelato Awards across 2020–2025 and the 2025 Healthy Food Guide Award for Best A2 Milk.

Lewis Road Creamery is privately owned by Southern Pastures LP, an ethical investment fund backed by Swedish, German, and New Zealand pension fund capital, and is operated by four New Zealand directors—Prem Maan, Graham Mourie, Phillip Wight, and Taari Nicholas—through Southern Pastures Management Limited. The company generates revenue through retail sales of branded dairy products distributed through four major New Zealand supermarket chains: New World, Pak'n Save, Woolworths, and Farro Fresh. Its own website functions primarily as a product catalogue and a "Roadies" community sign-up platform rather than a direct e-commerce transactional channel, meaning the GTM is essentially B2B2C via supermarket shelf space. Marketing is anchored on community engagement (Roadies loyalty programme), content partnerships (Dish Magazine recipes), organic social media (Facebook and Instagram), and earned media from industry awards. Headcount is reported at 11–50, and there is no disclosed proprietary technology platform, patents, or AI/ML capability—the business is a traditional branded CPG operation dependent on formulation expertise, supply chain partnerships (Green Valley Dairies and Organic Dairy Hub), and brand equity built over more than a decade.

Name

Lewis Road Creamery

Legal name

Lewis Road Creamery

Website

https://lewisroadcreamery.co.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lewis Road Creamery is a New Zealand premium dairy brand producing organic milk, butter, cream, flavoured milk, and award-winning ice cream, sold through major supermarket chains including New World, Pak'n Save, Woolworths, and Farro Fresh.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Dairy Products

NAICS

Dairy Product Manufacturing (3115), Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing (311520), Dairy Product (except Frozen) Manufacturing (31151), Creamery Butter Manufacturing (311512)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020), Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (2024)

akta.pro primary industry

Ice Cream & Refrigerated Desserts (CRADACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fluid Milk & Cream Wholesale (AFAIAEAA), Butter & Cultured Dairy (Yogurt, Sour Cream, Kefir) Wholesale (AFAIAEAB), Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts Wholesale (AFAIAHAC), Dairy Ingredients (Whey, Lactose, Milk Powders) Wholesale (AFAIAEAG)

Keywords

• Premium dairy products
• Organic milk
• Artisan ice cream
• Flavoured milk beverages
• Premium butter

Headquarters

HQ city

Auckland

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Dairy Product Sales: Lewis Road Creamery generates revenue through the sale of premium dairy products including white milk, organic milk, Jersey milk, A2/lactose-free milk, butter, cream, flavoured milk, ice cream, and milkshakes. Products are sold through retail supermarket chains and direct-to-consumer e-commerce.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lewis Road Creamery produces and sells premium New Zealand dairy products including organic and A2 lactose-free white milk, premium butter varieties, single and double cream, flavoured milk, and award-winning artisan ice cream. Products are distributed through major New Zealand supermarket chains (New World, Pak'n Save, Woolworths, Farro Fresh) with sourcing partnerships via Green Valley Dairies and the Organic Dairy Hub co-op, and independent ethical certification through the 10 Star Program overseen by Asure Quality.

Product overview

Lewis Road Creamery is a New Zealand dairy company offering a diverse portfolio of premium dairy products across six main categories: White Milk (including organic and A2 lactose-free options), Butter (varieties including garlic & parsley, spreadable, lightly salted, unsalted, and sea salt crystal), Cream (organic single and premium double cream), Flavoured Milk (chocolate, coffee, caramel, lime, and specialty flavours in 300mL-750mL bottles), and Ice Cream (award-winning premium flavours in 470mL tubs). The company is owned by Southern Pastures LP and partners with Green Valley Dairies and the Organic Dairy Hub for milk sourcing. Products are distributed through major New Zealand supermarkets including New World, Pak'n Save, Woolworths, and Farro Fresh. The company also maintains a community program called 'Roadies' for customer engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Organic Homogenised Milk Organic homogenised white milk available in 1.5L bottles, part of Lewis Road Creamery's white milk product line for health-conscious consumers.
• Organic Non-Homogenised Milk Organic non-homogenised milk in 750ml bottles that preserves the natural milk structure, targeted at consumers preferring minimally processed dairy.
• Organic Light Blue Milk Organic reduced-fat white milk available in 1.5L bottles for consumers seeking lighter organic dairy options.
• Jersey Milk - Homogenised Premium homogenised Jersey cow milk known for its rich, creamy flavour, positioned as a higher-end white milk option.
• A2 Lactose Free Comfort Milk New Zealand's first lactose-free A2 protein milk with naturally broken down lactose for easier digestion, Non-GMO, available in 1.5L bottles. Silver winner at 2024 Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards and Winner of Best A2 Milk at 2025 Healthy Food Guide Awards.
• Premium Garlic & Parsley Butter Premium butter infused with garlic and parsley in 250g packaging, aimed at home cooks seeking flavoured butters.
• Premium Spreadable Butter Ready-spread premium butter in 250g packaging for convenient everyday use.
• Premium Lightly Salted Butter Premium lightly salted butter in 250g packaging for everyday cooking and table use.
• Premium Unsalted Butter Premium unsalted butter in 250g packaging for cooking and baking applications.
• Premium Sea Salt Butter French-style premium butter crafted with Guérande sea salt crystals in 250g packaging. Silver winner at the 2024 Inspire+ NZ Artisan Awards.
• Organic Single Cream Organic single cream in 300mL packaging for cooking, baking, and pouring.
• Premium Double Cream Premium double cream in 300mL packaging with thick, creamy texture for desserts and whipping.
• Fresh Chocolate Milk Fresh chocolate-flavoured milk in 300mL bottles made with pure whole milk.
• Fresh Double Espresso Coffee Milk Fresh flavoured milk with double espresso coffee in 300mL bottles for coffee lovers.
• Fresh Lactose Free Chocolate Milk Lactose-free chocolate flavoured milk for consumers with digestive sensitivities.
• Fresh Caramel & Butterscotch Milk Sweet caramel and butterscotch flavoured milk in 300mL bottles.
• Fresh Caramel Iced Coffee Rich caramel blended with bold double-shot coffee, made with fresh NZ milk and available in 300mL and 750mL rPET bottles.
• Lime Milkshake Bold citrus lime milkshake made with real milk and lime extracts, no artificial ingredients, available in 300mL and 750mL rPET bottles.
• Boysenberry Cheesecake Milkshake Dessert-style flavoured milk with bright, tangy boysenberry and creamy cheesecake notes; gluten free, available in 300mL and 750mL bottles.
• Three Vanillas Ice Cream Premium ice cream featuring three vanilla varieties in a 470mL tub. Silver winner at the 2025 NZ Ice Cream & Gelato Awards.
• Burnt Butter & Caramel Swirl Ice Cream Premium ice cream made with kettle burnt butter and caramel swirl in a 470mL tub. Bronze winner at 2024 Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards; Gold winner at 2023 NZ Ice Cream & Gelato Awards.
• Double Mint & Dark Chocolate Ice Cream Ice cream with peppermint and spearmint extracts plus dark chocolate shards in a 470mL tub. Gold winner at the 2024 and 2023 NZ Ice Cream & Gelato Awards and Supreme Boutique Champion.
• Chocolate Truffle with Chocolate Ganache Ice Cream Premium chocolate ice cream with ganache swirl in a 470mL tub. Multiple award winner including 2025 NZ Ice Cream & Gelato Awards Americold Premium Flavoured Ice Cream Champion, 2024 Gold, and 2023 Silver.
• Berry Bliss Ice Cream Velvety marshmallow and vanilla ice cream with tangy berry swirl and chocolate flakes in a 470mL tub. Gold winner at the 2025 NZ Ice Cream & Gelato Awards.
• Crushed Cookies & Cream Ice Cream Ultra decadent cookies and cream ice cream with cookie chunks and chocolate sauce ribbon in a 470mL tub. Gold winner at the 2024 Inspire+ NZ Artisan Awards; Silver at 2024 NZ Ice Cream & Gelato Awards.

Quantifiable outcome

• Comfort Milk (A2 Lactose Free) crowned Winner of Best A2 Milk category at 2025 Healthy Food Guide Awards
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and key.

• Green Valley DairiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreen Valley Dairies is an independently owned bottler with their own farms that provides a substantial quantity of Lewis Road Creamery's milk. Green Valley Dairies and Lewis Road Creamery have a foundational partnership.
• Organic Dairy HubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Organic Dairy Hub is a group of farmers who have formed a co-operative to foster the growth of organic milk in New Zealand. Lewis Road Creamery and Green Valley Dairies are foundation partners of the Organic Dairy Hub.
• Dish MagazinekeyGTM or Marketing PartnerLewis Road Creamery and Dish Magazine partnered to create recipes that turn every dish into a reason to celebrate. The partnership features recipes using Lewis Road Creamery dairy products, reinforcing premium brand positioning and driving consumer demand through culinary content.
• Asure QualitykeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerAsure Quality is an independent certified programme oversight body for the 10 Star Program — '10 Star Certified Values'. Asure Quality provides unbiased, independent, and reputational certification for Lewis Road Creamery's ethical and sustainable production standards.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Synlait Milk: New Zealand dairy processor with a strong A2 and specialty milk franchise, supplying branded and private-label dairy domestically and into Asia. Direct overlap with Lewis Road on A2/organic milk positioning and NZ supermarket distribution.
• a2 Milk Company: Australia/NZ-headquartered company built around A2 beta-casein protein milk and infant formula. Closest direct competitor on the A2 protein claim that underpins Lewis Road's Comfort Milk.
• Tatua Dairy Company: New Zealand specialty dairy co-op producing premium milk fractions, butter, cream, and flavoured dairy for both retail and food-service. Closely comparable on specialty/premium dairy focus and NZ origin.
• Häagen-Dazs: Global premium ice cream brand owned by General Mills. Direct premium-ice-cream peer where Lewis Road competes on quality positioning and trade-up occasions in NZ retail.
• Ben & Jerry's: Unilever-owned premium ice cream brand built on ethical sourcing and indulgence. Closest comparable on premium ice cream + values-led positioning that mirrors Lewis Road's 10 Star Program story.

Broad incumbents

• Fonterra (Anchor, Tip Top brands): New Zealand's largest dairy cooperative and Lewis Road's principal incumbent competitor across fluid milk, butter, cream, and ice cream (Tip Top). Competes head-to-head on supermarket shelf but at a mainstream price tier rather than Lewis Road's premium positioning.
• Open Country Dairy: Large NZ dairy processor focused on cheese and milk powders with growing consumer-branded exposure. Adjacent peer sharing NZ milk sourcing and supermarket channel access.

Emerging players

• Tillamook: US farmer-owned dairy co-op with a strong premium butter, ice cream, and cheese brand. Comparable on farmer-owned/premium positioning and category breadth into butter and ice cream.
• Maple Hill Creamery: US 100% grass-fed organic dairy brand with strong ethical and regenerative-agriculture credentials. Comparable on organic, non-GMO, and sustainability-led premium positioning.
• Straus Family Creamery: US organic, non-GMO, certified sustainable family dairy brand selling fluid milk, butter, cream, and ice cream. Closely comparable on organic + ethical + multi-category premium structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/lewisroadcreamery
• Instagraminstagram.com/lewisroadcreamery
• Xx.com/lewisroadnz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lewis-road-creamery

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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