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We recently spent a morning at The Country Providore with sisters Emma and Kate. From a simple strawberry farm honesty box to a true Waikato destination with playground, quality local products, and warm service. Here’s their honest, heartfelt story and why Volare has been on their shelves for 15 years.

Chef Harriet Boucher shares her journey at Punnet Eatery, from juggling early roles and a personal connection to the family, to launching a new French toast favourite that’s already a hit. She also talks catering growth, the busy family-friendly vibe, and the Volare bread she’s now using in the chilli scrambled eggs.

We recently visited Vilagrad Winery in Ngāhinapōuri to see where the rich, blackcurrant-forward Port used in our new Poached Pear Danish is made. From heritage vines and traditional winemaking to a much-loved community hub, this fifth-generation family business shares the same values we hold dear at Volare. A true Waikato partnership.

Winter calls for comforting, flavour-packed bread. Our slow-fermented sourdoughs: Roast Onion, Cumin Onion & Turmeric, and Olive & Thyme, are crafted with time and care to deliver deeper taste and better texture. Perfect alongside soups, stews, roasts, and cheese boards. Available fresh in our stores and online for delivery or click & collect.

More than just a supermarket, Raglan Four Square is a true community hub. Meet the team behind one of our newest stockists and discover why locals and visitors alike are reaching for Volare sourdough on their weekly shop.

Mineral-rich artisan sea salts from Opito Bay. We talk to the Coromandel couple behind these multi-award-winning finishing salts.

Buy Volare House Blend Coffee roasted by Ozone. Rich, balanced, and made to pair with great bread. Whole beans or freshly ground to your preference. Available for home delivery.

Our Pain au Levain has been named Best Local Hospitality Product of the Year 2026 at the Waikato Hospo Awards — a win for one of the loaves that still defines Volare.

Our new frozen range has officially landed in stores. Starting with sausage roll 4-packs and ciabatta garlic breads – baked fresh at home, whenever you need them.

Heading to Raglan for the WSL? Here’s where to find Volare, grab coffee, eat well, and make the most of a weekend on the coast.

One of our original stockists, The Herbal Dispensary has become a Raglan staple. From fresh Volare sourdough and weekend pastries to naturopathy and local collaborations, it’s the perfect stop during the WSL.

Our Autumn Danish range, done properly. Hand-laminated pastry, in-house custards, and seasonal fillings – sweet or savoury, baked fresh and finished in-store.