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Photo of Gabbi collecting Volare food waste to deliver to those in need

Project Local: Fighting Food Waste

Introducing Gabbi, our former delivery driver and real life angel, who has taken it upon herself to ensure our surplus stock gets into the hands of people who need it most.

Project Local: Little Pirongia Farms

We’re thrilled to welcome Little Pirongia Farms, who will be delivering their fresh, spray-free greens to our Te Awamutu, Cambridge, and Main Bakery stores each week.

Stockist Spotlight: Te Puna Deli

Located in the beautiful Bay of Plenty, Te Puna Deli has been a cherished stockist of Volare bread since mid-2018. Owned and operated by the dynamic duo, Sam and Atilla, this unique store offers a delightful selection of our products and much more.

Project Local: Weave Cacao

Big news for all the brownie lovers out there—our brownies are about to reach legendary status, and it’s all thanks to our new partnership with Weave Cacao!

Recipes: Loaded Garlic Bread

Our Loaded Garlic Bread takes this beloved favourite to a whole new level with a rich blend of garlic, anchovies, and a hint of spice. Whether you’re hosting a cozy dinner or just craving a savoury snack, this recipe is perfect for adding a burst of flavour to your meal.

Support Local: Magill's Butchery

Based in Te Awamutu, this awesome company now ALL of the top-quality meat that we use for Volare products.

Limited Edition Volare Merchandise

We’re excited to introduce our latest merch: Volare-branded crew neck sweaters and beanies! Perfect for those chill mornings or cozy evenings, these new items let you wear your love for Volare Bread with pride.

New Store for Volare Cambridge

Last Saturday was a day to remember for Volare Bread in Cambridge! To our regulars who’ve been with us since day one and to all the new faces who stopped by our NEW store at 58 Victoria Street, thank you for making our opening such a success.

Support Local: Tony Sly

Introducing our latest collaboration with renowned Raglan potter, Tony Sly. Together we've created a tapered latte mug, featuring a natural Volare green glaze. Each piece is carefully hand-crafted in Raglan from local
stoneware sourced from nearby Huntly.

Support Local: Otto’s Eggs

For five years now, we’ve been working with the amazing folks over at Otto’s Eggs, a family run company who are passionate about providing better, more traceable, more ethical food.

Support Local: Little S&P

We recently had the pleasure of interviewing Lydia, the inspiring founder behind Little S&P, a local business known for creating nutritious, plant-based treats. Join us as we discover how this small business is making a big impact on the local food scene.

Project Local: Meyer's Cheese

Recently, some of our staff had the pleasure of touring Meyer’s Cheese, a local gem in the Waikato. From their commitment to animal welfare to their deep-rooted traditions and innovative sustainability practices, Meyer’s Cheese embodies the values we cherish at Volare.