Why Choose GS Hall?
Our Company
We focus on Innovation, Quality and Value
We are a privately owned New Zealand company which has been supplying the food industry since 1962.
We provide a wide range of food ingredients and specialty products to all industry categories.
We operate the BRC Global Standard for Food Safety to provide customers the assurance that our business practices, systems and products meet predetermined, internationally recognised food safety, integrity and process criteria.
Our Customers
Our significant customer base includes multi-nationals, specialist manufacturers and small businesses located throughout New Zealand and the Asia Pacific region (APAC).
The categories our customers operate in include ready-meals, frozen, condiments, sweet, savoury, bakery, dairy, snack foods, confectionery, meat processing, beverage, food service and pharmaceutical.
Our Suppliers
GS Hall suppliers are all certified / accredited with a demonstrated ability to deliver.
Risk management protocols are in place to ensure product quality and continuity of supply.
GS Hall has the ability to source speciality ingredients.
Our Team
Management: Experienced food industry professionals with decades of experience.
Technical: Qualified technologists in NPD, Applications, QA and Compliance.
Sales: Experienced Technical Account Managers with broad industry experience.
Operations: Experienced procurement, planning, manufacturing and warehouse personnel.
Our Technical Capabilities
Fully equipped NPD / Applications Lab with trained technologists.
Fully equipped Quality Assurance, Micro and Sensory Lab facilities.
Technical regulatory compliance team to support Account Managers and customers.
Our Facility
On site office / laboratories / manufacturing facilities (wet & dry) / warehousing.
Significant stock holding enabling same day / next day despatch to customers.
Distribution networks throughout New Zealand, Australia and Asia / Pacific region.
OUR focus on the future
GS Hall continue to execute an active growth strategy with key focuses on customer partnering, NPD and manufacturing.
GS Hall actively seek out innovative new complimentary products to provide customers a broader range of solutions.
GS Hall proactively invest in staff development, systems and equipment.
Responsible sourcing
GS Hall's Responsible Sourcing policy is at the core of the Company's procurement philosophy. We are committed to conducting all business activities in a professional and ethical manner. We seek to establish and develop working relationships with Business Partners who demonstrate the same principles and share GS Hall's values and standards.
All suppliers must be able to demonstrate their commitment to ensuring their products are grown, processed and supplied ethically and sustainably.
In particular, GS Hall requires Business Partners to:
Ensure products supplied comply with NZ requirements and legislation.
Ensure products supplied are grown sustainably.
Comply with the laws and regulations as set down by the jurisdiction for which their business operates.
Compete fairly without receiving / paying bribes in order to achieve business objectives or to disadvantage other market participants.
Ensure their work is undertaken without forced or child labour.
Ensure workers' pay and working conditions comply with applicable legislation within their jurisdiction.
Provide safe and healthy work places for their employees.
Respect employees' right to the freedom of association and expression.
Where GS Hall became aware of a Business Partner participating in activities which are inconsistent with these requirements, the commercial relationship would be immediately terminated.
Company representatives travel to all countries and growing regions from where products are sourced to meet suppliers and view first-hand, the methods and means by which the products are produced.
BRC certification AA RATING
NZ National Programme 3
Since 2018 GS Hall has operated the BRC Global Standard for Food Safety.
This ensures our food safety, integrity and processes meet predetermined internationally recognised standards.
GS Hall's BRC Global Standard rating is 'AA+'.
In additional to BRCGS, GS Hall also hold a New Zealand National Programme 3.
Our History
A merchant by trade, Gerald Hall established the company in 1962 near the Auckland docks importing herbs and spices from around the world for commercial use in New Zealand. In 1971 the Company launched the Stonemill® Seasonings brand for it’s bulk, food services and retail packs.
For over sixty years the Company has continued to be at the forefront of supplying ingredients to the food industry meeting the requirements of customers as flavours and taste trends continue to develop and change.
Over more recent years our range has significantly expanded to include flavours, colour, super foods and functional ingredients. We consistently work to further broaden our portfolio to assist customers with natural, clean label and allergen free products.
GS Hall remains 100% New Zealand owned.