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— Our History
Maison Therese
Heritage
Maison Therese was founded in 1965, over forty years ago by Therese Mooren. Therese was born in Holland and emigrated to New Zealand over 50 years ago.
She started producing in her kitchen at home, that is how the name ‘Maison Therese’ was derived, ‘Maison’ meaning ‘the house’. Maison Therese produced its first jar of pickled Onions and Gherkins in 1965 and has been preserving favourite New Zealand flavours ever since.
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Gradually they expanded to include other products and target other markets, all made to Maison Therese’s recipes. The company is still owned and run by Therese’s daughter Monique Bradshaw and granddaughter’s, Emma and Kate.
Maison Therese has diversified quite substantially in the last 10 years touching many new markets. A stunning gift range with a beautiful silver label has been developed specifically aimed at the corporate gift market. The supply to restaurants, cafes and catering companies throughout New Zealand with fantastic products in 2L and 4L pails is an area of business which continues to grow with Maison Therese having the reputation of creating a ‘wow’ factor.
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1974
The early days
Store Opens
First licensed premises – Frimley Road, Hastings
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1979
The early days
Label version 1.0
Maison Therese’s first label – Red & gold
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1981
The early days
Production
Preserving antipasto vegetables – Frimley Road, Hastings
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1984
The big move
Expansion
Shift to new premises – Stoneycroft Street, Hastings
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1985
Production increases
Quality Control
Summer – grading Gherkins outside
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1986
Keeping up with the times
Label version 2.0
Change of label – Classic white & gold
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1986
Hands-on approach
Traditional Methods
Therese Mooren (Oma) – founder of Maison Therese bottling antipasto vegetables
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1990
Production line
Innovation
Heat tunnel – washing Gherkin jars
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1994
Product line expands
Food Service
Paul – producing Gherkin chips for Foodservice
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1995
2nd label change
Label version 3.0
Label Launch – the green & gold label
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1997
Keeping up with Demand
Streamlining processes
Paul, packing produce for distribution
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2005
A fresh approach
Label version 4.0
2nd generation develops new label
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2018
A true family business
3 Generations
Emma & Kate – Monique’s daughters are now involved in the business
— Our Products
Homestyle
Preserves
Created using quality ingredients free from artificial preservatives, colours, or flavours, our range of products taste just like “homemade!”
— Our Heritage
Family-owned
Since 1965
Maison Therese produced its very first jar of pickled Onions and Gherkins back in 1965 and since it’s inception gradually expanding the range, preserving favourite New Zealand flavours ever since.
— Our Recipes
Tasty
Food Ideas
We’ve collaborated with other like-minded foodies to offer a collection of recipes that are suitable to fit all occasions.
Setting the benchmark in quality since 1965