HOTEC 2026, the Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association’s premier trade exhibition, returns next week, on October 22-23 at the Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort and Spa in Wailoaloa, Nadi.
Each week, we introduce some of this year’s confirmed exhibitors. This week’s line-up features the New Zealand Trade and Enterprise delegation, confirmed as HOTEC 2026’s Gold Sponsors.
KlipTank Limited
KlipTank provides sustainable, New Zealand-made water storage solutions designed for resorts, golf courses and remote island communities, with modular above-ground tanks suited to potable water, rainwater harvesting, irrigation and fire protection, available up to six million litres capacity. General managers and engineers can discuss non-corrosive construction built to withstand salt-laden air and coastal humidity, flat-packed delivery that cuts freight and installation costs for remote locations, and a proven Pacific track record spanning projects in Fiji, the Cook Islands and the Marshall Islands, including the Vatu Talei Sofitel extension and The Rarotongan Beach Resort. It is a practical option for properties looking to secure long-term water supply with notably lower maintenance demands than traditional concrete or steel tank construction.
Be Nourished
Be Nourished is a proudly New Zealand-owned producer of premium organic fermented foods, and food and beverage teams can sample naturally fermented sauerkraut, kimchi and Gut Shots crafted to support gut health and everyday wellbeing. Made with quality ingredients and genuine care for both flavour and sustainability, these products offer hotels and resorts a straightforward way to add wholesome, better-for-you options to menus, from à la carte dining to wellness-focused breakfasts. As guest interest in gut health and natural foods continues to grow, Be Nourished gives properties a tasty, credible option that fits comfortably alongside existing kitchen operations, without requiring specialist preparation, additional staff training or changes to kitchen workflows, making it an easy addition to any menu.
Wattie’s
Founded in 1934, Wattie’s has been a staple of New Zealand food production for over 80 years and today sits within the Kraft Heinz portfolio alongside Whitlock’s, Eta and Oak. Chefs, food and beverage managers and procurement teams can explore a broad range built for consistency and ease of use in commercial kitchens, including Wattie’s Baked Beans along with soups, sauces and frozen meal options suited to breakfast service, catering and everyday menu support. Backed by the global resources of Kraft Heinz while remaining rooted in New Zealand sourcing and heritage, Wattie’s offers hotels and resorts a trusted, well-known brand with proven quality and reliable local distribution across Fiji, supported by consistent stock availability through established local channels.
Delish Connect
Delish Connect is a vertically integrated distribution business owned and operated by producers of premium citrus, avocados and mushrooms, giving procurement teams and chefs direct access to produce grown by the people who supply it. Partnering with like-minded growers across orchards, grow rooms and paddocks, Delish Connect brings fresh, consistent produce to Fiji with genuine traceability from source to kitchen. For hotels and resorts focused on menu quality and reliable supply, this direct producer-to-plate model offers a practical alternative to standard distribution channels, backed by deep industry roots and a clear commitment to freshness, value and consistent seasonal availability, with growers able to respond quickly and reliably to changing menu requirements and seasonal demand across the hospitality sector.
Griffin’s Snacks
Griffin’s Snacks is New Zealand’s largest snack food company, with more than 160 years of baking heritage behind a portfolio now sold across 27 global markets. Procurement teams and food and beverage managers can explore well-known brands including Griffin’s Biscuits, Huntley & Palmers Crackers, Proper Crisps, Snackachangi Chips, Eta Chips and Nuts, and Nice & Natural Bars, offering a broad snacking range suited to minibars, cafés, retail outlets and in-room amenities. Distributed locally through Tappoo, the range gives hotels and resorts a trusted, long-established snack portfolio with proven guest appeal, reliable local supply and genuine variety across sweet and savoury categories, suited to everything from quick in-room treats to carefully curated, well-stocked retail displays in resort gift shops.
Green Meadows Beef Limited
Green Meadows Beef produces premium grass-fed Angus beef from a third-generation family farm in Coastal Taranaki, and chefs and food and beverage managers can explore gluten-free burgers, sausages and koftas supplied frozen for easy menu versatility. The range also includes lamb products and an award-winning burger and meatball line proven in retail markets, with custom recipe development, sizing and packaging available to suit specific operational needs. Distributed locally through Five Star Foods, Green Meadows offers hotels and resorts consistent, quality New Zealand protein backed by genuine farm provenance, flexible supply options and a track record of reliable delivery, giving chefs real confidence in both the quality and overall consistency of every single shipment arriving safely on the property.
