Fruit for Cheese Perfect Pairings

2026-01-12

Homemade platters are easier and more delicious with our Fruit for Cheese range.

We’ve brought our fruit knowledge A-game and pairing expertise to create five beautiful flavours.

Take off the lid and add to your platter or tip upside down on a platter and lift off the tub.

Blackberry & Brandy Fruit for Cheese

A must-have for your platter, this is made with New Zealand blackberries a hint of brandy essence to create a delicious match for strong cheeses such as blue or vintage cheddar. Silver Award category winner in the 2019 Outstanding NZ Food Awards.

Black Cherry & Pinot Noir Fruit for Cheese

The perfect addition to your cheese platter, this spreadable fruit paste is made with New Zealand Black Cherry and Pinot Noir. It's an elegant and rich match with camembert or brie, or pair with a sweet and nutty cumin gouda.

Feijoa & Pear Fruit for Cheese

2019 Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards gold medal winner. This spreadable fruit paste is light and fresh. Our blend of New Zealand feijoa and pear are the ideal flavouring to accompany soft cheeses such as brie and camembert.

Pomegranate & Black Pepper Fruit for Cheese

Pomegranate with a hint of black pepper creates a delicate fruit blend and beautiful colour to any cheese platter. Pair it with feta for salty contrast.

Quince Fruit for Cheese

This spreadable fruit paste is the perfect finishing touch to your platter. The traditional flavour of quince is a great match for any style of cheese and a popular all-rounder. Keep things simple with an aged cheddar.

Quick Tips for a Perfect Grazing Board

Now that you’ve got your perfect pairings, here’s a few more ideas for elevating your platters.

Add contrasting colours - bright fruits and fresh greens against pastel cheeses. Fruit for Cheese pastes are sure to bring some colour as well as flavour.
Mix variety - include different textures (soft, crunchy, creamy) and flavours (sweet, salty, savoury).
Prep the meats - offer cured, cooked and smoked meats. Roll or fold slices for easy serving; use toothpicks or tongs.
Cheeses - serve cheese at room temperature. Separate strong and mild cheeses with their own knives.
Plan the quantity - aim for a meat-to-cheese ratio of 1:1 (about 3 slices per person). Add 1–2 pieces of everything else per person. Choose bite-sized items.
Build with the board shape - for round boards, create a wreath effect around the edge and a hero centrepiece in the middle.
Food safety - provide plenty of utensils to avoid cross-contamination. Keep meats chilled until serving and cover food before the reveal.