![]() He has big plans to expand Four Candles outside of one Auckland store. Managing director Snowden said the business strived to offer quality food that operated on "a more ethically focused business model". It is said to sell brands that are not found in the major supermarkets. Four Candles is targeting the premium end of the market, similarly to Farro, but supposedly with cheaper prices. ![]() It also imports products, such as French cheeses, Italian pasta and wines from South America. The currently Auckland-only business is focused on working with local artisan suppliers that are too small to have their products stocked in the major supermarkets. It was due to open in August last year but this was delayed due to Auckland's lockdown. The 700sqm supermarket - named after an old BBC comedy sketch - opened in October. One of the newest supermarkets to open its doors in New Zealand, Four Candles, located on Constellation Drive on Auckland's North Shore, was started by two Englishmen, Murray Snowden and Chris Fisher. A nationwide supermarket chain has changed hands while another new player has opened up a glitzy shop in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic.ĭespite enormous disruption, operating a grocery business amidst a global pandemic has proven lucrative for most so it comes as no surprise there is a hum of activity in the sector with new businesses setting up shop - and others closing down.
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