Edible Insect Manufacturing and Distributing Business

An opportunity to acquire Eat Crawlers, NZ’s first and longest-established edible insect brand, founded in 2013. The business operates in the sustainable protein and novelty food space and is well recognised both locally and internationally.

Eat Crawlers manufactures and distributes a unique range of edible insect products, including flavoured crickets and novelty insect foods. Products are sold through e-commerce and wholesale channels, supplying retailers such as gift shops, specialty stores, liquor stores and cafés.

The business has traded for over a decade and has an established brand presence, loyal customer base, and strong digital assets.

What’s Included: Eat Crawlers brand and goodwill
Fully functional e-commerce website
Active social media accounts and email database
Product recipes and manufacturing processes
Supplier and wholesale customer relationships
Remaining stock and packaging at time of sale
Handover and training available

Operations: Manufacturing is carried out in a certified shared commercial kitchen hired by the hour with casual staff engaged for production and packaging. Distribution and fulfilment are straightforward and can be run from any suitable location.

This is a low-overhead business that does not require full-time owner involvement and can be scaled or streamlined to suit the buyer.

Growth Opportunity: Marketing activity has been intentionally kept minimal while the business has been prepared for sale, presenting an opportunity for a new owner to drive growth through digital marketing, wholesale expansion, export opportunities, or product development.

Ideal Buyer: This business would suit a food, FMCG or pet-related business seeking a bolt-on brand, a wholesaler or distributor wanting a differentiated product range or an entrepreneur interested in sustainable or alternative protein markets.

Reason for Sale: The owner is focusing on other business commitments.

Next Steps: Further details are available to genuinely interested parties upon enquiry.