Healthy Food Guide
Lunchbox Awards 2026

The best supermarket buys revealed!

New Zealand

THE WINNERS ARE IN!

Breads and alternatives

High-fibre, low-GI carbs like bread, wraps and rolls keep you full, with gluten-free and low-carb option

Burgen Mixed Grain Toast

High-fibre bread

Ploughmans 45% Lower Carb Southern Seeds

Bread Sliced

Tip Top Supersoft Wholemeal Toast

Bread Sliced

Vogel’s Sprouted Harvest Grains Toast

Bread Sliced

Home St Good Seed Sprouted Bread

Bread Sliced

Freya’s Lower Carb 5 Seed

Bread Sliced

Vogel’s Toast Dark Rye

Bread Sliced

Real Foods Corn Thins Sesame

Corn cakes

Arnott’s Cruskits Rye

Crispbread

Arnott’s Vita-Weat 9 Grains Whole Grains

Crispbread

Ryvita Original Rye Crispbread

Crispbread

Danny’s Wholemeal Pita Bread

Pita Bread

Giannis Fresh Wraps Wheatmeal

Wraps

Rebel Bakehouse Low Carb Everything Wraps

Wraps

Vogel’s Gut Health Muesli Clusters

Cereals

Dairy and alternatives

Yoghurt, milk, and cheese pack in protein and calcium, plus great dairy-free alternatives.

The Laughing Cow Light Wedges

Cheese Sticks

Anchor Protein+ Creamy Chocolate

Dairy Drink

Babybel Mini Original

Cheese Sticks

Bega Stringers Original

String cheese

Mainland Sweet & Nutty Swiss 50% Less Salt Natural Slices

Sliced cheese

Dairyworks Edam Natural Slices

Sliced cheese

Rokeby Protein Smoothie Banana Honey + Cinnamon

Dairy Drink

Sanitarium Up & Go Protein Energize Choc Hit

Non-Dairy Drink

De Winkel All Natural Plain Unsweetened

Yoghurt Tub

Pams Edam Natural Cheese Sticks

Cheese Sticks

Kalo Authentic Greek Yoghurt Natural

Yoghurt Tub

The Collective Suckies Blueberry Probiotic Yoghurt

Yoghurt Pouch

Chobani No Sugar Added Strawberry

Yoghurt Pouch

Anchor Protein+ Greek Style Yoghurt Mixed Berry

Yoghurt Pouch

Cyclops Lactose Free Mixed Berry Pouch

Yoghurt Pouch

Anchor Original Cottage Cheese

Cottage Cheese

Dairyworks 27% Less Fat Edam Natural Sticks

Cheese Sticks

Chilled and fresh foods

Quick and healthy lunch options beyond sandwiches, that you keep fresh in the fridge.

Obela Hommus To Go with Sakata Wholegrain Rice Crackers

Hummus + Crackers

Obela Hommus Sweet Beetroot

Dips

Woolworths Mini Apples

Fresh Fruit

Woolworths Pineapple Fingers

Fresh Fruit

Macro Free Range Chicken Breast Strips

Frozen

Mama San Edamame Soy Beans (in pods)

Frozen

Strength Meals Co Grilled Chicken Dinner

Frozen

Tegal Meal Maker Shredded Roast Chicken

Ready-to-eat-meals

Strength Meals Co Smoky Bean Quinoa Bowl

Ready-to-eat-meals

Theresa’s Kitchen Indian Wrap

Ready-to-eat-meals

Mainland Lunch On The Go Balsamic Beetroot Relish

Cheese + crackers

Dairyworks Edam & Rice Crackers Value 10 pack

Cheese + crackers

Just Hummus Garlic & Lemon

Dips

Chris’ Tzatziki Dip & Spread

Dips

Woolworths Burger Slaw

Salads

Lisa’s Mediterranean Falafel Mix

Falafel

Pitango Free Range Chicken & Vegetable Soup

Soup

Artisano Lamb, Mint & Couscous Soup

Soups

Naked Kitchen California Wellness Bowl

Soup

Avo Fresh Lime & Black Pepper Avocado

Spread

Pams Super Slaw

Fresh Vege

Taylor Farms Broccoli Crunch Chopped Kit

Fresh Vege

So Sweet Organic Baby Carrots

Fresh Vege

Beekist Fresh Tomatoes Jelly Bean

Fresh Vege

Wilcox Beta Bites

Fresh Vege

Leaderbrand Pure’n Ezy Baby Beets

Fresh Vege

Freddy Fyffes Snack Pack bananas

Fresh Fruit

Fruzio Five Berry Medley

Fresh Fruit

Macro Firm Tofu

Tofu

FRESH VEGE Fruzio Mixed Peppers

Fresh Fruit

Snacks

Snacks low in sugar, high in fibre, and made from whole foods like nuts, fruit, veg and whole grains.

Arnott’s Vita-Weat 9 Grains Whole Grains

Chips & alternatives

Woolworths Trail Mix with Fruits & Nuts

Nuts/seeds

The HappySnack Company Roasted Fava Beans Sea Salt & Balsamic Vinegar 6 pack

Chips & alternatives

Macro Sweet Potato Chickpea Chips

Chips & alternatives

Macro Cauliflower Chickpea Chips

Chips & alternatives

The Happy Snack Company Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas Lightly Salted 6 pack

Chips & alternatives

Real Foods Corn Thins Minis Original

Chips & alternatives

DJ&A Shiitake Mushroom Crisps

Chips & alternatives

Ceres Organics Pea Chips Salted

Chips & alternatives

FodBods Nibbles Ginger & Spice

Energy balls

Tom & Luke Snackaballs Double Chocolate Berry

Energy balls

DJ&A Freeze Dried Strawberries

Dried Fruit

Fresh Life Sunflower Seeds

Nuts/Seeds

Uncle Tobys Protein Raspberry, Goji & White Choc

Snack Bar

Mother Earth Deluxe Mixed Nuts Natural

Nuts/Seeds

Munchh! Cranberry Nut

Nuts/seeds

Mother Earth Cranberry Trio

Nuts/seeds

Uncle Tobys Chewy Choc Chip

Muesli Bar

Ceres Organics Organic Seaweed Original

Savoury Snack

Koja Bickie Bites Choc Chip

Snack Bar

Ceres Organics Organic Oaty Bars Berry

Snack Bar

FodBods Raspberry Coconut Mini Protein Bars

Snack Bar

Mother Earth Nuts About Almond

Snack Bar

Nice & Natural Protein Whole Seed Bars Cranberry & Raspberry

Snack Bar

Sunny Hill Crispy Pea Pods

Chips & alternatives

Pantry shortcuts

Canned fish, legumes, microwave rice… products that make healthy lunches without the hassle.

F.Whitlock & Sons Killer Beans Fuego Chilli

Canned goods

Sealord Chunky Style Tuna in Springwater

Canned fish

Macro Natural Almond Spread

Spread

Pic’s Double Crunch Almond Butter

Spread

Pic’s Peanut Butter Crunchy No Salt

Spread

Sunrice Brown Rice & Quinoa

Microwave Grains

Only Organic Boost Wholesome Soup Pumpkin, Red Lentils, Coconut & Turmeric

Shelf Stable Meals

Woolworths Tuna & Pasta Sicilian Style

Shelf Stable Meals

Only Organic Comfort Wholesome Soup Free-Range Chicken, Sweetcorn and Flaxseed

Shelf Stable Meals

Wattie’s Plant Proteinz Mexican Style Tomato & Black Bean Soup

Shelf Stable Meals

John West Protein+ Tuna Bowl Capsicum & Bean Mix Iron

Shelf Stable Meals

Strength Meals Co Beef Chilli Con Carne

Shelf Stable Meals

Wattie’s Baked Beans 50% Less Added Sugar

Canned goods

Edgell Snack Time Black Beans, Capsicum & Charred Corn with Zesty Salsa

Canned goods

Woolworths Baked Beans In A Rich Tomato Sauce

Canned goods

Chop Chop Chicken Lite Mayo

Canned goods

John West Salmon in Springwater

Canned fish

Edgell Snack Time Chickpeas With Zesty Viniagrette

Canned goods

Brunswick Wild Sardines in Louisiana Hot Sauce

Canned fish

Brunswick Wild Sardines in Olive Oil

Canned fish

Ogran Falafel Mix

Falafel

Grove Avocado Oil

Oil

Best Foods Light Mayonnaise

Condiments

Al Brown Old Yella Habanero Mustard

Condiments

Huntley & Palmers Cracker Bread Sprouted Rye with Pumpkin Seeds & Sea Salt

Crackers

Ceres Organics Brown Rice Cakes with Quinoa

Crackers

Macro Mini Multigrain Rice Cakes

Crackers

Nibblish Gently Baked Mango

Dried Fruit

Fresh Life Australian Sultanas

Dried Fruit

Something to Crow About Roasted Seed Toppers Mexican Chilli & Lime

Nuts/Seeds

Wattie’s Hawke’s Bay Peaches Sliced – No Added Sugar

Canned goods

Woolworths 4 Bean Mix No Added Salt

Canned goods

Macro Certified Organic Hulled Tahini

Spread

Lunchboxes, bags and bottles

The right lunchbox, bag or bottle can make all the difference in keeping meals fresh and ready to enjoy.

Ever Eco Round Nesting Containers Pastel Collection

Stainless steel leak-proof containers

Smash Blue Bento Bowl Stainless Steel 600ml

Double walled insulation keeps food hot or cold longer

Smash Stainless Steel Wet & Dry Snack Box

Dual compartment to keep food fresh

Smash Double Wall Magnet Bottle

A tumbler that doubles as a phone stand

B Box Lunchbox (2L capacity)

A leak-proof lunchbox with flexible compartments

Mepal Take a Break Bento Box

Sturdy, airtight lunchbox with secure dip closure and divider

Aubrey Luxe Lunch Cooler Bag

Keeps your food and drinks cool on the go

OmieLife Lunch Tote

A versatile, foldable lunchbag with smart storage pockets

Healthy takeaways

Highlights balanced and tasty meals from takeaway spots that won’t compromise your health.

Roll’d BBQ Chicken Bowl

Packed with protein, fibre and vitamins for a nourishing, balanced meal

Domino’s Vegorama Thin & Crispy (2 slices)

Pizza

Tank Vietnamese Chicken Salad

Salads

Pita Pit Falafel Salad Bowl

Bowls

Pita Pit Grilled Chicken Pita (Wholemeal)

Sandwiches & wraps

Subway Veggie Delite Salad with Avo

Salads

Subway Chicken Strips Salad

Salads

Columbus Coffee Tandoori Chicken Wrap

Sandwiches & wraps

Hell Pizza Pride

Pizza

Roll’d Lemongrass Beef Bun noodle salad

Vibrant vermicelli bowl packed with protein, fibre and antioxidants

BurgerFuel Chook Royale (Wholemeal Bun)

Burgers

McDonald’s Wholemeal Grilled Chicken Snack Wrap

Sandwiches & wraps

Dubba Dubba Falafel Burrito Bowl

Bowls

Dubba Dubba Small Chicken Burrito Bowl

Bowls

St Pierre’s Sushi Chicken Teriyaki 5-pack

Sushi

St Pierre’s Sushi Brown Rice Salmon & Avocado 5-pack

Sushi

Roll’d Lime Crusted Fish & Avo Fresh Rolls

A light, protein-packed and nutrient-rich choice

St Pierre’s Sushi Teriyaki Tofu Bowl

Bowls