A short range brief for grocery, café, and venue buyers. Live case pricing stays on Upstock — this is not a price list.
The product in one line
Sidekick — New Zealand honey-sweetened fruit soda from Wānaka. Real fruit. New Zealand honey. No cane sugar. No stevia. 250ml cans for trade going forward.
Staff / shelf line: honey-sweetened, no cane sugar.
Range to face
| SKU | Buyer note |
|---|---|
| Cherry | Hero — open heavy |
| Mango | Hot-day / tropical second |
| Pear | Food-friendly / lunch |
| Strawberry | Familiar everyday fruit |
| Variety 12-pack | Take-home grocery; optional in café doors |
| Watermelon | Separate run when on offer — not the everyday spine |
Full facing map: Flavour guide for stockists.
Category job
Treat soft drink in the cold door — beside premium cans and bottled serves, not fountain, not “wellness.” Different fridge job from kombucha: Honey soda vs kombucha for NZ cafés.
Pack and MOQ
| Case | 12 × 250ml cans (one flavour per case) |
|---|---|
| Minimum | 5 cases |
| Mix | Flavours across cases in one order |
| Invoices | GST via Upstock for NZ trade |
| Lead time | Typically 2–5 business days on direct accounts |
FAQ hub: Sidekick wholesale pack and MOQ FAQ.
Who it fits
- Independent grocery and specialty
- Cafés and multi-site coffee
- Restaurants and lodging with a cold door or minibar
- Convenience in tourism towns
Split home vs trade: Fridge Fill vs wholesale.
How to order
- Wholesale for NZ cafés and retailers
- Upstock walkthrough
- Email Fiona with buyer name, banner or store, and region
Suggested first five: 3 Cherry · 1 Mango · 1 Pear or Strawberry.
