Barker's Professional launches Chunky Mix, blending global fruit expertise with local flavour innovation.
Creating drinks and desserts that look great, taste great and don’t slow service down is a tricky balancing act. Barker's Professional has launched Chunky Mix, a new range of fruit preparations developed to help hospitality operators create premium drinks and desserts with minimal preparation.
The ready-to-use range brings together generous pieces of real fruit, vibrant colour and bold flavour in a versatile pouch format.
The launch marks a new collaboration between Barker's Professional and Andros Vietnam.
By combining Andros’ tropical fruit expertise with Barker's Professional’s understanding of New Zealand hospitality trends, Chunky Mix delivers a fresh balance of globally inspired flavours and locally crafted favourites.
Introducing four tropical flavours to New Zealand from Andros Vietnam, the range includes Lychee & Rose, Mandarin & Jasmine, Pink Guava and Salted Calamansi. Alongside these globally inspired flavours are three Barker's Professional creations crafted in Geraldine: Peach, Strawberry & Mint, and Redcurrant, Cranberry & Pomegranate.
Each Chunky Mix flavour contains a minimum of 45 percent real fruit and features visible fruit pieces that help operators add texture, colour and an authentic, handcrafted look across their drinks and desserts.
The range contains no artificial colours, flavours or added preservatives, and is both gluten-free and dairy-free, supporting operators looking for simple, flexible ingredients that work across different menu styles.
As customer expectations continue to evolve, operators are looking for easy ways to create memorable menu experiences without adding complexity during service.
Chunky Mix can be stirred, layered or blended into a wide range of applications, including refreshers, sodas, iced teas, smoothies, frappés, cocktails, mocktails and desserts. Its ready-to-use format helps teams introduce fruit-forward serves quickly while maintaining consistency and visual appeal.
The collaboration was driven by growing demand for ingredients that deliver standout flavour and presentation while making life easier in fast-paced hospitality environments. With Chunky Mix, Barker's Professional is giving operators a practical shortcut to creating serves that look as good as they taste, from colourful beverages to eye-catching sweet treats.
Find out more about Chunky Mix, explore recipes and discover the latest innovations from Barker's Professional at barkersprofessional.co.nz.
