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We pride ourselves in the work that we do and the beautiful food we produce and deliver to Mills Bay Mussels customers, all over New Zealand.
Right here in the Greenshell™ Mussel Capital of the World!
At Mills Bay Mussels we are on a mission to spread happiness through delicious, healthy and sustainable food, New Zealand Greenshell™ Mussels.
One of the lowest carbon footprints of all animal proteins, almost equivalent to the plant based protein tofu!
Grown on our farms in the Marlborough Sounds, Greenshell™ mussels are unique to New Zealand. They are then hand graded, packed, prepared and served with love by our local team in Havelock.
Visit us for the freshest mussels you can get!
Tasting Room & Eatery, Havelock Marina
From the Mills Bay Mussels family to yours… A fresh, delicious, sustainable superfood!
Live and fresh local seafood for all to enjoy!
Come take a seat at the Mills Bay Mussels café located at the front of the pack house down in the Havelock Marina – the gateway to the Marlborough Sounds. A friendly team working in an open kitchen will be showcasing the many exciting and delicious ways mussels can be prepared and enjoyed.
There is also a great selection available weekly for you to take home to your whānau.
Join the Raw Shuck Revolution!
Let’s celebrate mussels together and the incredible culinary potential that this familiar Kiwi seafood offers.
Greenshell™ Mussels should be shucked raw, then cooked, not steamed open first. This ensures a perfectly tender and delicious mussel dish will be created.
Click below to learn how and find out where Mills Bay Mussels are featured. Follow us and join the Raw Shuck Revolution!
One of our very own, Maegen Blom, our Operations Manager, was just featured in the latest edition of @cuisinemagazine !
We are very proud of her for being chosen as 1 of 5 ✨Inspirational women in food and drink ✨
Maegen is a strong advocate for New Zealand Aquaculture, a true GreenshellTM mussels fan and her enthusiasm towards their celebration is indeed contagious!
Join us in congratulating @maegen.blom for this incredible recognition 🙌
Love the article @kellibrett 💚thank you @cuisinemagazine family!
Why do we LOVE GreenshellTM Mussels so much you ask? 💚
Let us tell you...
It is pretty special to have the elusive King Shag living & thriving amongst the mussel farms in the Marlborough Sounds.
Mills Bay Mussels is a proud supporter of the @marinefarmingnz & their effort to protect & research this rare endemic bird through the King Shag Project.
The three-year project included representatives from the Aquaculture industry, the Ministry for Primary Industries, Iwi, Marlborough District Council & the Department of Conservation. The data showed that the King Shags happily feed within or near marine farms & that all the birds will stop off on mussel farms to digest their meal.
@aquaculturenz shared that it appears King Shag numbers are stable; continuing with aerial surveys will help prove this and provide certainty around population trends.
Pretty cool right? 🙌
Have you spotted a King Shag in the Sounds? 👀 Please tell us & report sighting on the Marine Farming Association website.
And please remember: 👈
If you are approaching a king shag or king shag colony - you should reduce speed, reduce noise & keep your distance (at least 200 metres)
✨The Havelock Mussel & Seafood Festival is on March 16th `24 ✨
Mark you calendars & plan for this incredible event as we will all soon be celebrating the 20th anniversary of @havelockmusselseafoodfest 🥳
Does that mean Mills Bay Mussels Raw Shuck Competition is back? Well yes!! 🙌 & we will be cooking delicious mussels 💚💚
Join us for great food, music & laughter, we can`t wait to see you 🤩
Tickets are now for sale on www.havelockmusselfestival.co.nz
Quote from the official website below as they said it best 😊
A Seafood Sensation
Nestled in the picturesque gateway to the Marlborough Sounds, Havelock sets the stage for an unparalleled seafood extravaganza.
This annual festival isn`t just an event; it`s a treasured tradition that encapsulates the very spirit of Marlborough`s summer.
Imagine a seafood feast with friends, basking in the sun, and embracing the good vibes – it`s an experience not to be missed, perfect for the whole family!
Aquaculture New Zealand conference in Nelson.
What an incredible room filled with talented industry professionals! Friends, old and new, together enjoying delicious kaimoana 😊
Thank you @aquaculturenz for this perfect opportunity to connect, learn and share ideas for the future of sustainably farmed seafood in New Zealand!
SPRING SPECIAL today & tomorrow only 👀
Come by Havelock to get live mussels for $5/kg!! 🤩
Kick off to BBQ season has begun & it is time to crank up the grill 🔥 with your Whānau this beautiful Saturday ☀️
Hurry in 🙌
Nothing like reading @cuisinemagazine with a creamy bowl of mussel & fish chowder and thinking back to this lovely visit from @kellibrett . It was so good to see you!
Mills Bay Mussels in the company of @arbourdining @harvestrestaurantmarlborough @eatatfranks @sisupicton and @gramadosrestaurant !! Such an amazing feeling to be surrounded by so much talent in the Marlborough region!
#topofthesouth #marlborough #nz #mussels
On Friday we said farewell to our lovely Venus!!! She is heading back to her family in Malaysia. Thanks for your all your good vibes, smiles and optimism, the @millsbaymussels team will miss ya!
Love mussels? Keen to help us deliver the ultimate mussel experience? We are looking for energetic people to join our team part time in the Tasting Room & Eatery. Hours of work would be on a rostered basis between 8:30am - 3:30 pm, Wed - Sat.
Get in touch with Maegen for more info and expressions of interest! 0220121017 maegen@millsbaymussels.co.nz
Buy your superfood to have at home
Purchase when you come visit us or shop online here and we’ll deliver them to your door - too easy!