Our philosophy
Our way of doing things.
From sharp everyday prices to easy refunds and no-nonsense service, we run EcoBay a bit differently to the big chains. Here's the thinking behind it all.

We started EcoBay Fresh Market to bring Ferrymead a grocery shop that puts quality and value first — for every family, every day. We're a small, hands-on team. Most of our day is spent on the shop floor picking fresh orders, checking produce quality, and serving in-store customers.
Every piece of fruit and veg is hand-checked the morning it arrives. We source locally in Canterbury wherever we can and turn stock over daily — so what you see on the shelf was picked or delivered within days, not weeks.
We back it with our Freshness Guarantee: if a fresh item isn't up to scratch — bruised, wilted, off — tell us within 2 days of purchase and we'll refund it or replace it. No fuss.
Fresh
Hand-checked every morning. Daily turnover, never stale.
Local
Canterbury growers first, broader NZ in the off-season.
Honest
Fair everyday value, real specials, friendly service.

