LEDA News

Feb 2010 - New Zealands 'Coast to Coast' race

LEDA lands a top ten finish in the Speights Coast to Coast, thanks to John Crombie (Crombie & Price) and Mark Frisby, in one of New Zealands toughest races. Racing against the elements and 100km winds, they achieved a commendable 8th place in the over 40's category.

Considered one of the world's premiere adventure races, the Coast to Coast race spans 243kms from the west coast to the east coast of New Zealands south island. It is comprised of three separate sporting events, cycling (140km), running (36km) and kayaking (67km).
Teams of two compete in the two day race.

NEW Chocolate Rum Balls - Christmas 2009

You just have to try them to know how good they are!
Simply "gorge- worthy", these scrumptious Rum Balls make the perfect gift or treat.
A delightful blend of chocolate, real rum & macadamia pieces rolled in coconut.
Now available in COLES Health Food section, independent Supermarkets, selected Health food stores and our online shop.

August 09 - Leda Cafe Slices

Simply delicious our new Cafe Slices are now available on-line.
Five irresistibly tempting flavours can now be consumed till the hearts content:
* Hedgehog
* Cherry-coconut
* Lemon slice
* Choc-macadamia
* Rum Balls

Best served at room temperature, these luxious slices can be kept frozen to keep for much longer, (but that probably won't be necessary... :-)

NEW "Nurture" gluten & dairy free Soft baked Twist Bars

We have recently launched our fantastic new range of TWIST bars in two great flavours:
'Blueberry loves Goji' and 'Apple loves Pomegranate'.
Made with all natural ingredients and with no preservatives, these meet both School canteen criteria and Heart Foundation requirements. They also follow our many healthy "free from" benefits:

gluten/ wheat free

dairy/ lactose free

egg free

vegan suitable

contain no artificial colours or flavours

no preservatives

We hope you enjoy the Nurture bars and if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. Freecall: 1800 353 896

"New Look" Multipacks - June 2009

Over the next few months we will be introducing our New Look packaging for our popular Multipacks.
They have a great, fresh new look for all three flavours - Triple Berry, Strawberry and Apple.
We've slightly tweaked the recipe, which bring out the best flavour & still so nutritious..

March 28th 2009 - New Zealand Le Race

One of the countries leading hill climb events, "Le Race" is a 100Km cycle race from Christchurch to the beautiful early French settlement of Akaroa. It involves some extremely challenging hill climbs, fast flats and exhilarating downhills.
LEDA jerseys (red & white) were again at the helm... leading the charge - John & Jacque Crombie (below) and the undefiable Mark Frisby (at bottom).
Well done everyone..!

April 16th 2008 - LEDA nutrition Graperide 2008

The Leda nutrition colours were at the forefront of last weekends 101km Graperide bike race. The Graperide is New Zealand's biggest cycling event in the South Island and attracts some of the best elite and international riders from around the world. LEDA nutrition was represented by Mark Frisby who powered on with the help of LEDA to finish a commendable 20th out of a total of 2,500 riders. Well done Mark! You have done LEDA nutrition proud.

March 6th 2008 - Gingernut & Coconut Cookies

LEDA nutrition has launched two new and exciting products to their range. Gingernut Cookies - An irresistible gluten and dairy free cookie with a real ginger taste and Coconut Cookies - An irresistibly tasty gluten and dairy free coconut cookie with loads of crunch. These exciting new products are currently available in all good health food stores and independent supermarkets. To read more about these products click here.

February 26th 2008 - No More Fructose

As a result of consumer feedback and the increase in awareness and detection of fructose malabsorption, LEDA nutrition has decided to take the step of removing fructose from our Choculence and Minton range of chocolate biscuits. Instead of using fructose, sugar has been substituted to make the products suitable for consumers who suffer from fructose malabsorption.
To read more about fructose malabsorption read the Fructose Malabsorption Fact Sheet written by Sue Shepherd www.coeliac.com.au