What is Ikea’s secret New Zealand menu item and why won’t they use NZ beef in meatballs?

Ikea ’s food offering is soon set to launch in New Zealand with exclusive menu items just for Kiwis. However, their iconic meatballs are set to be imported and not made using NZ beef. Jenni Mortimer heads to Malmo, Sweden, to find out why Ikea won’t play ball with our meat.

Kiwis have been eagerly awaiting the opening of our first Ikea store since December 2018, when it was announced the Swedish homeware giant would finally be coming to New Zealand. And while Ikea may be best known for its furniture offering, Kiwi customers can also look forward to some added extras when the store opens later this year. Because in exciting news for foodies and famished shoppers, New Zealand is set to have its own Swedish Restaurant and grab-and-go-style bistro in the Sylvia Park store.



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