Cherry
Central OtagoReal fruit, raw honey, a third of the sugar.
8.9g sugar / 250ml can3.5g / 100ml
- 250ml can NZ-CAN-250-CHERRY-12
- 275ml glass bottle NZ-BTL-275-CHERRY-12
Stock the soda everyone's talking about
Looking for a soda that actually moves? Sidekick swaps refined sugar for New Zealand honey and real fruit, with a splash of organic apple cider vinegar for a crisp, grown-up finish.
Why retailers back us
What category buyers tell us when they decide to add Sidekick.
Strong shelf standout
Masked-mascot branding cuts through the category. Shoppers spot it before they read it.
Better-for-you without stevia
Sweetened with New Zealand honey — captures the ~1-in-3 shoppers who taste stevia as bitter.
Premium origin story
Mother-and-son NZ team. On Erewhon shelves; in Forbes, Washington Post and CBS — gold for shelf-talkers.
Broad-use occasions
Adult enough for a dinner non-alc, low-sugar for daily, clean for kids' lunchboxes. Sells across grocery, café and gym.
The range
4 flavours, 2 formats. 250ml cans ship globally. 275ml glass bottles available for export, online in NZ, and at Erewhon (US).
Mango
North QueenslandTropical without the sugar hit.
8.7g sugar / 250ml can3.5g / 100ml
- 250ml can NZ-CAN-250-MANGO-12
- 275ml glass bottle NZ-BTL-275-MANGO-12
Pear
Hawke's BayThe dry, grown-up soda for sharper palates.
8.6g sugar / 250ml can3.4g / 100ml
- 250ml can NZ-CAN-250-PEAR-12
- 275ml glass bottle NZ-BTL-275-PEAR-12
Strawberry
WaikatoA fruit-forward hero SKU built to convert sceptics.
8.6g sugar / 250ml can3.4g / 100ml
- 250ml can NZ-CAN-250-STRAWBERRY-12
- 275ml glass bottle NZ-BTL-275-STRAWBERRY-12
- Case pack12 cans · 12 bottles
- Min order5 cases
- SamplesFree for trade buyers
- Lead time2–5 business days
Choose your region to see ordering options.
USA retailers
We're available on both Faire and Airgoods. Choose your preferred platform below.
New Zealand retailers
Order directly via Upstock.
Rest of world & distributors
Not in NZ or the US? We'd still love to work with you.
Email Fiona for export price lists:fiona@sidekicksoda.com
Frequently asked
What's your case pack and MOQ?
Sold by the case — 12 × 250ml cans, or 12 × 275ml glass bottles. Minimum order is 5 cases. Faire, Airgoods and Upstock show live case pricing and MOQs in-platform. For direct accounts, email Fiona and we'll work with you on first-order quantities.
What's your retail price and margin?
Faire and Airgoods show our wholesale price and suggested retail directly in-platform — log in to see live numbers for your region. For direct accounts and the current trade price list, email Fiona.
How quickly do orders ship?
Faire, Airgoods and Upstock orders ship from on-platform stock as soon as the order is placed. Direct-account lead times are typically 2–5 business days — email Fiona with your retailer details and she'll come back with shipping info.
Do you offer samples?
Yes — free sample arrangements for verified trade buyers and category managers. Email Fiona with your retailer name, contact and shipping address and she'll come straight back to you.
What are your payment terms?
Standard platform terms apply via Faire, Airgoods and Upstock — they handle invoicing and payment on our behalf. For direct wholesale accounts, terms are agreed case-by-case. Email Fiona to discuss.
Do you offer category exclusivity or custom SKUs?
For larger retailers and chains we're happy to discuss launch windows, category exclusivity, and made-to-order flavours. Email Fiona to start a conversation.