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VAAN Distributors

About us

Good Business Begins with Good Connections.

VAAN Distributors links New Zealand businesses with suppliers across India, making it simpler to buy quality cashews, millets and chillies.

Who we are

VAAN Distributors is an import and trading business focused on sourcing cashews, millets and chillies materials from India. We work with wholesale and commercial buyers who want dependable products and a clear, straightforward way to buy them.

We act as the link between Indian manufacturers, processors and suppliers and the businesses that need their products, taking care of the enquiries, specifications and coordination that international sourcing involves.

Nine bowls of different millet varieties on linen

Our mission

To simplify sourcing and distribution by connecting businesses with quality products and dependable supply relationships.

Our vision

To become a trusted trading partner connecting Indian manufacturers and suppliers with international markets.

What we value

  • Integrity

    Honest information about products, specifications and terms, including what we don't yet know.

  • Reliability

    We do what we say we'll do, and keep you informed when circumstances change.

  • Quality focus

    Specifications agreed up front and documentation that comes from the supplier.

  • Partnership

    Long-term relationships with the suppliers we source from and the businesses we supply.

Jute sacks of chillies, rice and lentils in a sunlit Indian store

Why we focus on India

Depth of supply, breadth of range

India is the world’s largest producer of millets and chillies, and one of its major cashew processors.

That depth gives buyers real choice across grades, formats and price points. Our role is to help you find the right suppliers within it and make buying from them straightforward.

Commitment on both sides of the trade

With our suppliers

We build working relationships with manufacturers and suppliers in India based on clear specifications, fair dealing and repeat business. Good supplier relationships are what make dependable supply possible.

With our customers

We aim to be a sourcing partner you can rely on: responsive to your questions, clear about terms and focused on what your business actually needs.

How we work

A customer-first approach

  • We start with your requirements

    Product, specification, quantity and destination come first. Suppliers are matched to your brief, not the other way around.

  • We're upfront about the details

    Pricing, quantities and supply terms are set out clearly in your quote, so you can make decisions with confidence.

  • We stay in touch

    One point of contact from the first enquiry through to the agreed delivery.

Looking for a Reliable Sourcing Partner?

Tell us what your business needs. We’d be pleased to explore suitable sourcing and supply options.

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