Meet the New Zealander who missed pies so much in Sweden he started selling his own
In this week’s episode of Sweden in Focus Extra, The Local's Becky Waterton interviews Tom Simpson, the founder of NZ Pies.
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My Swedish Career: The man who brought New Zealand pies to Sweden
Tom Simpson came to Sweden from New Zealand almost 15 years ago. Now, his New Zealand-style pies are stocked in major Swedish supermarkets. How did he get here, and what are his tips for others considering a similar move?.
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