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from 81 reviewsLove these lunch boxes. My son’s are 8 years old and we’ve only just bought my daughter her own as something special for starting school as she’s been using his second.
This is our snack box. I pack it each morning for my toddler and that’s her snacks for the day. It has really saved her taking me to the pantry every 5min. Hardy lunch box that can take a bit of throwing around but also easy enough for her to open on her own.
Service was prompt, friendly and the product exactly as described. Definitely recommend shopping here!
My kids absolutely love drink in the box, they are so easy to use and means they can take things like milo or milk to school. Also saves money in the long run and gives parents an alternative to pre packaged drinks
the delivery was managed so well to arrive in time for christmas. Thankyou
The lunch pack is good but the drink in the box fun top unicorn and panda are not suitable for kids to use as they are very hard to open to fill up drinks nor even opening the top to drink. As adults, we had difficulty opening the drink bottles or popping bottles the straw.
I bought two small and two big Yum Box lunch boxes for my twins, plus two insulated lunch bags. The delivery was very fast and the quality is great. Very happy with the purchase.
I bought one of these 3 years ago for my eldest when she started school. It’s still going strong so have purchased the same for by youngest daughter staring next year.
Only feedback is that certain loaves of bread and just a little too big to fit in due to the centre circle, but can be solved by either buying a different brand of bread or using a sandwich punch/cutter.
My grandson was so excited to receive the Tapas box and cooler bag at Christmas
I’m a teacher and saw kids using this over the years. I only wish I bought mine sooner. It’s excellent.
I love they ability to swap the trays out depending to want I need for the day. It is much larger than I was expecting though, which the photos don’t really show.
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ABOUT MINI HIPPO
Founded by Megan Mallen, Mini Hippo Imports’ exclusive product range has been carefully considered and painstakingly developed by this savvy businesswoman over the past six years. Megan is the epitome of her target audience. She knows first hand what parents need and what products make the job easier. She seeks ingenuity, quality, style and value, and knows her retailers’ customers do too. And from a business perspective, Megan also knows and highly values the importance of outstanding customer service.
While Mini Hippo Imports is in the business of product distribution and supplies a large number of retail stockists across Australia and New Zealand, at the heart of this thriving business is ‘family’ – in a literal and general sense. The team at Mini Hippo Imports takes a personal approach to customer relationships and treat their retailers just like extended family. Megan says the positive working relationships they have with their retailers are her business’s most valuable assets. Megan personally gets a buzz out of seeing those retailers succeed in business through considered product choices for their shelves from the Mini Hippo Imports range. Likewise, the brands that Mini Hippo Imports represent don’t see Megan and her team as just another distribution company – they are valued business partners. Megan describes herself as open, honest and “pretty laid back” and, having grown Mini Hippo Imports from a family-run small business in the early days, Megan prides herself on keeping Mini Hippo Imports nimble, flexible and understanding as it continues to expand.
Based in Melbourne, Australia, Mini Hippo Imports is perpetually researching and reviewing exciting new products for inclusion in their ever-expanding range. If you manufacture an innovative product that you think Mini Hippo Imports will love, or if you are a retailer looking for exclusive new product ideas for parents, make sure to drop Megan a line directly or keep your eye on the Mini Hippo Imports website and social media pages.
MINI HIPPO BY THE NUMBERS
”Megan is a true ambassador to our brand. She has taken SoYoung under her wing in Australia and runs it with the same dedication, perseverance, and loyalty as if it were her own. It is a pleasure and an honour to work with Mini Hippo Imports. “
”I would certainly recommend Megan’s services. She is a highly organised and driven lady who has become a friend over the years. She has a very warm and friendly personality and I’m sure that comes across in her buying relationships. She works very hard on all the brands she takes on and is professional to the core.”
“Mini Hippo is one of Biome Eco Stores key suppliers for lunch box accessories. The SoYoung and Yumbox products are great sellers and we have always found that working with Megan is a good experience, her communication is always clear and prompt. “
“When you start working with Mini Hippo, you develop an amazing business relationship. You can process your orders quickly and efficiently through their wholesale website and know the delivery will be very quick! Megan offers above and beyond fantastic customer service and has always helped where she can with customer queries about the products we order in.“
OUR BRANDS
WeanMeister provides the
ultimate convenience in
freezing home-made
baby food!
SoYoung creates bags and
accessories for modern,
on-the-go families.
Yumbox is a kid-friendly,
leakproof, bento-style lunch
container designed for kids and
adults alike.
Precidio’s solutions are convenient
well designed and
high quality additions to your
child’s lunchbox.
FunBites, a super sturdy and durable
curved blade cutter,
helps you be more creative
and make mealtime fun!
Wrap’d cleverly designed
products are the perfect
solution to keep your
wrap fresh and tasty!
Want your brand
here? Click the above
to see the benefits of
working with us.
Arctic Zone is a market
leader in soft-sided
insulated products.
Want your brand
here? Click the above
to see the benefits of
working with us.
The Lunchbox Queen is one of New Zealand’s top online suppliers of gorgeous bento goods to help you create fun, healthy lunches that kids will actually want to eat! They hope to inspire you to bring school lunches to a whole new level to entice your little ones into enjoying wholesome, healthy food and to make lunchtime FUN!
Finn & Dash Toys is a concept store, it brings together like minded parents that value what their kids play with. Inside you will find an adorable range of clothing, gifts and toys with the cool factor. Sian works hard to stock the best of the best and does it all with a smile and happy persona. You only need to take a peek at her store reviews on Facebook to see that her customer service is beyond AMAZING. We absolutely love working with Finn and Dash and urge you to go and check out her beautiful space.
Eco Child is a proudly Australian owned family business offering the most comprehensive selection of natural and organic products which nurtures baby, mother and child. Their retail store, in the beautiful seaside town of Victor Harbor, South Australia, is a bustling parenting hub where expectant, new and the more ‘worldy’ mothers often spend time chatting and sharing experiences whilst they browse the beautiful store. They offer baby-wearing fittings, cloth nappy advice and support, and all their staff are loving parents who love to share and talk everything babies and parenting in sustainable ways.
OUR VALUES
- We exhibit personal integrity, honesty and responsibility in all our actions. We operate our business with the same integrity and trust
- We are transparent and truthful. We have no hidden agenda
- We are welcoming and inclusive. We respect others’ differences
- We won’t engage with people who are defamatory, aggressive or threatening. We treat others how we wish to be treated
- We support originality, innovation and creativity for both our brand owners, their products and with our retailer partners
We always endeavour to do the right thing, so we hold others accountable to this same standard
- We appreciate feedback so we can continuously improve our business
And we always do business with a smile
WHOLESALE FAQ
We ship from our warehouse in Cheltenham, Victoria.
We love the opportunity to place our products into the hands of bloggers and foodies etc. Please get in touch and we can discuss how we can work together. You may also like to take a look at our affiliate program here.
Pricing and ordering information is only available to approved trade and wholesale customers. Click here to apply to become one of our selective retailers.
The first step is setting up an account with us. Click here to fill out some basic information. Once reviewed we will be in touch with further information.
We look at exclusivity on a case-by-case basis. If we already supply a store in your area we may not be able to supply you but please discuss with us and we can look at the finer details.
Yes, we offer bulk pricing to schools, kindergardens, mums group or buyers co-ops and other groups. Please complete the details of you requirements on our Contact Us form here, so we can provide the relevant pricing.
We also offer fundraising opportunities. Please complete the details of you requirements on our Contact Us form here, so we can discuss.
We have various minimums for each range. The shop automatically defaults to the minimum order quantity for each item and range.
Please request an account with us for details on the minimums required here.
We use various freight companies and Australia Post to achieve the most cost effective shipping price for you.
Yes, we are happy to discuss working with your own freight company. If you have great rates and can get it cheaper please select “Own Courier Pickup” at checkout. We will then notify you once your order has been packed, with the dimensions and weight for booking your courier.
Due to OH&S requirements we do not allow retailers to pick-up their own stock. It must be booked with a courier company ensuring professional indemnity and insurances are covered.
All invoices are proforma so we endeavour to ship within 48 to 72 hours of payment clearing in our account. Please send us a remittance if you are paying by bank deposit so we can reconcile as soon as possible.
If you are in a hurry, credit card and PayPal payments reconcile automatically with invoices sent to our warehouse for immediate processing.
Once you have a confirmed and paid order then yes, please do. We ask that you wait until you have received confirmation to ensure stock can be supplied. We know you are excited, but we don’t want to disappoint your customers if there is a delay in supply or other unexpected hold up in getting stock to you.
High-resolution product images, lifestyle photos and descriptions for retailer’s use are provided via Dropbox links once you have completed an order. Please also feel free to use lifestyle images from our social media pages. We test-drive all the products we sell so these are real everyday images. We would love for you to do the same, so if you post beautiful images taken by customers or yourself using our products then please let us know. If you would like us to share on our social media pages we are more than happy to do so.
Please note that images and text found on www.minihippo.com.au are copyright to Mini Hippo and are not for retailer use.
Wow, we are flattered that you are telling all your friends about our products. Please get in touch with us here to discuss affiliate marketing.
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