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MilkLab Almond

MilkLab lands in NZ, tapping into ‘burgeoning’ in-home coffee market

MilkLab’s Kiwi launch taps into the country’s “burgeoning” in-home specialty coffee market.
supermarket fresh products

NZ regulator eyes ‘problematic’ supermarket supplier fees 

The regulator believes these fees might have a negative impact on new and existing competitors in the grocery market. 
Clarity Gin production

NZ distillery eyes offshore expansion after international accolade

The recognition has triggered a surge in international enquiries from consumers and distributors in the US, UK, Australi...
McCain products

McCain to shut down NZ vege processing plant

Series of losses incurred before final decision made, sources report.
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Imports of ultra-processed foods have surged since 1990, NZ research shows

The report highlights the need for NZ to introduce regulations to reduce unhealthy food marketing in all media and on pa...
Wattie's garden peas

Heinz Wattie’s to close three NZ factories

The company is discontinuing sale of frozen vegetables and a raft of popular brands.
customer checks product label at supermarket

NZ mulls digital food labels to lure foreign grocery retailers

Current regulations require supermarkets entering the market to re-label pre-packaged products to meet the local standar...
Hoop in-store

How Hoop sales agency helps drive growth in New Zealand grocery and retail

Launched on August 1, the agency is live with global health and hygiene giant Reckitt Essential Home Business.
Tasti metal contamination

Tasti recalls snack range over metal contamination risk

No injuries linked to the recall have been reported so far.
Fonterra truck

Fonterra to close milk powder packaging facility in New Zealand

COO Anna Palairet said the move follows ongoing economic challenges, including low product volumes and increased product...
Foodstuffs grocery

Foodstuffs NZ backs grocery suppliers with new workshop series

The forums provide a platform for suppliers within the same regions to connect and build a support network
Chickens with Multilevel production line conveyor production line.

New Zealand suspends poultry exports after first case of H7 bird flu

Tests confirmed the H7N6 subtype of bird flu at a rural chicken farm in the Otago region.

‘Handshake deals’ end in NZ grocery sector, formal contracts afoot

Grocery commissioner Pierre van Heerden said the new rules will be enforced from this month

Why premium New Zealand tonic brand East Imperial is taking off in Asia

New Zealand premium mixer brand East Imperial is growing overseas as the tourism and hospitality industries take off.
Ego Sunscreen

Sunscreen maker Ego admits misleading consumers over SP50 claim

“If you can't back it up, don't say it,” says the New Zealand Commerce Commission.
New chicken welfare standards raised across Australia and New Zealand

New chicken welfare standards raised across Australia and New Zealand

Restaurants across the region are encouraged to join the cause.

Fonterra cuts carbon emissions at Brightwater plant

The dairy giant saw public pressure to cut the use of coal boilers for drying milk.

Countdown to no plastic bags by 2018

Woolies-owned NZ grocery targets no plastic bags policy.

Fonterra loses veterans

Fonterra's leadership stable thins.

Fonterra wins big at international awards

Two cheese variants take top gong in the UK.