Market expansion led by the acquisition of Wedderspoon Organic Group, makers of the leading manuka honey brand Masthead Limited, the Christchurch-based investment firm, announced its acquisition of the Wedderspoon Organic Group, a leading Manuka honey brand and plans to consolidate its consumer brand portfolio into a new holding company called Florenz. Mike[Read More…]
New Zealand
New Zealand recalls Morinaga baby biscuits due to possible animal droppings
The affected products, which have also been recalled in Japan, Singapore, and Hong Kong New Zealand Food Safety is assisting Tokyo Food Company Ltd and Wholesale Club in their recall of imported Morinaga brand Manna Bolo baby biscuits due to the potential presence of animal droppings in the products. Vincent[Read More…]
Multiple factors highlighted in milky fish research
Research conducted by the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) gathered data from both commercial and recreational fishers about affected snapper and their locations Fisheries New Zealand has released a detailed scientific report indicating that Milky White Flesh Syndrome found in snapper fish is likely caused by a[Read More…]
Zespri explores impact of fruit and vegetable consumption on children’s wellbeing
The feasibility study explored strategies to increase exposure to unfamiliar FVs to promote acceptance in children Zespri, the world’s leading kiwifruit marketer, is investing in building knowledge and healthy eating habits among children through its latest feasibility study, The Feel Good Study, exploring the relationship between fruits and vegetables (FV)[Read More…]
Winemaker fined $15,000 for smuggling vines into New Zealand
The variety was not present in New Zealand, and he wanted to cultivate it at his vineyard A Blenheim-based winemaker who smuggled Australian vines into New Zealand and planted them has been placed on 5 months of community detention and fined $15,000. James Garry Millton was sentenced on 2 charges[Read More…]
New Zealand recalls Pams plant-based creamy pasta bake
The products have been removed from store shelves and have not been exported New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Foodstuffs Own Brand in its recall of Pams plant-based creamy pasta bake due to potential contamination with foreign matter (metal). All batches and dates of this product are affected by the[Read More…]
New Zealand initiates 14 recalls affecting 65 products
New Zealand Food Safety shares 2023 recall data New Zealand Food Safety has recently released its annual report on consumer-level food recalls for the year 2023. The report identifies the presence of Salmonella in imported sesame seed-based products as the most significant food safety event of the year, causing 14[Read More…]
Value innovations address health concerns amid rising costs
The research surveys 2,500 respondents across China, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States Four in 10 consumers worldwide find health and well-being nutritional products too expensive, with one-third of users saying that rising costs have made it hard to continue purchasing them. Despite feeling the pinch, health and well-being still take centre[Read More…]
Research confirms genetic uniqueness of New Zealand Mānuka honey
Peer-reviewed testing of mānuka honey samples and mānuka trees (Leptospermum scoparium) found that New Zealand varieties have a distinct genetic makeup to plants and honey from other regions New scientific research solidifies the unique identity of New Zealand mānuka honey, highlighting its distinct genetic makeup and underpinning potential health benefits[Read More…]
Fonterra strikes gold with top awards on International Cheese Day
The cooperative took home a total of 52 awards, including 21 for its premium Kāpiti range Fonterra continues to add to its trophy cabinet successfully at this year’s New Zealand Cheese Awards, which were announced just ahead of International Cheese Day. The cooperative took home a total of 52 awards,[Read More…]
