This $64 million investment will reduce Fonterra’s overall emissions by nine per cent, resulting in a total decrease of 155,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent each year New Zealand’s dairy co-operative Fonterra is set to convert two coal boilers to wood pellets at its Clandeboye site in South Canterbury, marking an[Read More…]
New Zealand
IFPA ANZ appoints Belinda Wilson as Managing Director
Wilson has a diverse background with extensive experience across various industries, including the legal profession, membership associations, Australia’s seafood sector The International Fresh Produce Association Australia and New Zealand (IFPA ANZ) has appointed Belinda Wilson as its new Managing Director, effective January 6, 2025, following the recent resignation of Ben[Read More…]
Strict biosecurity measures in place on chicken farm in New Zealand
There had been no reports of other ill or dead birds on other poultry farms, and there were no human health or food safety concerns Biosecurity New Zealand has placed strict movement controls on a commercial rural Otago egg farm, after testing confirmed a high pathogenic strain of avian influenza in[Read More…]
Mondelēz International appoints Toby Smith as president for Australia, New Zealand and Japan
Toby will now oversee 2,300 employees, eight manufacturing plants and a business that sources from over 700 local Australian suppliers Mondelēz International, custodians of iconic and well-loved brands including Cadbury Dairy Milk, Oreo and The Natural Confectionery Company, announced the appointment of Toby Smith as President of Japan, Australia and[Read More…]
Kerry drives dairy innovation in Australia and New Zealand with advanced lactase solutions
The Australian and New Zealand market for lactose-free dairy products and alternatives is projected to reach EUR938 million With rising lactose intolerance affecting an estimated 30-60 per cent of the population in Australia and New Zealand, Kerry is meeting surging demand for lactose-free dairy options in the region through its[Read More…]
Arnott’s Group acquires New Zealand’s three food brands
The newly acquired brands are well-known in New Zealand’s nutritional snack market, providing a variety of products such as muesli bars, baked slices, nuts, and snack mixes The Arnott’s Group announced it acquired three well-known New Zealand brands—Mother Earth, Flemings, and VP—from food manufacturer Prolife Foods Limited. The newly acquired[Read More…]
Samyang Corporation achieves novel food approval for allulose in Australia and New Zealand
Allulose is a rare sugar with 70 per cent of the sweetness of sucrose but nearly zero calories Samyang Corporation is the first allulose producer globally to enter the Australian and New Zealand markets. Samyang recently announced that it has received FSANZ approval to sell allulose as a safe food ingredient in Australia and New[Read More…]
New Zealand report highlights risk to vegetable prices
The analysis includes an examination of the economic implications of proposed regional regulations A new report by the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) warns that fresh vegetable prices could rise significantly if the Government does not act quickly to establish a clear and workable regulatory framework for vegetable[Read More…]
Fonterra revises strategy to grow business
This follows a strategic review that confirmed the Co-op’s strengths as a B2B dairy nutrition provider, resulting in Fonterra’s decision to explore divestment options for its global Consumer businesses Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has released its revised strategy, which will see the Co-op deepen its focus on its high-performing Ingredients[Read More…]
Intertek Caleb Brett expands testing capabilities for animal fats and used cooking oils
This enhancement makes New Plymouth the only laboratory in New Zealand capable of providing comprehensive testing for these critical materials Intertek, a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide announced the expansion of its New Plymouth laboratory’s testing capabilities to include full specification analysis of Animal Fats (AF) and[Read More…]
