FSANZ Releases Guidance and Online Calculator Ahead of Alcohol Energy Labelling Rules

The changes aim to provide consumers with clear, consistent information and support broader public health initiatives by improving transparency around alcohol consumption Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has released new guidance along with an online calculator to help businesses pre...

Bacardi and CCEP join forces to elevate premium spirits in New Zealand

Iconic spirits, such as BACARDÍ rum, BOMBAY SAPPHIRE gin, GREY GOOSE vodka, PATRÓN tequila and 42BELOW vodka, will now be more accessible to Kiwi consumers Bacardi, the largest privately held international spirits company, has entered into a new agreement with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (C...

Fonterra plans to expand successful organic business into South Island

This is in addition to continuing to recruit more organic farmers in the North Island, where more than 100 farms are currently part of the Fonterra Organic Programme Fonterra’s organic business has been going from strength to strength in recent years, with the Co-operative now inviting applica...

Skrewball launches 200ml Hipflask in Australia and New Zealand

The new format delivers Skrewball's signature taste in a portable, shareable shape – a first of its kind globally for the brand Skrewball Whiskey, the original peanut butter whiskey-flavoured liqueur, is shaking things up with the launch of its first-ever 200ml PET hipflask, debuting exclusive...

a2 Milk enhances China strategy with expanded CSFA partnership for English label infant formula

CSFA is a China State-Owned Enterprise (SOE) and has been a2MC’s strategic distribution partner in China since 2013 The a2 Milk Company announced that it has expanded its long term strategic cooperation arrangements with China State Farm Agribusiness Holding Shanghai Co., Ltd (CSFA) to include...

Fonterra and BioLumic partner to bring light-activated seed traits to New Zealand dairy

The partnership will deliver light-activated traits designed to improve the productivity and resilience of ryegrass BioLumic, a pioneer in seed trait innovation, has entered a multi-year partnership with global dairy co-op Fonterra to develop a new category of seed traits for pasture-based dairy...

a2 Milk Company completes acquisition of Pokeno, New Zealand

The Pokeno facility is world-class, with a proven track record of producing high-quality infant milk formula The a2 Milk Company confirmed that it has completed the acquisition of an integrated nutritional manufacturing facility with two China-label infant milk formula product registrations, loc...

a2 Milk Company to acquire Yashili New Zealand Dairy

The company also plans to invest around $100 million in a multi-year capital programme at its new Pokeno site The a2 Milk Company (a2MC) has announced a major strategic reshaping of its nutritional manufacturing footprint, acquiring Yashili New Zealand Dairy Co., Limited, while divesting its sta...

Australia, New Zealand review GM purple tomato

This application marks the sixth GM food assessed through FSANZ’s joint regulatory process with Health Canada Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is seeking public comment on a new application to approve the sale and use of genetically modified (GM) tomato lines, known as the GM Purpl...

Pantalones Organic Tequila launches in New Zealand

The award-winning tequila will be distributed nationally by the team at Blanc Beverages Pantalones Organic Tequila, co-founded by Matthew and Camila McConaughey, continues its global expansion with an exciting launch in New Zealand. The award-winning tequila will be distributed nationally by the...

A toast to transformation: Vinarchy’s roadmap to wine industry leadership

Sean Cunial, Regional Managing Director for Asia at Vinarchy In a significant development for the global wine industry, Accolade Wines and Pernod Ricard have merged their wine assets to create Vinarchy. This bold new venture unites iconic brands such as Hardys, Campo Viejo, and Jacob’s Creek u...

New Zealand and Indonesia sign halal cooperation arrangement

The Halal Cooperation Arrangement (HCA) supports ongoing collaboration between New Zealand and Indonesia on halal standards, certification, and product assurance, helping exporters meet requirements and streamline trade The Government has signed a new halal cooperation arrangement in Jakarta ove...

Strategic alliance set to accelerate Arla’s growth in ANZ performance nutrition market

Alexander Leufgen, Head of Asia-Pacific at Arla Foods Ingredients Arla Foods Ingredients is aiming to enhance its presence in the rapidly evolving performance nutrition market of Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands by partnering with Alchemy Agencies, a leading distributor of food an...

Zespri signs MoU to double fruit exports to China

The four companies represent around 80 per cent of Zespri’s business in China Zespri has signed Memoranda of Understanding with four of its long-term distribution and retail partners in China to double the value of fruit exports to China over the next decade. The agreements with Joy Wing Ma...

Nestlé enters research collaborations to explore innovative aquaculture

One approach involves farming different aquatic species from various levels of the food chain together Transforming the world's food and agriculture systems is essential to feed the growing global population within planetary boundaries. To support this transition, Nestlé is engaged in research ...

AI-Driven underwater tech set to boost NZ mussel industry by $80Mn

The research aligns with the New Zealand Government’s Aquaculture Strategy, which aims to build a $3 billion industry by 2035, including a $1 billion goal for the Greenshell mussel sector World-leading research from the University of Canterbury (UC) | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha is set to revo...

Arla Foods Ingredients and Alchemy Agencies sign distribution agreement for ANZ

The ANZ region has the second highest per capita global spend on sports nutrition products, including bars, drinks and powder shakes, and Australia is the world’s third largest sports nutrition market Arla Foods Ingredients and Alchemy Agencies have announced a new distribution partnership to ...

Australia and New Zealand launch SmartFacts to revolutionise on-shelf product transparency

SmartFacts enables consumers to simply scan a GS1-powered QR code on product packaging using their smartphones to instantly access a suite of trusted product data In a major step toward digital transformation in the food and grocery industry, the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC), the N...

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