With the support of Zespri and in partnership with a nationwide network of packhouses, NZFN is leading the charge to increase access to nutritious kai and reduce food waste in the agriculture sector
New Zealand Food Network (NZFN), the country's largest food support charity and national food res...
In April 2025, New Zealand exported $7.8 billion worth of goods while importing $6.4 billion
New Zealand recorded a rare and significant monthly goods trade surplus of $1.4 billion in April 2025 — only the fourth time in the country’s history that the monthly surplus has exceeded $1 billion,...
Alliance announced the closure of the Smithfield plant in October 2024, following a consultation period with staff
Alliance Group has confirmed the sale of its former Smithfield meat processing plant site in Timaru, South Canterbury, New Zealand.
The 32-hectare site has been purchased for dev...
The food and fibre sector is expected to contribute $56.9 billion to our economy this year alone
Agriculture Minister Todd McClay has announced that the New Zealand Government will allocate $4.95 billion over the next four years to maintain core funding for the Ministry for Primary Industries (M...
This new frothy coffee brings together two iconic brands, blending the signature coffee and velvety froth of Nescafé with the irresistible rich chocolate and wafer flavour of KitKat
In a move that’s sure to delight coffee and chocolate lovers across New Zealand, Nescafé and ...
Dr Edwin Massey, the General Manager of Sustainability at New Zealand Winegrowers
As sustainability increasingly becomes a crucial aspect of global agriculture, the New Zealand wine industry is positioning itself as a leader in environmental stewardship and climate resilience. Dr Edwin Massey, t...
Sulpack is a PFAS-free parchment paper specifically developed for fresh and greasy applications and offers a natural grease barrier for packaging
Ahlstrom, a global leader in fibre-based speciality materials, has received Home compostability certification from the Australasian Bioplastics Associ...
The site currently packs up to 4000 metric tonnes of powders per year, less than one per cent of the Co-op’s total product volume
Fonterra has announced that it plans to close its canning and packaging facility in Hamilton at the end of July.
The closure of the Canpac site, which blends and...
The 2025 New Zealand Winegrowers Sustainability Report takes the pulse of the industry’s progress with sustainability
The New Zealand wine industry remains committed to a sustainable future, a vision that industry leaders have been championing for over 30 years. Despite current turbulent globa...
Doubling site capacity to support FMCG, retail, and QSR business growth
Americold, a global leader in temperature-controlled storage, logistics and value-added services, today announced the groundbreaking of its $34 million Halwyn facility expansion in Christchurch. This expansion...
Firebird Energy is an innovative protein-powered energy drink that helps professionals stay focused and productive throughout the day
The infamous midday slump is a common challenge faced by employees across various fields and industries. Whether it’s a mental slowdown for desk workers or a fa...
Richard will be well known to many in the dairy community, having previously been CEO of both Westland Milk Products and the Taupo-based dairy company Miraka
Synlait Milk Limited (Synlait) has appointed Richard Wyeth as its new CEO.
Synlait Chair George Adams commented: “Richard is a season...
In February, large equipment for powder milling will arrive, followed by efforts to make the building’s exterior watertight in April
New Zealand’s Fonterra announced in August 2024 that it will invest $75 million to develop its Studholme site in the South Island into a hub for high-value adv...
This update, created based on stakeholder feedback aims to enhance accessibility to the Code
A newly compiled version of the Food Standards Code has been released, bringing together all 80 Standards and 29 Schedules into a single, searchable PDF.
This update, created based on stakeholder feed...
In November and December 2021, the company recalled thousands of packs of sugar products because of potential low-level lead contamination
New Zealand Sugar Company, trading as Chelsea Sugar, has been fined $149,500 for manufacturing, distributing and selling sugar products contaminated with lea...
Fonterra aims to build enduring, cost-efficient assets while enhancing energy security across its manufacturing operations and ensuring a sustainable energy supply
Fonterra is taking another significant step toward its climate goals and operational resilience with $150 million in investment...
There will be more than 1,000 wines from 200 brands spanning 54 regions in Australia and New Zealand
Wine Australia and New Zealand Winegrowers are inviting UK and Ireland-based trade representatives to register for upcoming trade tastings in Dublin on 27 January, London on 30 January and Edinb...
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 Cant...
