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 Mana...

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 inf...

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 appoi...

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...

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...

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...

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 wor...

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-o...

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 capabilit...

Fonterra to invest $150Mn in New Zealand

Fonterra has announced significant strategic investments to expand and upgrade its operations Fonterra has announced a further investment in its operations with around $150 million earmarked for a new cool store at its Whareroa site in Taranaki, New Zealand.  This announcement follows re...

Fonterra to invest $150 Mn in New Zealand

Fonterra has a thriving food service business in Asia where demand is growing by integrating dairy into traditional foods such as laksa and milk tea Fonterra is set to invest $150 million to build a new UHT cream plant at its Edendale site in Southland to meet growing demand through its food ser...

Fonterra to expand Studholme site to grow protein ingredients offering

The investment of around $75 million is part of the Co-op's strategy to grow value through its world-leading Ingredients business Fonterra is set to expand its Studholme site on the South Island, New Zealand to create a hub for high-value proteins. Fonterra’s proteins have enhanced function...

New Zealand takes action in response to Australia's tomato virus find

All imported tomatoes from Australia currently come from Queensland and not South Australia Biosecurity New Zealand has placed import restrictions on tomato seed imports from Australia, after the detection of tomato brown rugose fruit virus at 2 South Australian growing properties. "We’ve s...

Synlait and a2 Milk resolve dispute over infant formula

This contract granted Synlait exclusivity in supplying infant milk formula products in China, Australia, and New Zealand Synlait Milk Limited (Synlait) and The a2 Milk Company have reached a conditional agreement to settle all disputes, including those related to exclusivity, pricing, and other ...

Sprout Agritech appoints Dr Sandhya Sriram as CEO

Dr Sriram comes with an impressive background in the global early-stage tech industry Sprout Agritech has appointed Dr Sandhya Sriram as CEO. Dr Sandhya Sriram is the former Group CEO and Co-founder of Shiok Meats Pte. Ltd., Singapore, the first cultivated seafood & meat company in Southeast...

DKSH extends distribution agreement with Cosucra in Australia and New Zealand

Following a successful partnership in several countries in Europe and Asia, including Germany, Switzerland, and the Philippines, Cosucra has once again entrusted DKSH to grow its natural and healthy food ingredients business in Australia and New Zealand DKSH’s Business Unit Performance Materia...

Masthead Limited launches Florenz to export New Zealand brands

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...

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 prod...

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