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 ...

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...

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 cha...

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 affect...

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 t...

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 pur...

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 d...

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...

CELSIUS to expand to Australia and New Zealand

CELSIUS and Suntory Oceania enter into a definitive manufacturing, sales and distribution agreement Celsius Holdings, Inc., maker of energy drink brand CELSIUS announced plans to expand into new international markets, growing the company's global sales and distribution footprint to include ...

New Zealand’s Pacific Harvest obtains B Corp certification

It reflects Pacific Harvest's strong commitment to ethical and sustainable practices, while also contributing to the growth of a thriving seaweed industry in New Zealand Pacific Harvest, a New Zealand-based company that produces minimally processed and ethically harvested seaweed products, has r...

Inghams Group to acquire Bostock Brothers for NZ$35Mn

The deal includes the purchase of 100 per cent of Bostock Brothers Limited shares, the Bostock brand for poultry products, three farming properties, and a primary processing plant, with completion anticipated by September 2024 In a strategic move to bolster its market position, Inghams Group Lim...

Fonterra ingredients brand launches game-changing tool

Customers will also be able to request carbon footprint certificates for specific New Zealand NZMP products In an industry first, Fonterra’s ingredients and solutions brand, NZMP, has launched a tool to help customers access the emissions profile of individual New Zealand NZMP products. T...

Fonterra plans to merge New Zealand and Australian brands

The integration will take effect on May 1, 2024. René Dedoncker, Fonterra Australia's managing director, will lead the new Fonterra Oceania team Fonterra, the dairy cooperative, plans to merge its New Zealand and Australian brands into a single entity called Fonterra Oceania. CEO Miles Hurrell ...

Southern hemisphere apple production to grow by 1%, pear to drop by 2%

The World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) has released the Southern Hemisphere apple and pear forecast The World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) has released the Southern Hemisphere apple and pear crop forecast for the upcoming season. According to the forecast, which consolidates the data f...

PepsiCo promotes Kyle Faulconer as CEO IndoChina Foods

To support Faulconer's promotion, PepsiCo has also made two new General Manager appointments PepsiCo has recently announced that Kyle Faulconer, the current CEO of Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), will now be responsible for IndoChina Foods as well. Faulconer, who moved from the US business to j...

Trek One Capital completes acquisition of Alter Eco Foods

Alter Eco is a leading manufacturer of premium organic dark chocolate bars, truffles, granola and quinoa and markets its products in the U.S., Canada, Australia and New Zealand Trek One Capital announces the acquisition of Alter Eco Foods. Alter Eco is a leading manufacturer of premium organ...

New Zealand removes shellfish biotoxin alert

The public health warning remains in place for lobster New Zealand Food Safety has lifted the public health warning advising against collecting shellfish on the east coast of the North Island, from Cape Runaway to Wairoa River mouth. However, the public health warning remains in place for lobste...

dsm firmenich announces approval of HMO ingredients for infant nutrition in Australia and New Zealand

dsm-firmenich is the first HMO manufacturer to apply and obtain approval for the four HMOs in this region dsm-firmenich, a leading innovator in health, nutrition and beauty, announced that it has gained approval for an additional four human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) ingredients for us...

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