SFA recalls yoghurt snack from New Zealand over undeclared milk allergen

All batches of the 10g size Kiwigarden Coconut Vanilla Dairy Free Yoghurt Drops are involved in the recall An importer has been instructed by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) to recall a yoghurt snack because it contains an undeclared milk allergen. The product, known as Coconut Vanilla Dairy Fre...

FSANZ calls for comment on food made from new GM corn

If approved, food made from this type of GM corn could be imported into Australia and New Zealand in the form of starch, grits, meal, flour, oil and sweetener Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to permit the sale and use of food made from a new...

New Zealand Food Safety recalls mince pies due to metal concerns

This recall affects 2 batches of mince pies sold at Woolworths, Countdown, SuperValue and FreshChoice stores nationwide New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Woolworths in its recall of its Summer Berry Mince Pies due to the possible presence of fine metal. "The concern with this product is t...

New Zealand Food Safety issues shellfish biotoxin alert

Affected shellfish include bivalve shellfish such as mussels, oysters, tuatua, pipi, toheroa, cockles and scallops, as well as pūpū (cat's eyes), Cook's turban, and kina (sea urchin) New Zealand Food Safety is advising the public not to collect or consume shellfish gathered from the Northland ...

FSANZ requests feedback on allowing use of cultured quail as novel food

The application is from Vow Group Pty Ltd which is seeking approval to allow the use of cultured quail cells originating from quail as an ingredient in food products Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has announced the initiation of the first public consultation round on an application...

New Zealand's Silver Fern Farms appoints Dan Boulton as new Chief Executive

Dan Boulton commences the role in February New Zealand's Silver Fern Farms has appointed Dan Boulton as its new Chief Executive. Boulton has been the company's Chief Supply Chain Officer for six years and brings a strong primary industry set of experiences in operations, procu...

Zespri unveils ZAG, innovation funding initiative for sustainable future

The $2 million annual fund will propel initiatives to help shape a thriving world through the goodness of kiwifruit Zespri, the world's largest kiwifruit marketer with over $2.5 billion in revenue announced the establishment of an innovation funding initiative, known as&nbs...

Collinson partners with Delaware North to access and offers network of F&B outlets at airports

The exclusive partnership enables Priority Pass Members to access 13 food and beverage (F&B) outlets across Australia and New Zealand airports Collinson, announces an exclusive partnership with Delaware North to offer access to 13 food and beverage (F&B) outlets across Australia...

ofi opens new dairy facility in New Zealand          

The facility will produce dairy ingredients like whole milk powder to meet growing demand, targeting key customer applications in dessert, bakery, beverage, and confectionery categories ofi (olam food ingredients), the official launched the first phase of its new, state-of-the-art dairy pr...

FSANZ call for comment on D-allulose as a novel food 

D-allulose can be added to foods as a low-energy substitute for sugar Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to permit D-allulose as a novel food. Dr Sandra Cuthbert, FSANZ CEO said if permitted, D-allulose can be added to foods as a low-energy s...

Myrkl - new liver function and detox support supplement reaches New Zealand 

This innovative supplement contains patented AB001™ which activates in the gut and contributes to reducing the amount of alcohol absorbed in the digestive tract before it reaches the liver Myrkl (pronounced myr-a-kle) is the new liver function and detox support supplement that i...

New Zealand’s Fonterra and Nestlé complete sale of DPA Brazil

Fonterra and Nestlé sold the JV for BRL 700 million, which is approximately NZD 240 million at current exchange rates New Zealand-based Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd confirmed that the sale of Fonterra and Nestlé’s Dairy Partners Americas (DPA) Brazil joint venture (JV) to French dairy com...

New Zealand confirms improved quota system to support dairy exports

This improved system will help to boost New Zealand’s $26 billion dairy export industry Following a review of the dairy quota allocation system, the New Zealand Government will progress changes to the system in order to maximise opportunities for our dairy exporters, Damien O’Connor, Agricul...

FSANZ call for comment on human-identical milk oligosaccharide in infant formula products 

FSANZ's safety assessment concluded there were no public health and safety concerns associated with the application Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to permit a new genetically modified source organism for the production of a human-identical m...

New Zealand fines $28,000 to food importer over failure of proper labelling

Tokyo Food Company Limited was fined $21,000 and Japan Mart 2014 Company Limited was fined $7,000 The Auckland importers of food products who failed to translate food allergen declarations into English have been fined a total of $28,000. In the Auckland District Court, Tokyo Food Company Limi...

Arnott's opens new factory in New Zealand

The 4000sqm bakery will serve as an innovation hub for Arnott’s sweet and savoury biscuits across the ANZ region A new Arnott’s Group manufacturing facility has been officially opened by Arnott’s in Avondale, Auckland. At the opening ceremony, Arnott’s NZ Country Director, Mike Cullerne ...

New Zealand to conduct national food waste audit

Food Waste Innovation Otago’s project will enable losses to be understood and reduced in the future In response to the Environment’s Select Committee investigation into food waste in 2020, the Government has called on University of Otago researchers to help determine how much food isn’t ma...

Yili invests $42.58 M into new lactoferrin plant in New Zealand

Lactoferrin is a crucial and scarce resource for the dairy industry Yili's subsidiary Westland Milk Products recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of its NZD 70 million ($42.58 million) lactoferrin plant at Hokitika, New Zealand. The ceremony was attended by New Zealan...

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