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 purchasing them. Despite feeling the pinch, health and well-being still take centre[Read More…]
New Zealand
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 distinct genetic makeup and underpinning potential health benefits[Read More…]
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 52 awards,[Read More…]
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 Australia and New Zealand. “We’re pleased to introduce our refreshing, great tasting[Read More…]
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 recently obtained B Corp certification. This certification is awarded[Read More…]
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 Limited (ASX: ING) has announced[Read More…]
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. The NZMP Carbon Footprint gives customers the ability to access the[Read More…]
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 stated in a letter to[Read More…]
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 from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile,[Read More…]
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 join PepsiCo ANZ as[Read More…]
