April 2, 2026 | Australia

Australia and New Zealand Approve Soy Protein Heart Health Claim

Isolated soy protein, derived from soybeans, contains 90 per cent protein and is a high-quality protein, providing all nine essential amino acids in the amounts needed by children and adults…

April 1, 2026 | Company News

Fonterra Completes Sale of Mainland Group to Lactalis

Fonterra will return $3.2 billion of divestment proceeds to farmer shareholders and unit holders via a $2.00 per share capital return Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has completed the sale of…

April 1, 2026 | Appointment

New Zealand Winegrowers Appoints Anishka Jelicich as CEO

The appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer brings an opportunity for a fresh perspective, renewed focus, and a clear, united vision for the industry New Zealand Winegrowers (NZW) announced…

March 23, 2026 | Company News

Zespri Expands RubyRed Kiwifruit to 16 Markets, Volumes Surge to 5Mn Trays

The company is introducing RubyRed kiwifruit to new markets, including Australia, Vietnam, and Canada New Zealand’s Zespri is significantly scaling up the availability of its premium RubyRed kiwifruit this season,…

February 23, 2026 | Australia

Woolworths Group Achieves 100% Renewable Electricity across Australia and New Zealand

This milestone is projected to deliver a reduction of over 74 per cent in operational emissions, moving Woolworths closer towards its target of an 80 per cent reduction by 2030…

February 16, 2026 | Australia

Vinarchy appoints Nicole Battistessa as MD Australia and New Zealand

Battistessa brings more than 25 years of experience in leading global FMCG companies, including Nestlé, Unilever and Kimberly-Clark Vinarchy has announced the appointment of Nicole Battistessa as Managing Director, Australia…

February 5, 2026 | Australia

FSANZ Releases Guidance and Online Calculator Ahead of Alcohol Energy Labelling Rules

The changes aim to provide consumers with clear, consistent information and support broader public health initiatives by improving transparency around alcohol consumption Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has released…

January 29, 2026 | Beverages

Bacardi and CCEP join forces to elevate premium spirits in New Zealand

Iconic spirits, such as BACARDÍ rum, BOMBAY SAPPHIRE gin, GREY GOOSE vodka, PATRÓN tequila and 42BELOW vodka, will now be more accessible to Kiwi consumers Bacardi, the largest privately held…

January 23, 2026 | Beverages

Fonterra plans to expand successful organic business into South Island

This is in addition to continuing to recruit more organic farmers in the North Island, where more than 100 farms are currently part of the Fonterra Organic Programme Fonterra’s organic…

November 21, 2025 | Australia

Skrewball launches 200ml Hipflask in Australia and New Zealand

The new format delivers Skrewball’s signature taste in a portable, shareable shape – a first of its kind globally for the brand Skrewball Whiskey, the original peanut butter whiskey-flavoured liqueur,…