The campaign also features a new brand ambassador Morinaga Asia Pacific is launching an expanded marketing campaign to support retail sales of Hi-Chew fruit chews in Australia and New Zealand. In recent months, Hi-Chew has been running a test campaign focused on social media, including Facebook and Instagram. Featuring the new slogan “Fortune Flavours[Read More…]
New Zealand
NZ Coastal Seafoods to list on ASX
Coastal Seafoods has grown revenues and EBITDA since its founding. Coastal Seafoods, a New Zealand-based processor, distributor and exporter of premium seafood products, is seeking to list on the Australian Securities Exchange by way of a reverse takeover of xTV Networks Limited. In connection with this transaction, on 24 May 2019 the Company lodged a Prospectus with[Read More…]
Nestlé acquires new technology to help fight iron deficiency
The unique technology, FERRI PRO was developed to address iron deficiency, without adversely affecting the taste of food and beverages. Global food company Nestlé has acquired a novel technology developed by New Zealand scientists that will enable it to address iron deficiency. The unique technology, FERRI PRO was developed to[Read More…]
Food Standards Australia New Zealand releases nutrient database
The Australian Food Composition Database contains comprehensive nutrition information on more than 1,500 foods available in Australia. Looking up how much fibre is in dates, the protein content of quinoa or the amount of caffeine in chocolate is now easier with the release of Food Standards Australia New Zealand’s (FSANZ)[Read More…]
NZ to focus on goat milk industry growth
The initiative aims to grow research and farming capability and boost export revenue across the country’s goat’s milk industry. New Zealand has launched a $19.7 million programme with Dairy Goat Co-operative to grow the goat’s milk infant formula industry in the country. Caprine Innovations NZ or Caprinz is a five-year[Read More…]
FSANZ launches revamped Food Allergen Portal
It is providing best practice resources on managing allergens in food. A new refreshed Food Allergen Portal has been launched as a result of collaboration between industry, consumer and government stakeholders. It is providing best practice resources on managing allergens in food. Mr. Mark Booth, Food Standards Australia New Zealand[Read More…]
Nestlé awards postgraduate scholarship to Massey University dietetics student
Finalists were asked to share how they have grown since starting the Dietetic programme and how this has enabled them to bring the Nestlé purpose “enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future for all New Zealanders” to life in their community over the past year. Second-year dietetics[Read More…]
Nestlé proposes exit from sugar confectionery in New Zealand
Conditionally agrees to sell local kiwi confectionery brands to Quadrant Private Equity, owners of RJ’s and Darrell Lea confectionery brands; plan to retain New Zealand manufacturing of iconic kiwi brands Following a review of Nestlé’s confectionery business in Australia and New Zealand, Nestlé is looking to focus on its major[Read More…]
NZ Food Researchers Describe How New Plant Breeding Technologies Could Enhance Fruits & Veggies
The researchers receive support from the New Zealand Government, Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment Endeavour Funds, ’Turbo Breeding’ and ’Filling the Void.’ Forget vegetables with dull colors and fuzzy skin or fruits that lack of flavor — the produce aisle of the future could offer plant products that are[Read More…]
PEF technology to lift food processing in NZ
The electric field being pulsed through un-cut potatoes during processing alters their microstructure. Researchers at the University of Otago in New Zealand are demonstrating the potential of a new technology which could see New Zealand production of a popular food – the French fry – become healthier, and less costly[Read More…]
