This new frothy coffee brings together two iconic brands, blending the signature coffee and velvety froth of Nescafé with the irresistible rich chocolate and wafer flavour of KitKat In a move that’s sure to delight coffee and chocolate lovers across New Zealand, Nescafé and KitKat have teamed up to launch a NEW frothy coffee – Nescafé Mocha inspired by KitKat.[Read More…]
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From Vine to Vision: New Zealand Wine’s roadmap to net zero by 2050
Dr Edwin Massey, the General Manager of Sustainability at New Zealand Winegrowers As sustainability increasingly becomes a crucial aspect of global agriculture, the New Zealand wine industry is positioning itself as a leader in environmental stewardship and climate resilience. Dr Edwin Massey, the General Manager of Sustainability at New Zealand[Read More…]
Ahlstrom receives home compostable certification in Australia and New Zealand
Sulpack is a PFAS-free parchment paper specifically developed for fresh and greasy applications and offers a natural grease barrier for packaging Ahlstrom, a global leader in fibre-based speciality materials, has received Home compostability certification from the Australasian Bioplastics Association (ABA) for its Sulpack product range. Sulpack is a PFAS-free parchment[Read More…]
Fonterra to close canning and packaging facility in Hamilton
The site currently packs up to 4000 metric tonnes of powders per year, less than one per cent of the Co-op’s total product volume Fonterra has announced that it plans to close its canning and packaging facility in Hamilton at the end of July. The closure of the Canpac site,[Read More…]
New Zealand wine industry’s report shows commitment to sustainability
The 2025 New Zealand Winegrowers Sustainability Report takes the pulse of the industry’s progress with sustainability The New Zealand wine industry remains committed to a sustainable future, a vision that industry leaders have been championing for over 30 years. Despite current turbulent global trade winds, the reputation of the New[Read More…]
Americold Breaks Ground in New Zealand
Doubling site capacity to support FMCG, retail, and QSR business growth Americold, a global leader in temperature-controlled storage, logistics and value-added services, today announced the groundbreaking of its $34 million Halwyn facility expansion in Christchurch. This expansion will more than double the site’s capacity, enhancing Americold’s ability to meet growing demand across the[Read More…]
New Zealand energy brand overcoming midday slump with protein
Firebird Energy is an innovative protein-powered energy drink that helps professionals stay focused and productive throughout the day The infamous midday slump is a common challenge faced by employees across various fields and industries. Whether it’s a mental slowdown for desk workers or a fatigue decline for those in physically[Read More…]
New Zealand’s Synlait Milk appoints Richard Wyeth as CEO
Richard will be well known to many in the dairy community, having previously been CEO of both Westland Milk Products and the Taupo-based dairy company Miraka Synlait Milk Limited (Synlait) has appointed Richard Wyeth as its new CEO. Synlait Chair George Adams commented: “Richard is a seasoned, tested, and highly[Read More…]
New Zealand’s Fonterra’s Studholme site on track to produce advanced proteins
In February, large equipment for powder milling will arrive, followed by efforts to make the building’s exterior watertight in April New Zealand’s Fonterra announced in August 2024 that it will invest $75 million to develop its Studholme site in the South Island into a hub for high-value advanced proteins. Construction[Read More…]
FSANZ releases updated food standards code for improved accessibility
This update, created based on stakeholder feedback aims to enhance accessibility to the Code A newly compiled version of the Food Standards Code has been released, bringing together all 80 Standards and 29 Schedules into a single, searchable PDF. This update, created based on stakeholder feedback aims to enhance accessibility[Read More…]
