This contract granted Synlait exclusivity in supplying infant milk formula products in China, Australia, and New Zealand Synlait Milk Limited (Synlait) and The a2 Milk Company have reached a conditional agreement to settle all disputes, including those related to exclusivity, pricing, and other issues that were subject to arbitration. Grant[Read More…]
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Sprout Agritech appoints Dr Sandhya Sriram as CEO
Dr Sriram comes with an impressive background in the global early-stage tech industry Sprout Agritech has appointed Dr Sandhya Sriram as CEO. Dr Sandhya Sriram is the former Group CEO and Co-founder of Shiok Meats Pte. Ltd., Singapore, the first cultivated seafood & meat company in Southeast Asia and the[Read More…]
DKSH extends distribution agreement with Cosucra in Australia and New Zealand
Following a successful partnership in several countries in Europe and Asia, including Germany, Switzerland, and the Philippines, Cosucra has once again entrusted DKSH to grow its natural and healthy food ingredients business in Australia and New Zealand DKSH’s Business Unit Performance Materials, a leading distributor of speciality chemicals and ingredients,[Read More…]
Masthead Limited launches Florenz to export New Zealand brands
Market expansion led by the acquisition of Wedderspoon Organic Group, makers of the leading manuka honey brand Masthead Limited, the Christchurch-based investment firm, announced its acquisition of the Wedderspoon Organic Group, a leading Manuka honey brand and plans to consolidate its consumer brand portfolio into a new holding company called Florenz. Mike[Read More…]
New Zealand recalls Morinaga baby biscuits due to possible animal droppings
The affected products, which have also been recalled in Japan, Singapore, and Hong Kong New Zealand Food Safety is assisting Tokyo Food Company Ltd and Wholesale Club in their recall of imported Morinaga brand Manna Bolo baby biscuits due to the potential presence of animal droppings in the products. Vincent[Read More…]
Multiple factors highlighted in milky fish research
Research conducted by the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) gathered data from both commercial and recreational fishers about affected snapper and their locations Fisheries New Zealand has released a detailed scientific report indicating that Milky White Flesh Syndrome found in snapper fish is likely caused by a[Read More…]
Zespri explores impact of fruit and vegetable consumption on children’s wellbeing
The feasibility study explored strategies to increase exposure to unfamiliar FVs to promote acceptance in children Zespri, the world’s leading kiwifruit marketer, is investing in building knowledge and healthy eating habits among children through its latest feasibility study, The Feel Good Study, exploring the relationship between fruits and vegetables (FV)[Read More…]
Winemaker fined $15,000 for smuggling vines into New Zealand
The variety was not present in New Zealand, and he wanted to cultivate it at his vineyard A Blenheim-based winemaker who smuggled Australian vines into New Zealand and planted them has been placed on 5 months of community detention and fined $15,000. James Garry Millton was sentenced on 2 charges[Read More…]
New Zealand recalls Pams plant-based creamy pasta bake
The products have been removed from store shelves and have not been exported New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Foodstuffs Own Brand in its recall of Pams plant-based creamy pasta bake due to potential contamination with foreign matter (metal). All batches and dates of this product are affected by the[Read More…]
New Zealand initiates 14 recalls affecting 65 products
New Zealand Food Safety shares 2023 recall data New Zealand Food Safety has recently released its annual report on consumer-level food recalls for the year 2023. The report identifies the presence of Salmonella in imported sesame seed-based products as the most significant food safety event of the year, causing 14[Read More…]
