May 27, 2025 | Australia

Australia and New Zealand launch SmartFacts to revolutionise on-shelf product transparency

SmartFacts enables consumers to simply scan a GS1-powered QR code on product packaging using their smartphones to instantly access a suite of trusted product data In a major step toward…

May 27, 2025 | Food Security

New Zealand Food Network teams up with kiwifruit industry to rescue kiwifruit

With the support of Zespri and in partnership with a nationwide network of packhouses, NZFN is leading the charge to increase access to nutritious kai and reduce food waste in…

May 27, 2025 | Export & Import

Dairy, Kiwifruit, and Apples lead NZ’s April 2025 trade surplus surge

In April 2025, New Zealand exported $7.8 billion worth of goods while importing $6.4 billion New Zealand recorded a rare and significant monthly goods trade surplus of $1.4 billion in…

May 26, 2025 | Company News

New Zealand’s Alliance Group sells former plant site in South Canterbury

Alliance announced the closure of the Smithfield plant in October 2024, following a consultation period with staff Alliance Group has confirmed the sale of its former Smithfield meat processing plant…

May 23, 2025 | Finance

NZ Government commits $4.95 Bn to boost food and fibre sector

The food and fibre sector is expected to contribute $56.9 billion to our economy this year alone Agriculture Minister Todd McClay has announced that the New Zealand Government will allocate…

May 12, 2025 | Beverages

Nescafé launches Mocha inspired by KitKat in New Zealand

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…

May 12, 2025 | Beverages

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…

May 6, 2025 | Australia

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…

April 30, 2025 | Company News

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…

April 22, 2025 | Beverages

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…