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…

March 19, 2025 | Company News

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…

March 12, 2025 | Beverages

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…