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…

March 5, 2025 | Company News

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)…

February 21, 2025 | Company News

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…

February 10, 2025 | Australia

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…

February 7, 2025 | Ingredients

Food Safety fines New Zealand Sugar Company for importing and selling sugar products contaminated with lead

In November and December 2021, the company recalled thousands of packs of sugar products because of potential low-level lead contamination New Zealand Sugar Company, trading as Chelsea Sugar, has been…

January 30, 2025 | Company News

Fonterra announces electrification plans to future-proof operations 

Fonterra aims to build enduring, cost-efficient assets while enhancing energy security across its manufacturing operations and ensuring a sustainable energy supply Fonterra is taking another significant step toward its climate…

January 22, 2025 | Australia

UK and Ireland trade tasting collaboration offers wine trade access from Australia and New Zealand

There will be more than 1,000 wines from 200 brands spanning 54 regions in Australia and New Zealand Wine Australia and New Zealand Winegrowers are inviting UK and Ireland-based trade…

December 13, 2024 | Company News

Fonterra announces largest decarbonisation project in New Zealand

This $64 million investment will reduce Fonterra’s overall emissions by nine per cent, resulting in a total decrease of 155,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent each year New Zealand’s dairy co-operative…

December 2, 2024 | Australia

IFPA ANZ appoints Belinda Wilson as Managing Director

Wilson has a diverse background with extensive experience across various industries, including the legal profession, membership associations, Australia’s seafood sector The International Fresh Produce Association Australia and New Zealand (IFPA…

December 2, 2024 | Food

Strict biosecurity measures in place on chicken farm in New Zealand

There had been no reports of other ill or dead birds on other poultry farms, and there were no human health or food safety concerns Biosecurity New Zealand has placed…